MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved spending $66,000 in capital funds to improve and better secure the local Board of Elections office. The unanimous vote came during a meeting with Director Matt Finfgeld and Deputy Director Jane Zimmermann. Funds will be used to better secure the offices from the public lobby, purchase new […]
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Marion police officer seriously injured after emergency response vehicles collide
MARION – A Marion Police officer was seriously injured and an ambulance driver and passenger were transported to a hospital Monday afternoon when two city emergency response vehicles collided while responding to a call, according to the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Marion Police officer Daniel Ice, 51, of Marion, was transported from […]
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One escaped convict found dead in Ohio River, the other captured in Kentucky
HENDERSON, Kentucky — One escaped prisoner from Ohio was captured in Kentucky, and the other was found dead floating in the Ohio River on Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Marshals Service. James Lee was apprehended after the vehicle he was in crashed. Bradley Gillespie, who fled on foot and was at-large after the […]
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ODOT: Construction updates on projects in Richland, Crawford counties
RICHLAND COUNTY — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. Route 30 minor rehabilitation – U.S. 30, from the 5th Ave interchange ramps to just past the Ashland County Line, will have lane closures for pavement repairs. One lane of traffic […]
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Leadership Unlimited celebrating 40th anniversary with June 8 dinner
MANSFIELD — Leadership Unlimited has graduated 1,000 Richland County community members since its founding in 1982. The program is a 10-month exploration of Richland County’s landscape, needs, community initiatives and leadership opportunities. It aims to develop confidence and skills in rising leaders from a variety of professions. Brady Groves, president of the Richland County Foundation, […]
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2 people arrested after 80 neglected dogs found by Richland County authorites
UPDATED AT 9:45 P.M. The Humane Society of Richland County is reporting that $16,208 has been donated so far by 275 people to defray the costs of caring for the animals found on Saturday. ONTARIO — Two people have been arrested and 80 animals removed from a Richland County residence, according to Saturday reports from […]
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Mansfield resident killed after 3-vehicle crash Saturday in Ontario
ONTARIO — A Mansfield woman was killed and a Lexington man seriously injured Saturday after a three-vehicle crash in Ontario, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Della Bekeleski, 69, of Mansfield, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital by Springfield Township EMS, but succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the attending physician, authorities […]
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Flock cameras help Ontario & Detroit police apprehend Best Buy robbery suspect
ONTARIO — A police department 150 miles away from the Walker Lake Road Best Buy apprehended a driver suspected to be connected with a local robbery, just about five hours after the incident. Lieutenant Tony Grimwood said this was thanks to Flock Safety technology. “Without the Flock cameras or a license plate, we’d just be […]
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Road closings to impact Possum Run, Mansfield-Lucas roads
MANSFIELD — Richland County Engineer Adam Gove has announced a couple of road closures that will impact local drivers on a couple of heavily-traveled thoroughfares. Possum Run Road, between Touby Road and Trease Road in Washington Township, will be closed starting Tuesday, May 30, and will remain closed for 30 days. The closure will allow […]
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Shelby’s Marvin Memorial Library hires new director
SHELBY — The new director of the Marvin Memorial said she loves libraries in part because they level the playing field. “We treat everyone the same, try to give the best service possible,” said Vikki Morrow-Ritchie, who joined the staff on May 1. She replaced Kathleen Webb, who retired in March after 10 years as director. […]