On Nov. 12, Mansfield Police Officer James Reed was working an off-duty security detail for Directions Credit Union located at 460 South Diamond Street. Officer Reed was in uniform, standing in the lobby area, when an armed suspect entered the bank brandishing a handgun. The suspect observed Officer Reed and then fled the bank on […]
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Student inmates inspired by RiCI’s Lynnmarie Fye
Lynnmarie Fye, Visual Communications Teacher of Hope Valley School at Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI), was recently selected second place winner in the 2014 Correctional Education Association of Ohio (CEAO) Teacher of the Year Award contest. Nominees, who must be CEAO members and spend at least 51 percent of their time teaching in a correctional setting, were submitted by the Ohio Department […]
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Suspect identified in gas station robbery
In a report released Nov. 12, authorities identified Jason Michael Blackwell, 29, of Mansfield as the suspect in the armed robbery of the Sunoco Station on Nov. 11. Blackwell has been charged with Aggravated Robbery, a first degree felony. In a report released Nov. 11, Sheriff Deputies reported they responded to a 911 call of […]
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Freedom is not free: Veterans Day Celebration in Galion
GALION – A small group of veterans were busy Tuesday, Nov. 11. It started with the annual breakfast at the American Legion and was followed by a ceremony at the Heise Park Veteran Memorial Triangle then an assembly at Galion High School and a ceremony honoring veterans. Elected officials, veterans and residents gathered at the […]
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A cut above: Jordan says thanks to Crestline-area veterans
CRESTLINE — An oversized flat screen television showed grainy black-and-white naval battle footage airing on The History Channel as a handful of silver-haired men in blue jeans and ball caps traded stories while waiting their turn in the weathered barber’s chair. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) made sure to shake each man’s hand when he wasn’t […]
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Paying tribute to veterans with Mansfield parade, ceremony
Doug Theaker, President of the Richland County Veterans Service Commission and Korean War veteran, reveres all veterans, especially those who served in World War II. During the Veterans Day parade and ceremony held in downtown Mansfield Tuesday morning, Theaker, who served as the parade grand marshal and featured speaker at the event, said, “My remarks […]
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CenturyLink salutes veterans for service to country
As Veterans Day approaches, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) honors its employees and others who are serving or have served in the various branches of the United States military. “One of the noblest services any American can offer our nation is to defend our country and protect our freedom by serving in our nation’s military,” said […]
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Walker Lake Road changes confusing drivers
The Lexington-Springmill and Walker Lake roads’ intersection has been an ongoing problem for the city of Ontario due to the complexity of turn lanes at the intersection. The city worked to install several changes to make the intersection safer. The center lane crossing Lexington-Springmill from the GFS/Taco Bell side and going towards Meijer used to […]
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Mansfield hosts Veteran’s Day Parade Tuesday, Nov. 11
The Mansfield Veteran’s Day Parade will kick off at the 5-way light at Marion Ave. and Park Ave. West at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 11. The parade will form at 10 a.m. on Marion Ave. between the 5-way light back to Carpenter Rd. and travel down Park Ave West to Central Park and end at […]
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FEMA advises residents to be prepared for winter weather
Cold temperatures, heavy snow, and treacherous ice storms are all risks of the impending winter season. “Severe winter weather can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said FEMA Region V acting administrator Janet Odeshoo. “Preparedness begins with knowing your risks, making a communications plan with your family and […]