The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will offer Operation Street Smart on Friday, October 3, at the Richland County Longview Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to assist teachers, school resource officers, probation officers, youth service workers, school administrators and school board members, youth pastors and parents in drug related issues. Registration deadline is Sept. 26 The […]
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ODOT announces Ganges Five Points road closure
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Richland County’s Ganges Five Points Road (County Road 259), between State Route 13 and Brubaker Creek Road, will close Tuesday, September 23 for a bridge replacement project. A detour will be posted. The road is expected to reopen November 7, 2014.
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Inmate apprehended in Kentucky after escaping Ashland County Jail
11:02 a.m.: The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jeremy M. Williamson for Felony 3 escape from a detention facility. Williamson was arrested and placed in the Ashland County Jail on Wednesday, Sep. 17 for a charge of Felony 4 Tampering with Evidence. According to a press release from […]
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Richland County faces salt shortage after harsh winter
After record cold temperatures and snowfall last winter, officials at the city and county level in Richland County have started preparing for yet another severe winter in the coming months. However, salt supplies have not been able to keep up with demand, leading to a nationwide salt shortage. Nathan Martin, councilmember in the city of […]
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Mansfield council discusses new fueling stations for Fire Department
Mansfield City Council considered appropriating $143,750 to the Fire Operations Capital Outlay for the purpose of two new fueling stations for the Mansfield Fire Department, but ultimately the decision was delayed to allow more time to discuss finances. Two bills on the council’s agenda, Bill 14-204 and Bill 14-208, addressed the needs of the Fire […]
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Sheriff’s Office announces arrest of home invasion suspect
Deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office arrested Aric D. Walker Jr. on Wednesday morning.in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in the 600 block of Gordon Road in Mansfield. Through a continued investigation by the Major Crimes Bureau, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals and the Mansfield Police Department, Walker was located […]
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179th Airlift Wing recognizes Airmen of the Year
As a way of honoring those who consistently serve the 179th Airlift Wing and the surrounding community, the 179th Airlift Wing held its annual Airman of the Year Banquet on Saturday evening at the R&L Banquet Center in Mansfield. Those awarded with the distinguished title of “Airman of the Year” included Senior Airman Jordyn Discenzo, […]
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William Pollock Clothing Company accepting donations of gently worn suits for veterans
The William Pollock Clothing Company, a regional custom menswear provider servicing Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Ohio has devoted the month of September to helping veterans, and a non-profit organization focused on the same goal. William Pollock Clothing will be accepting donations of gently worn suits throughout the month of September 2014 through any of their […]
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Ninth annual Autism Awareness Walk-a-thon to be held Sept. 20
In an effort to raise money for autism awareness, Autism Awareness Walk-a-thon is holding its ninth annual walk-a-thon Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds. According to Debbie Melching, founder of the Autism Awareness Walk-a-thon, this is the largest fundraising event held by the organization. Last year’s event […]
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Ohio experiencing increase in respiratory illnesses
COLUMBUS – Ohio hospitals are experiencing an increase in the number of patients with respiratory illnesses, especially children. This increase may be associated with Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), which has been confirmed in other states. The Ohio Department of Health has sent hospital specimens to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for testing. Enteroviruses are […]