TOLEDO – A 46-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison for sending and receiving child pornography through a social media platform and for committing firearms offenses. Ricardo Gibson, of Willard, was sentenced to 292 months (24.33 years) in prison by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick after pleading guilty in May to the charges in […]
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18 Ohio Medicaid providers indicted on fraud charges
COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse 18 Medicaid providers of stealing more than $355,000 from the government healthcare program for the needy. “No matter the scale, Medicaid fraud is a crime against taxpayers and the Ohioans who rely on the program for their medical care,” […]
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Columbus pedestrian killed in I-71 crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Thursday night while standing on I-71 near mile post 147, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Brandon Miller, 38, of Columbus, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Morrow County Emergency Services, authorities stated.
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Richland County Land Bank to host Oct. 3 program for buyers interested in Shelby Second Street homes
The meeting will include information on construction timelines, buyer eligibility requirements and a detailed description of the homes. Lenders will be available to meet with potential homebuyers about their financing options.
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Richland County commissioners proclaim Friday ‘Dolly Parton Day,’ make funding plans for Imagination Library
“Dolly Parton was such a precious person on this earth, and it is very, very sad to see her go,” said Richland Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Chaya.
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Jackman selected executive director of Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio
Dan Jackman brings more than 33 years of professional public service, leadership, community advocacy and human services experience.
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Guns & $84,510 seized in METRICH raid Wednesday in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Guns and cash were seized after a Wednesday raid in Mansfield, according to a press release from the METRICH Enforcement Unit. Authorities executed a drug-related search warrant at 41 Glenbeck Lane and seized various items consistent with drug trafficking, a shotgun, a rifle, and $84,510 in U.S. currency, the press release stated.
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Richland County Sheriff receives $82,442.42 in traffic safety grants
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon announced Wednesday the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $82,442.42 in federal traffic safety funding to the Sheriff’s Office for federal fiscal year 2026-2027. “These funds are critical in ensuring that we are working diligently to keep our local roadways safe,” […]
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New Phila. man sentenced to prison after killing truck driver that encroached on his lawn
CADIZ, Ohio — A Harrison County man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a New Philadelphia man after the victim drove a tanker truck onto the edge of the defendant’s lawn, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced. “This was a senseless crime that warrants today’s sentence of time […]
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Plymouth Village Council backs major water line fix, gives voice to independent candidate
Pipes, pavement and politics shared the spotlight at Monday night’s village council meeting.