Citizens are invited to join the Mansfield community for the third Social Justice Event on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Richland County Children’s Services, 731 Scholl Rd, Mansfield, in the Futty Training Room. There is no fee, but a $10 donation is requested to cover lunch expenses, which will be […]
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High wind warning issued for Monday
Strong winds are developing today according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland. Southeast winds will gust to 45 to 50 mph. and the strongest winds are expected this afternoon. The High Wind Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. this morning until 8 p.m. this evening. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is […]
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Mansfield man arrested after burglary investigation leads to chase
A Mansfield man was arrested after a burglary investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office that led to a chase early Sunday morning. James Allen Compton, 38, was charged with receiving stolen property and failure to comply with police signal, both felonies. Compton was also charged with a first-degree misdemeanor charge of driving without a valid […]
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Central Services to use competitive sealed proposal process for procurements
The Richland County Central Services Department will now use the competitive sealed proposal process under Ohio Revised Code 307.862 for all procurements that are at least $50,000, with the exception of any public improvement procurements. This process was adopted Thursday through the passage of a resolution by the Richland County Board of Commissioners. During their regular […]
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Messiah to be performed in Galion
“Messiah,” George Frederic Handel’s most well-known work, stands alone as an honored piece of English sacred music and will soon be heard in Galion. The public is invited to attend the 60th Anniversary Presentation of Messiah, to be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., at the First United Church of Christ, 248 Harding Way […]
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Think safety when buying Christmas toys
Christmas is a time especially for children and for children this means toys. Each year more than 3 billion toys and games are sold in the United States with 65 percent of these sales occurring between Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas. Although toys are fun and educational they can be dangerous. Poorly designed and […]
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Sheriff’s deputies cleared in shooting death of Brian Garber
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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Richland County sheriff holds press conference, releases statement regarding shooting
Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon held a press conference for media representatives in the conference room of the sheriff’s office following the Cuyahoga County prosecutor’s announcement at the Richland County Courthouse on Friday, Nov. 21 that no charges would be pressed in the shootind death of Lexington resident Brian Garber. “The loss of life is […]
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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 […]