MANSFIELD — A Richland County grand jury has apparently indicted Jordan Skoog, who was accused of murder in the March 20 shooting death of Austin Smiley. A preliminary hearing for Skoog in Mansfield Municipal Court scheduled for Thursday morning before Judge Jerry Ault did not go forward. “There’s no need for a hearing,” Richland County […]
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Mansfield man publishes autobiography about unique childhood
MANSFIELD — When he was 12 years old, Thomas Kirst set a goal to write a book about his unique life. Kirst, 38, was one of more than 20 siblings adopted from around the world by a couple who fled Nazi-Germany. In Sept. 2017, after 36 years of searching for family and acceptance, he met members […]
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Former Mansfield Sr. AD, union treasurer pleads guilty to theft, makes restitution
MANSFIELD — A former Mansfield Senior High School athletic director and Mansfield Schools Education Association treasurer on Wednesday pleaded guilty to grand theft and made restitution, according to defense attorney Robert Whitney. Jennifer Lepard, 44, pleaded guilty to the fourth-degree felony as part of a plea bargain. In exchange, Whitney said, the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office […]
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Friday marks final day for Mansfield Police chief Ken Coontz
MANSFIELD — Friday will be the final day on the job for Mansfield Police chief Kenneth A. Coontz. He will start his new position as director of Human Resources for the city of Mansfield on Monday, April 8. A new police chief will be selected by Mayor Tim Theaker. His two candidates are Captain Sheri […]
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Richland Source to launch Barcelona Source
BARCELONA, Spain — Within moments of touching down from my three-movie flight, I couldn’t help but remember the conversation I had with my editor and publisher two days before my departure. My editor, Larry Phillips, barked at me to follow him to the conference room. My mind raced thinking of what I had done for […]
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Crawford County Grand Jury indicts 37 individuals in February session
BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Prosecutor’s office released the names of 37 people who were indicted by a February Grand Jury. Bail was set at $1 million for William W. Butler, who is accused of first-degree felony rape, unlawful sexual misconduct with a minor; a third-degree felony, and gross sexual imposition; a fourth-degree felony. Bail […]
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Aiding and abetting murder tops February indictments
MANSFIELD — Prosecutors believe Amanda Cole showed signs of injury, resulting in the death of Brandon Ewers. Richland County Prosecutor Gary Bishop said Wednesday two of three men charged in the incident have been indicted by a grand jury for aiding and abetting murder and aiding and abetting involuntary manslaughter. “The 49-year-old female did exhibit […]
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K9 unit gets donation from Little Miss Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department’s K9 unit will be sleeping much more soundly after Valerie Duffey’s latest donation. When Valarie, 8, was making a donation mid-February, to Mansfield’s police department, she was told of another need. Her father, Steve Duffey said police chief Ken Coontz told them the K9 unit was in need of […]
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Unique partnership leads to special needs students, district’s success
MANSFIELD — Students with mental disabilities often have a tough time learning in the classroom, but an unlikely relationship between the Mansfield City School District and a local behavioral health agency has helped them find success. About three years ago, Miley Flannigan, 7, was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. “It’s been a challenge,” said Nikki Castodio, […]