MANSFIELD – A 55-year-old Mansfield man faces drug charges in relation to an investigation into recent overdoses in the area. Michael Bolden was charged with two counts of drug trafficking after being arrested at an address on Armstrong Avenue. The METRICH Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant […]
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Bye, bye buildings — and under budget, too
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker said the cost of three major demolition projects are well under the city’s estimation. He informed Mansfield City Council earlier this week that demolition will cost $64,000 for the dilapidated building at 220 Park Avenue West, $68,000 for the gas station on West Fourth Street — adjacent to the Mansfield […]
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Richland County leaders ponder infant mortality issue with Baby Box company
MANSFIELD – Richland County has taken a hopeful first step in addressing the issue of infant mortality in north central Ohio. Leaders from various aspects of women’s care and infant care throughout the region met last week with Jennifer Clary and Michelle Vick, co-founders of the Los Angeles-based initiative The Baby Box Co. The gathering […]
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2 arrested after METRICH raid
MANSFIELD – Two men were arrested during a drug raid Thursday by the METRICH Enforcement Unit. At around 4:18 p.m. Thursday, METRICH, with assistance from the Mansfield Police Department, the Allied Special Operations Response Team and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force executed a drug-related search warrant at 465 Park Ave. West in Mansfield. […]
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Lex-Wooster basketball brawl leads to charges for 8 fans
LEXINGTON – Eight people connected to the Dec. 30, 2016 brawl at Lexington High School were charged with disorderly conduct as a result of the incident. The Lexington Police Department reported on Jan. 13 that Ty Stover, Trevor Stover, Robert Stover, Mark Hart, Marquis Blair, Antonio Crossty and two juveniles were charged with variations of […]
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Mansfield Motor Speedway asphalt track removed; to be filled completely with dirt
MANSFIELD – While racing fans have been told promises before at the Mansfield Motor Speedway, new track promoter Cody Sommers is out to prove the disbelievers by not cutting any corners. The track is now underway in its transformation from asphalt to dirt track. Originally, Sommers said the plan was to place dirt on top […]
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Portion of Bowman Street closed for repairs
MANSFIELD — Due to road repairs it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Bowman Street from West Fifth Street to West Sixth Street. The road will be closed at 8 a.m. today and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday barring any […]
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Bellville ponders possible closure of School Street
BELLVILLE — Officials in Bellville are grappling with possible changes, or even closure, for a local street due to safety concerns. Representatives from the Clear Fork School District approached Council members this week regarding a portion of School Street in front of Bellville Elementary. As the District moves forward on the design of a new […]
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Ontario officials discuss Campus District zoning overlay
ONTARIO — The city’s economic development committee discussed what requirements should be instituted for any development built in the proposed Campus District at Wednesday night’s meeting. Members reviewed a zoning overlay draft that would set rules for development in that area, which mainly includes Lexington-Springmill Road — north of Meijer and up to the northern […]
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Mansfield Police release photos of Helen Ave. homicide suspect
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Division of Police Major Crimes Unit is actively looking for suspects involved in a Jan. 15 double homicide on Helen Avenue. On Wednesday, Mansfield Police released surveillance video photos of the possible shooter involved in the aggravated murder of two victims in the 199 area of Helen Avenue. Authorities believe the […]