Richland County Sheriff Deputy Jeff Frazier will be referred to the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association for their Lifesaving Award. The purpose of the BSSA’s Awards Program is to recognize actions performed by members of the Sheriff’s command in the State of Ohio. On June 23, at approximately 3:11 p.m., Frazier administered CPR to a civilian, […]
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Detective Mack retires
Detective Bob Mack of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department retired last week after more than 20 years of service to the department and with 18 of those years as a detective. His service, however, does not end with his retirement. Mack was sworn in Monday by Sheriff Steve Sheldon as a Special Deputy to the […]
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Congressman Gibbs pays a visit to Richland County
Congressman Bob Gibbs paid Richland County a visit on Monday morning to discuss important topics in Washington, D.C. including an immigration bill and ObamaCare. “We’ve been working to bring in important elected officials in local, state, and federal government to speak to our members and today we have Congressman Bob Gibbs,” said Richland Area Chamber […]
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New Justice Center being constructed in Shelby
A new Justice Center is under construction in Shelby and is expected to be completed in early February. A levy in November 2010 was passed and generated the funds for the project. Local contractors contributed to the project. The use of local contractors didn’t just contribute to the cost of the project. “It also helps […]
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Battling cancer one step at a time
Over 300 people gathered at the Madison Comprehensive High School track Saturday morning for the Relay for Life of Richland County (RFL) to honor and support those affected by cancer. “We’re here to fight back, which is what we do through our fundraising,” stated co-chair of RFL, Roselyn Ramey. As of that morning, RFL has […]
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Fourth of July parade planned for Bellville
Mayor Darrell E. Banks issued a reminder that this year’s Liberty Day Festival in Bellville will be on July 4 with a parade beginning at 11 a.m. Spectators line Main Street, Bell Street, and Church Street to view the parade. The parade begins at the American Legion at 11 a.m. and marches south on Main […]
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Voegele fire leaves residents displaced
Voegele apartment residents were displaced from their homes following a fire on June 26 and it appears that a gas line in the building had been struck by lightning. Residents either individually found their own alternate housing, evacuated to a Red Cross shelter, or were provided hotel rooms by the Red Cross. When they can […]
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Balloonfest returns, adds to festivities
The Ashland Balloonfest returns for the twenty third year, June 28 – 30, with live entertainment, children’s activities, a variety of foods offered, and tethered balloon rides at $10 per person and $30 for a family of four. Located at Freer Field in Ashland, the event is offering some new experiences this year, for those […]
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Warrant results in arrests, seizure of pharmaceuticals and guns
On June 27, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT) and Major Crimes Unit conducted a High Intensity Patrol Operation. The operation initiated with the execution of a search warrant on the first block of Carpenter Road, Mansfield. The search warrant was a result from a joint six-month investigation, involving the U.S. […]
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Alcohol and tobacco check: 67 comply, 10 violations
On June 24, the METRICH Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Mansfield Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville Police Department, and CACY, conducted alcohol and tobacco compliance checks throughout Richland County. Lt. Keith Porch stated that the law enforcement groups went into 76 businesses that sold either alcohol or tobacco. Ten of […]