No criminal charges will be filed in the shooting death of Brian Garber, a Lexington resident, announced Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty Friday at a press conference at the Richland County Courthouse. “The three Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies who shot 28-year-old Brian Garber to death were justified in their use of deadly force and will not […]
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Freezing rain cancels Holiday Parade and creates hazardous driving conditions
Due to freezing rain and icy roads, Downtown Mansfield’s Holiday Parade has been canceled today. The National Weather Service reports freezing rain is likely across portions of northern this morning. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing until mid-morning causing the rain to freeze as it hits the ground. This impacts Ashland, Knox, and Richland […]
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Richland county Sheriff’s Deputies clear in Brian Garber shooting
No criminal charges were filed in the officer-involved shooting of Lexington resident Brian Garber, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty announced today. press conference was held in courtroom No. 1 at the Richland County Courthouse. “The three Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies who shot 28-yesr-old Brian Garber to death were justified in their use of deadly […]
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Community comes together to offer support for Maple Street fire victims
The local community is pulling together to help those affected by the Stimens Apartments complex fire that ravished one building and displaced approximately 50 residents. Mansfield City Schools, Richland County emergency agencies, Love INC, Mansfield Fit Camp, and Johnny Biggs restaurant are all reaching out to the vicitims. Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Brian Garverick said […]
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Crawford County drug court reports encouraging improvements
The statistical progress reports for the Crawford County Common Pleas Drug Court through the end of September are very encouraging, reported Common Pleas Judge Russell B. Wiseman, and demonstrate the success of this Specialized Docket Court in meeting the challenge of opiate addiction in Crawford County. The Common Pleas Drug Court program was formed by […]
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179th receives Safety Outstanding Achievement Award
Brig. Gen. Michael R. Taheri, commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center presents the Air National Guard Director of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award to Col. Gary A. McCue, commander of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The award was presented for the wing’s overall safety programs, with emphasis on its transition from the C-27 […]
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Sheriff’s office implements new radio system
MANSFIELD–After a nearly seven month process, Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon announced that on Nov. 3, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office went live on the Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS). Wanting to improve sheriff’s office response capabilities and Deputy safety, Sheriff Sheldon tasked his staff with developing a plan to improve radio communications. The old […]
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Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle campaign
The familiar sight of red kettles accompanied by a bundled-up volunteer ringing a bell is back again this holiday season, with The Salvation Army’s kick-off of the Red Kettle campaign in Mansfield. Lt. Michelle Miller, assistant officer with The Salvation Army, said this year’s fundraising goal for the Red Kettle campaign is $130,000. Nationally, holiday […]
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Marine Corps sergeant visits Galion Middle School
GALION, OHIO – Students at the Galion Middle School recently had a unique opportunity to hear from a distinguished local veteran. United States Marine Corps Sergeant Brian Nutter spoke to students in the classroom Nov. 10. November 11, Veteran’s Day, is a time to honor those who have served our country in the armed forces. It […]
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Businesses cited in METRICH alcohol, tobacco sales compliance operation
On Nov. 19, the METRICH Enforcement Unit, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, along with staff members from Community Action for Capable Youth, conducted an alcohol and tobacco sales compliance operation. People under the age of 21 were taken to 87 businesses in Richland County where they attempted to purchase alcohol or tobacco products. Four employees sold tobacco products […]