Three more hostages who were abducted by a Hatian gang in October were released over the weekend. “We are thankful to God that three more hostages were released last night,” said Christian Aid Ministries on Monday, a religious missions organization based in Holmes County. CAM said the people released are “safe and seem to be […]
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Shiloh man charged with hit/skip accident that killed 13-year-old bicyclist
MANSFIELD — A 38-year-old Shiloh man has been charged with three felony counts stemming from a fatal hit/skip accident Sunday morning that killed a 13-year-old boy on a bicycle. Bud D. Thornsberry was charged with aggravated vehicular assault, tampering with evidence and failure to stop after an accident causing death, according to Ohio State Highway […]
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Shelby bank robbery suspect arrested in Columbus
SHELBY — A man was arrested Monday morning in connection with the PNC bank robbery on Nov. 23, according to a press release from the Shelby Police Department. Zachary Price, 30, was located on Monday at approximately 10 a.m. by the United States Marshal Service and taken into custody, according to Shelby Police. Price will […]
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OSHP seeking public’s help in fatal hit-skip on Bowman Road
Editor’s Note: On December 6, the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested and charged a Shiloh man in connection to this crash. For the latest update, click here. MANSFIELD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a pickup truck vs. bicycle fatal crash on Bowman Road just south of Hazelbrush Road in Cass Township. The […]
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Single-lane closures to U.S. 30 in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. The Public Information Office will continue to notify you of any change in lane restrictions and/or closures as they occur. As in previous years, we will no longer issue the weekly construction update […]
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Ohio 598 widening to impact traffic in Galion
GALION — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Crawford County this week. All outlined work is weather permitting. State Route 598 minor widening State Route 598 in the city of Galion, from Carter Drive to Brandt Road, will have single-lane closures for temporary pavement and drainage work. Traffic will be maintained […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to focus on impaired driving arrests
MOUNT GILEAD – As part of the Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make Ohio roadways safe, troopers continue to focus on impaired driving this month and throughout the holiday season. “Making the decision to drive while impaired can have lasting, devastating impacts,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “Because we want everyone to stay safe, the Ohio State […]
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Mansfield doctor earns prison term for prescribing painkillers without medical necessity
MANSFIELD — Gary Frantz, 69, a Mansfield-area physician, was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in prison and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine by Judge Benita Y Pearson, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan said Frantz pleaded guilty earlier this year to illegally, and without medical […]
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in north central Ohio
MANSFIELD — COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in north central Ohio, according to Richland Public Health and Avita Health Systems. Richland Public Health issued the following update on Friday afternoon: The following update as of Dec. 3 in Richland County and Ohio data from the Ohio Department of Health. The U.S. and Global […]