ONTARIO, Ohio–Motorists in Ontario receiving traffic warnings for the last several weeks have had the opportunity to donate toys in exchange for the warnings. The Ontario Police Department’s Toys for Tots campaign ran from Dec. 1-20. There’s still one more day to donate toys. The Ontario Police Department, along with The Richland County Young Marines […]
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Galion search warrant nets drugs, weapons and money
On Dec. 18, after an extensive investigation, members of the Galion Police Department, with the assistance of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Bucyrus Police Department, Galion Fire & EMS and the METRICH Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 539 S. Boston Street in Galion. The basis of the search warrant was to put […]
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Suspect sought in First Merit Bank robbery
MADISON TOWNSHIP – The Richland County Sheriff’s office responded to an aggravated robbery call at First Merit Bank, 1277 Ashland Road, shortly after noon on Thursday, Dec. 18. According to the police report, a witness stated the suspect entered the bank brandishing a weapon and demanded money from tellers. The suspect was described as a […]
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Jacob Hogan sworn in as 78th officer in Mansfield Police Department
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Jacob Hogan is anticipating a smooth transition into the Mansfield Police Department. “I’ve been around this department and the people that run it and work here for a very long time, so to actually have the privilege to work with them now is just fantastic,” he said Wednesday during his swearing in ceremony. Hogan, […]
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Galion nearing the end of Fiscal Emergency
GALION, Ohio – The Galion Financial Planning and Supervision Commission met to discuss city finances this morning as well as how soon the city can be released from fiscal emergency. Financial Supervisor Belinda Miller from the state auditor’s office said the city needs to achieve about six months of financial consistency before requesting release from […]
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Missing teen Cierra Vermaaten found
SHELBY, Ohio – The Ohio Attorney General’s Office issued a Missing Persons bulletin for Cierra Vermaaten on Wednesday. According to the report, Vermaaten is an ‘endangered runaway’ and was last seen in Shelby, Ohio on Nov. 18, 2014. There is no clothing description available at this time. She may be in the area of the […]
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Shelby City Council passes ordinance reducing tax credit
SHELBY, Ohio – After weeks of debate and deep thought, Shelby City Council passed an ordinance Monday night that will reduce the tax credit allowed for income tax paid to other municipalities. With the passage of Ordinance 22-2014, Shelby residents who work outside the city will now receive a 67 percent tax credit on the […]
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Drug search leads to two arrests
Two people were arrested Monday after a search by the METRICH Enforcement Unit turned up drugs, money and a semi-automatic handgun at 140 Wood St. Frederick Van Thurman, 35, and Courtney L. Cooper, 24, were charged with drug trafficking and drug possession after the search. Van Thurman also faces charges of receiving stolen property and […]
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Chaplains seek to spread joy at the 179th Airlift Wing
Chaplain Lt. Col. David Shirley at the 179th Airlift Wing said he loves it when he can help make people smile, adding, “I like to see people happy, and I think I’ve got the stuff to help them get there.” Shirley is one of three chaplains at the 179th Airlift Wing. He serves alongside Chaplain […]
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Community bids farewell to retiring Commissioner Olson
Community officials and residents filed into the Richland County Board of Commissioners board room Tuesday to bid farewell to Commissioner Ed Olson, who is retiring Dec. 31. A reception was held in Olson’s honor for his 28 years of service as commissioner. Bob Zettler, the county’s workforce development specialist, said he’s known Olson since 1979. […]