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 […]
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Billboard considered oversized by some residents
Downtown merchant Tracy Graziani spoke to Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night regarding the new North Central State College billboard on Main Street across from the carrousel. “Imagine our shock and horror as business owners saw our beautiful area cheapened by a massive billboard,” stated Graziani. It’s not the billboard itself that bothers Graziani, but […]
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Shelby Council considers reducing tax credit paid to outside municipalities
In a continued effort to sustain the city’s General Fund, Shelby City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance designed to reduce the tax credit allowed for income tax paid to other municipalities, affecting Shelby residents who work outside the city limits. However, some members of council were skeptical about advancing the ordinance in […]
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Maple Street apartment fire displaces 50 residents
Approximately 50 people were displaced early Wednesday afternoon after a fire gutted one building of Stimens Apartment complex at 750 Maple Street, Mansfield. “We had reports of several furnaces on fire. We had fire on the first, second and third floor when we got here,” said Asst. Chief Jim Bishop. “We tried to make an interior attack. […]
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State Fire Marshal reminds Ohioans to be fire safe this winter
The first significant snow of the season has hit Ohio, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when the weather turns bad. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential […]