ASHLAND, Ohio – Richland County and the surrounding areas have seen a number of school-based bomb threats this school year, and according to one national school safety expert, these incidents are part of a trend. School safety expert Dr. Amy Klinger says her research over the last 18 months shows a dramatic increase in school-based […]
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Fireworks part of GOP sheriff’s debate
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff challenger Jerry Botdorf sparred with incumbent Steve Sheldon at a GOP primary debate Thursday in Mansfield Senior High School’s auditorium. News Journal Editor Ted Daniels moderated the event, which lasted about 30 minutes. The first question, similar to the commissioners’ debate, asked the candidates to describe their qualifications for the […]
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Richland Co. commissioner candidates face off in debate
MANSFIELD — Three commissioner candidates, including incumbent Tim Wert took the stage Thursday night for their chance to debate on local issues at Mansfield Senior High School’s auditorium. The challengers and Wert had 45 minutes to answer questions collated by News Journal. Editor Ted Daniels moderated the event. After candidates had their opportunities to introduce […]
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Authorities say kidnapping, robbery claims are false alarm
MANSFIELD (UPDATED 4:45 p.m.) — Authorities are sorting through a wild Thursday that began with allegations of kidnapping and robbery and appear to be at an end with no charges filed. It all began when a woman said she was kidnapped Thursday afternoon, taken to Richland Bank on Trimble Road and told to withdraw funds […]
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We Run For Malawi 5K set for March 19
MANSFIELD — The We Run For Malawi Liwiro La Malawi 5K takes place on March 19 at the All Believers in Christ Church, 23 N. Main St. in Mansfield. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. with the run/walk to start at 10 a.m. There are seven age groups, including 14 & under, 15 to […]
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Health Dept. seeks pit bull after dog bite incident
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health is seeking assistance in finding a dog in Mansfield which has been implicated in biting a person. The dog is described as a brown and white pit bull. The dog was last seen in the area of Harker and Mulberry Streets on Wednesday, March 2. Anyone seeing this dog should […]
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Richland Co. robotics team reveals hard work
ONTARIO — Alpha Centari, and the students of Stellar Robotics showed off a little in front of family, friends and supporters of the Richland County robotics team on Tuesday night. The members of Stellar Robotics is made up of elementary through high school students, who are “building more than robots,” Jeff Williams, a facilitator and […]
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Suspect in custody after standoff at Satinwood Dr.
MANSFIELD (UPDATE 3:45 p.m.) — A 911 call for an assault with a deadly weapon resulted in an hour-long standoff and resolved with a 39-year old man in custody Wednesday morning. Maj. Joe Masi, of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, said a man was arrested at 1933 Satinwood Drive after attacking his mother with a […]
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Mansfield building and codes now a subdivision of engineering dept
MANSFIELD — Building and codes is now a subdivision of the engineering department. Mansfield City Council approved this measure at its meeting Tuesday night. David Remy, director of human resources, said this change was about enhancing efficiency. “Bob (Bianchi, engineer) and J.R. (Rice, building and codes manager) work almost daily back and forth with certain issues or problems […]