The Richland County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting yearly scheduled training for the Corrections Bureau on May 14 and 15. The training will consist of staff members training with Madison FD personnel in the proper usage of SCBA’s (self-contained breathing apparatus) and fire extinguishers. The training will also involve proper techniques on rescue of inmates […]
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Haiti Garage Sale sends youth to build churches
Preparations are under way for one of the biggest annual garage sales held in Mansfield every year. At Berean Baptist Church, high school students, their parents, family, friends and other church volunteers are already pricing items and loading tables with merchandise to sell this week at their four-day event. “The first three years we had […]
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AMVETS hosts Rock n’ Roll Festival for local veterans
Veterans and the public enjoyed a twelve hour rock festival on Saturday. AMVETS sponsored and hosted the second annual event, hoping to exceed last year’s proceeds in order to donate to Resurrecting Lives Foundation, an organization devoted to treatment, research and advocacy of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Last year, AMVETS Post 26 in Mansfield raised […]
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Lexington third grader wins billboard contest
LEXINGTON – Madelyn Haring loves to play outside with her family, especially with her older brother and younger sister. So when the 9-year-old was asked to draw a picture of a place she feels safe, she naturally created that family fun scene. That picture was selected as the winner in a Richland County Children Services […]
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Mansfield Correctional Institution Farm is a model of agribusiness
The Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) Farm not only aims to be as self-sufficient as possible while aiding in the rehabilitation of the inmates in the program, but the facility also strives to be a good neighbor and to work with the community. “We have a good rapport with the community,” said David Clouser, ManCI Farm Manager. […]
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179th Airlift Wing gives back for Earth Day
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing were out in force in Richland County on Thursday to help in the community, making improvements by planting trees, gardening and spreading mulch. Approximately 110 members from the base worked from 10 off-base work sites around Richland County and two on-base work sites planting trees, working in flower and […]
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Constitutional issues at forefront of Mansfield City Council meeting
It is rare that controversial national issues enter local politics, but Tuesday’s Mansfield City Council meeting touched on two constitutional issues. Both the second amendment and the separation of church and state were at the forefront of council proceedings. The meeting also included the approval of a demolition, staffing classifications, the retirement of a police […]
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Aggravated robbery at Butler gas station under investigation
The Butler Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating any leads pertaining to Tuesday night’s aggravated robbery in Butler. The robbery occurred at the Butler Duke & Duchess gas station, located at 11 W. Elm St. According to the Butler police report, a Duke & Duchess employee called 9-1-1 at approximately 11:30 […]
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Shelby resident wills over 77K to county dog shelter
Thanks to the generosity of Shelby resident, Elizabeth Haines, the Richland County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is receiving $77,986.47 as part of her will. Attorney Jeff Ream discussed the details of Haines’ donation during the county commissioners’ regular meeting Tuesday. Ream noted, “It’s an unrestricted bequest, so there are no restrictions, dedications, or particular […]
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Marilyn John emerges as Republican candidate for commissioner
Months of campaigning for the position of Richland County commissioner came down to the wire at the May 6 primary election. Ultimately, Marilyn John was named as the winner of the Republican nomination, according to unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections. John edged out candidates Keith Markley and David Morgenstern for the unofficial […]