MANSFIELD — Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge Brent Robinson sentenced Shawn Grate to life without parole Friday after he changed his “not guilty” plea to “guilty” for four charges related to the murders of two Mansfield women. Grate, who has now been convicted of killing four women, pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and gross […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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“Ideas of March” Day 1: ‘Mansfield Rising’ plan suggests redeveloping city’s municipal lot
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 1: Redevelop the municipal lot MANSFIELD — The first idea listed in the […]
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Mansfield-Richland County Public Library celebrates renovations
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield-Richland County Public Library celebrated its first floor renovations Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The library’s new first floor at the Main Branch, 43 W. Third St., includes a new entryway with bookshelves, desks and a seating area. Library director Chris May said he was pleased with the results, adding the setup will […]
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Improved communication can help Richland-area employers retain employees amid labor shortage
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 in a 2-part series within Richland Source’s “Rising from Rust” project looking at how the local employers are addressing a labor shortage. Part 1 was published on Wednesday. MANSFIELD — Mansfield Plumbing Products had a revelation several years ago amid a major expansion project. The Perrysville branch of the […]
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Employers struggle to fill open positions, labor shortage not going away
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 in a 2-part series within Richland Source’s “Rising from Rust” project looking at how Richland area employers are addressing a labor shortage. Part 2 can be read here. MANSFIELD — “We can’t find employees.” It’s a statement heard repeatedly across Richland County – in conference rooms of manufacturers; inside […]
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How employers can respond when struggling to fill open positions amid labor shortages
Employers struggle to fill open positions, labor shortage not going away MANSFIELD — “We can’t find employees.” It’s a statement heard repeatedly across Richland County – in conference rooms of manufacturers; inside the industrial park; at monthly Regional Manufacturing Coalition meetings and in conversations between employers and often anyone who’s willing to listen. There are […]
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Grate to change plea, sentencing scheduled for Friday
MANSFIELD — Alleged serial killer Shawn Grate has agreed to change his not guilty plea and will be sentenced 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge Brent Robinson’s office confirmed Monday afternoon. Grate has been accused of two murders in Richland County, one more in Marion County, and found guilty of two murders […]
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United Way reaches 94 percent of its campaign goal
MANSFIELD — The United Way of Richland County fell short of its goal Friday, raising only 93.6 percent of its $1.425 million target. The United Way raised $62,145 between Haring Realty’s Richlandopoly game at the Richland Mall and events at the Graham Auto Mall, bringing the organization’s campaign total to $1,333,692. “We’re feeling cautiously optimistic […]