MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Comprehensive Schools Board of Education will meet Saturday at 8 a.m. to discuss future steps in acquiring a new acting superintendent. Jeff Meyers, president of the school board, said several options could be discussed in executive session to weigh personnel matters, including using an administrator within the district to fill […]
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Madison Local Schools bus strikes pedestrian Friday morning
MANSFIELD — A pedestrian was hospitalized Friday morning after being struck by a Madison Local Schools bus heading west on Park Avenue, according to Mansfield Police. “(The bus) made a left-hand turn going left, and apparently there was a pedestrian crossing,” Sgt. Nelson Kilgore said. “We’re trying to figure whether or not they had a […]
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Bucyrus police nab suspected Indiana car thieves
BUCYRUS — A couple who may have stolen a car in Indiana were nabbed by Bucyrus police Wednesday while apparently trying to get into another vehicle. Police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 700 block of Plymouth Street at 6:51 p.m. “An involved vehicle was a stolen vehicle from Allen County, Indiana,” […]
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Mansfield-area attractions are must-visits in Ohio.org’s new initiative
MANSFIELD — Ohio is within a six-hour drive for 60 percent of the United States citizens, according to TourismOhio. In turn, the Mansfield-area has some of the largest attractions in the state, Destination Mansfield noted during Wednesday’s annual meeting. Ohio’s $44 billion tourism industry provides the opportunity for consumers to plan their vacations here, while […]
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Murder, rape charges among indictments via Richland County Prosecutor’s Office
MANSFIELD — A Richland County Grand Jury indicted 78 individuals for charges presented by the Richland County Prosecutor’s office in its latest session. Indictments varied from murder, drug and alcohol-related charges to domestic violence and rape. 1. Jeremiah James Craft, 46, possession of cocaine. 2. John R. Garman, 44, possession of dangerous ordnance. 3. Joshua […]
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Mansfield Board of Education selects Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to aid superintendent search
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Board of Education has selected Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to help find a superintendent to replace Brian Garverick, whose resignation will be in affect at the end of the school year. The board spent Wednesday’s 6 p.m. special meeting listening to two search committees: MOESC and the Ohio School Boards Association. […]
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Are there any plans for a commercial comeback of the West Park Shopping Center?
MANSFIELD — Richland Source’s latest voting round from Open Source, our community-inspired story gathering method, has ended. And we have a winner. Jesse Robinson’s question was the winner after a total of 469 votes gathered between April 15 and April 22. Robinson asked, “Are there any plans for a commercial comeback of the West Park […]
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Mansfield mother charged in death of 14-day-old son
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield woman is charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and endangering children for the 2018 death of her newborn child, according to Mansfield police Sgt. Matt Loughman. Jaimie Haynes, 31, of 292 Abbyfeale Road, was indicted April 5 in the “positional asphyxia-related death” of her son, Massiah Taylor. He was 14 days […]
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Mansfield Police seek leads for Saturday night stabbing
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department is continuing its probe into a Saturday night stabbing. On April 20, police were called to the Gatewood Drive residence of Keith Cline at 11:15 p.m. on the report of an injured person. When police arrived, they found the victim had severe injuries, including numerous stab wounds. Captain Shari […]
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Authorities weigh charges for Crestview student in connection with bomb threat
OLIVESBURG — A 16-year-old student could be charged with inducing panic after a bomb threat was found early Tuesday morning at Crestview High School, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. According to Maj. Joe Masi of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office will determine if charges are warranted following a […]