MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County 911 Dispatch is now a division of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, officials announced Tuesday morning. According to County Commissioner Marilyn John, the move will save the county approximately $80,000 through the elimination of a county position. County 911 Coordinator Lisa Burdine was let go as part of the […]
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Annual clothing giveaway continues through Friday at Friendly House
MANSFIELD, Ohio – In what has become an annual tradition, Friendly House is hosting its week-long clothing giveaway through the end of this week at its location at 380 Mulberry St. Those in need of clothes can search through the selection of clothing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday. Brianna Sammataro, program coordinator […]
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OhioHealth MedCentral honored by American Cancer Society
MANSFIELD, Ohio – OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital was honored Tuesday morning by the American Cancer Society with a 2014 Corporate Excellence Award. According to Kristen Hurst, ACS Account Manager for Hospital Systems, the award recognizes workplaces that have gone above and beyond to support the ACS in its mission. “OhioHealth MedCentral is extremely involved in […]
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Suspect sought in armed robbery at cigarette store
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland County sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that took place Monday afternoon at Puffs Cigarette & Tobacco on North Trimble Road. Richland County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the store at 1:18 p.m. Monday. According to the employee working at the time of the robbery, a white male wearing a […]
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Local pro-life supporters rally to defund Planned Parenthood
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A crowd of nearly 100 pro-life supporters gathered Saturday morning for a prayer vigil in the parking lot next to Mansfield’s Planned Parenthood on Park Avenue West. Passers-by honked their support as many of those gathered held signs with pro-life messages along Park Avenue West. Event organizer Terry Leedy said the vigil […]
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Cleveland man injured in Chilton Avenue shooting
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A Cleveland man was injured in an early-morning shooting Tuesday on Chilton Avenue. Carltez Davis, 19, was shot at least once in the leg around midnight, according to a Mansfield police report. When officers arrived on the scene, the victim was laying in the driveway. Davis was treated at the scene by […]
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Maurice Clarett to help make Spaghetti Bowl special
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Madison Comprehensive and Mansfield Senior high school football teams are teaming up to make the most of their storied cross-town rivalry to help local charities, and a former Buckeye is pitching in, too. The second annual Richland County Children Services Spaghetti Bowl will feature former Ohio State All-American running back Maurice Clarett […]
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Summer draws to a close as students get ready to go back to school
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Although it may seem like summer just started, parents and students are getting ready to go back to school, with many area school districts starting classes next week. Many new faces will be filling the halls in area schools, from new teachers to new principals, including Jose Hernandez as the new principal […]
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Shelby High student takes in Cleveland GOP debate
SHELBY, Ohio – As the Top 10 Republican candidates fielded questions Thursday evening at the Quicken Loans Arena, a crowd of onlookers seated in the arena watched intently, including Shelby High School junior Jessica Stoner and several other Shelby residents. Stoner said there was an excitement in the air as the thousands in the arena […]
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Rotary donation to help officers better take care of victims
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield Police officers will be better equipped to help injured people thanks to the efforts of the Mansfield Rotary Club and the wives and girlfriends of local officers. Rotarian Amber Vuillemot, girlfriend of Mansfield Police Chief Ken Coontz, said that Christa Brubaker, whose husband Chad is a sergeant, was the one who […]