COLUMBUS — Ohio’s state controlling board has approved the release of $152,943 for three separate projects in Richland County, according to a Tuesday press release from State Rep. Marilyn John. “I am pleased to see state funding coming to the OSU-Mansfield Recreational facility and members of our community will benefit greatly from the upgrades provided […]
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Fugitives charged with sex offense, assault on a police officer among this week’s Most Wanted
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force has rewards available and is interested in tips for any of the following fugitives. Authorities have offered a 1,000 reward for information leading directly to the arrest of Tyler Morley. Morley is 22, 5-foot-11, 140 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is sought for […]
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Shiloh man killed during one-vehicle crash in Shelby
SHELBY — A 59-year-old Shiloh man died early Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Shelby, according to the Mansfield Post of the State Highway Patrol. The accident at 12:05 a.m. occurred on Ohio 39, just west of Ohio 61, within the city limits, according to a state patrol dispatcher. The patrol and the Shelby […]
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Assistant chief says Mansfield Fire Dept. spent $1 million on OT last year due to ‘bare minimum’ staffing
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Fire Department spent $1 million in overtime during 2021 because it’s at a “bare minimum” in terms of staffing, Assistant Chief Jim Bishop said Monday evening. His comments, including the suggestion the city increase the size of the department beyond its current authorized strength of 90, came during an hour-long Mansfield […]
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Chief Hill: Sheriff’s Lt. & Ontario Sgt. fired shots wounding suspect in Sunday’s hostage situation
ONTARIO — A Richland County Sheriff’s Lt. and an Ontario Police Sgt. each wounded the suspect involved in Sunday’s high-speed chase that included a hostage situation and a stolen Ohio State Highway Patrol car, according to Ontario Police Chief Tommy D. Hill. Hill issued a press release on Monday night detailing the series of events […]
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Police ID deceased woman on Loudonville RR tracks, cause of death being investigated
LOUDONVILLE – Loudonville Police Department has identified the body of a woman found deceased on railroad tracks in the village of Loudonville Sunday morning. Loudonville Chief of Police Kevin Taylor declined to release the woman’s name as of Monday but said next of kin has been notified. The police department is in the process of […]
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Avita warns of phone scam involving medical bills
ONTARIO – Avita Health System has received reports of scammers calling community members and requesting payment over the phone for outstanding medical bills or asking for personal information to confirm upcoming appointments or medication refills. The scammers pretend to work in Avita’s billing department, medical offices or hospitals. “The individuals behind these phone scams do […]
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LISTEN: Mansfield mother of 4 wins Chevy Trailblazer; Maple Syrup Festival begins at Malabar Farm
Local mother of four wins Chevy Trailblazer; Women’s History Month: Emma Caldwell Gatewood; Remembering Tom Daugherty Mansfield woman wins free Chevy in United Way raffle: https://www.richlandsource.com/thrive/mansfield-woman-wins-free-chevy-in-united-way-raffle/article_da3e684c-9be9-11ec-a1ad-77194e286327.html Emma “Grandma” Gatewood became Ohio’s most famous hiker: https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/emma-grandma-gatewood-became-ohios-most-famous-hiker/article_3d8c3e9b-276b-5064-9653-722a0813cdbd.html Maple Syrup Festival begins at Malabar Farm: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/maple-syrup-festival-begins-at-malabar-farm/article_65af1184-9cf2-11ec-9844-dff54fead323.html A local mother of four was the winner of this year’s “Win […]
