MANSFIELD, Ohio –The Mansfield Division of Police received praise Monday evening before a team of assessors from the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). One speaker, however, a news correspondent, did express concern particularly regarding police officer identification as officers to the public. Two assessment team members, team leader Cheri Akselsen of […]
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Taking steps to Unity in the Community
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Mend Mansfield Coalition may achieve more than reduce violence in the city. It is already bringing people together. It also has the potential to impact the entire county, a point made at Tuesday’s meeting when Shelby Mayor Steve Schag and interim Shelby Police Chief Lance Combs said they plan to participate in the […]
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“We are here. We care.” to be the rally cry for Unity in the Community
MANSFIELD, Ohio—There was a distinct spirit to the Mend Mansfield Coalition gathering Tuesday. The spirit of cooperation was certainly present, but so was a passion to make an enduring difference in Mansfield and to give hope to the community’s youth and other residents. That change will start with the Unity in the Community Rally on […]
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Group unanimously agrees: Let’s Mend Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio—The new Mend Mansfield Coalition was formed in response to events that occurred March 29 and 30, incidents that sent four individuals to the hospital for gunshot wounds. “Cooperation” was heard in the rallying cry to end gun violence when the first meeting was held on March 31. Rev. Derek Williams said the meeting […]
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Community bands together to end violence in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Shooting incidents in Mansfield earlier this week led some community leaders and members to determine to take a stand against crime. The incidents left four wounded, and Mansfield Police Chief Ken Coontz stated that there were many shots fired and it was fortunate there weren’t more victims. Deterring community violence is the goal of […]
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NCSC Foundation announces headliners for Rock-n-Ribs 2015
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The 30th annual Rock-n-Ribs North Central State College fundraiser is coming to the campus July 9-11 with a fresh slate of headliners. This year’s feature performers will be Kip Winger Acoustic Show, The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson, and Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx. “Over the years the event has grown,” noted Mary […]
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City Garden Café, more than just a café in the heart of downtown
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The City Garden Café, located in the Mansfield Municipal Building, isn’t just a café; it’s also a training site. For customers, it’s a café where they can buy fresh soup, sandwiches, salads and desserts. For the staff, it’s a place to gain valuable experience, to be part of a team, and to meet the […]
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Plymouth homecoming queen competing for state title
PLYMOUTH, Ohio–Plymouth High School’s Homecoming Queen Jessica Henderson was selected as a finalist for Ohio’s 35th Annual Homecoming Queen Selection, which will be held at the Dayton Marriott on April 12. She won the school’s homecoming title in the fall and then applied for the competition. Henderson will participate in the preliminary judging and finalists […]
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Kuhn’s: Making bridal wear a north central Ohio business
MANSFIELD, Ohio—What bride-to-be is going to head out to Ohio’s farmland to shop for her wedding dress? Haven’t business developers always preached, “Location, location, location?” Well, it seems consumers will make their way to out-of-the-way places—for the right reason. At least that’s what Jan Kuhn of Kuhn’s Bridal & Formal Outlet at 703 Taylortown Road, […]
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Changing lives: Sharing stories of recovery from addiction
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Mental health services and drug addiction recovery services are interdependent and the two treatments are combined in Ohio. According to Joe Trolian, Executive Director of Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services, the results are very positive. Combined with increased healthcare coverages, the results are so positive that this week Richland Source will launch […]