MANSFIELD — Mansfield detectives and the US Marshals office are working in tandem to locate the prime suspect for last week’s bank robbery. The law enforcement agencies say they are seeking James O. Ward in connection with this case. Richland Bank on Marion Avenue was robbed Tuesday, Dec. 6 around 4:20 p.m. After the suspect […]
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Mansfield police locate missing Shelby woman
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police have confirmed locating Jennifer Goff of Shelby, who was reported missing by her mother on Dec. 9. According to Capt. Shari Robertson, Goff, 26, was located at approximately 8:50 a.m. Wednesday morning at a residence on Glessner Avenue after police received a tip from someone who spotted the car she was […]
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Water Service shutdown in several Mansfield locations on Dec. 14
MANSFIELD — Due to continuing efforts to repair a water main the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department will be shutting down water service to the following areas: Bowman Street from West Fifth Street to West Fourth Street. West Sixth Street from Bowman Street to Sycamore Street. Sheridan Avenue from Bowman Street to Benton Street. […]
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New York Times trumpets Richland Source’s solutions journalism project
MANSFIELD — Solutions Journalism is a fairly new concept for agencies in the news gathering business. It takes the next step beyond reporting an issue to the realm of suggesting a resolution for a problem. The Richland Source embarked on two significant Solutions Journalism pieces in 2016, one on flooding in the region and a […]
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“I’m not giving up”: A mother’s plea as Mansfield Police follow lead for missing Shelby woman
MANSFIELD – The mother of a missing Shelby woman continues to search for her daughter after she was allegedly spotted in the Mansfield area. Jennifer Goff, 26, of Shelby was reported missing by her mother, Lynn Shafer Caudell, on Friday, Dec. 9, according to Mansfield Detective Bill Bushong. Goff was reportedly last seen after being […]
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PRIDE tax, street resurfacing income tax may appear on ballot next spring
MANSFIELD — Council is pondering two items that could be on the ballot next May, both of which are existing taxes: the PRIDE tax and the street resurfacing income tax. The PRIDE tax, which was approved by voters in 2013, generates approximately $12 million over a four-year period and has helped fund a number of […]
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Water Service shut down Dec. 13 to Bowman, 5th and 6th St. neighborhoods
MANSFIELD — Due to emergency water main repairs the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department has shut down water service to the following areas: Bowman Street from West Fifth Street to West Sixth Street. West Sixth Street from Bowman Street to Sycamore Street. Sheridan Avenue from Bowman Street to Benton Street. Benton Street from Sheridan […]
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Household Water Well Program helps rural Ohio homeowners
COLUMBUS — Ohio rural homeowners who need to repair or construct new wells may be eligible for a low-interest loan through the Household Water Well Program (HHWWP). Administered by the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP), HHWWP offers an up to $11,000 loan for water-well construction or repairs. Loans carry an interest rate of 1 percent. […]
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Spokes4Kids gifts 50 bikes to local children
ONTARIO – Shelby Bicycle Days’ Spokes4Kids Community Challenge completed its mission on Monday evening with the purchase of bicycles for local children. With the help of the Ontario Walmart, Spokes4Kids was able to purchase 50 bikes to distribute to children in need this holiday season. Spokes4Kids co-organizer Nicole Lewis said the bike purchase was only […]
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Richland Bank on Marion Ave robbed for second time in 6 days
MANSFIELD — The Richland Bank on Marion avenue was robbed for the second time in less than a week on Monday afternoon. Authorities say the suspect is an African American male around 225 pounds. He stands over 6 feet with black hair, brown eyes and a beard. Witnesses say he was wearing a black beanie and light […]