MANSFIELD — Two juveniles and an adult were allegedly involved in a same-day string of robberies, according to the Richland County Prosecutor’s office. Robert Porter, 19, and two juveniles spent Nov. 27, 2018 committing robberies of five victims at gunpoint, injuring a 12-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, according to the Richland County prosecutor’s office. […]
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Porch: “I never expected to be sworn in as chief of police”
MANSFIELD — Keith Porch dreamed of being a police officer since he was a child. Now he is a police chief. The 44-year-old Porch was sworn-in as Mansfield Police Chief by Mayor Tim Theaker on Wednesday at 10 a.m. ”It’s overwhelming, exciting to see the support of everyone who has come out to see me […]
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Mayor hires Keith Porch as Mansfield’s new police chief
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker announced Tuesday that Keith Porch will be the new Chief for the Mansfield Police Department. Porch, who worked as assistant chief for five years, takes over for Ken Coontz, who stepped down on Friday, April 5 Porch accepted interim chief duties the following day. He will be sworn-in as chief […]
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Atomadam, Magnavox’s to take stage at Newsroom After Hours April 12
MANSFIELD — The spring in Mansfield holds a special place in my heart; it’s when music venues wake from their winter nap and live music can be heard on any given weekend. On April 12, Richland Source Newsroom After Hours presented by Mechanics Bank will host its first show of the fourth season. This one […]
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Living Library offers opportunity to meet new groups of people
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library believes there are multiple ways to learn. On April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the local library will hold it’s first Living Library in the community room of the Main Library. A Living Library is an event that aims to create dialogue and understanding between people. […]
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Mansfield police seek suspect after Sunday morning shooting
MANSFIELD — A 21-year-old man is in critical condition OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital Sunday afternoon following an early-morning shooting, according to a Mansfield Police press release. Suspect remains at large after a 21-year-old man was taken to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital early Sunday morning suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, according to Mansfield interim Police Chief Keith […]
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Richland County Prosecutor releases March indictments
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Prosecutor’s office released the names of 59 individuals who were indicted by a March grand jury. Look for more on this listing in next week’s Richland Source. Below are the indictments: 1. Deborah A. Felming, 48, possession of cocaine. 2. Brian B. Branam, 34, aggravated possession of drugs. 3. Bryan […]
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Mansfield native Taj Torrence drops 2 EPs after moving to Atlanta
ATLANTA — Taj Torrence is one of those people who make you feel better after speaking to him. His charm and intelligence about his craft makes me feel like a smarter person when the conversation is over. When I saw the Mansfield Senior alumnus released his 13th record, ‘Will Rap 4 Food,’ I was thrilled […]