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MANSFIELD — Governor Mike DeWine applauded the U.S. Air Force’s announcement Wednesday that the Mansfield Air National Guard Base, home of the 179th Airlift Wing, has been selected as the preferred site for the Air National Guard’s first Cyber Warfare Wing. “I spoke directly with the Secretary of the Air Force today who gave me […]

COLUMBUS — Dick Schafrath packed a lot of life in 84 years. He was a national champion during the 1957 season at Ohio State, where he was also captain of the football Buckeyes. He was an All-Pro lineman for the Cleveland Browns, where he won an NFL title. After that he was an Ashland County […]

MANSFIELD — One man died Wednesday after being shot by police officers during an hours-long standoff on Peterson Road, according to authorities.  The Richland County Sheriff’s office said it attempted to serve warrants around 1:30 p.m., but the confrontation turned violent when the man threatened officers with several weapons, including machetes, and barricaded himself inside […]

MANSFIELD — A man armed with a knife who was shot by Mansfield police inside a Wood Street apartment complex Thursday evening was pronounced dead at 7:45 p.m., according to Chief Keith Porch. The Two Mansfield police officers involved in the shooting were placed on paid administrative leave per department policy, pending an investigation, the […]

MANSFIELD — The Richland County administration building and the Richland County Jobs and Family Services offices will be closed tomorrow due to the recently-enacted Juneteenth Holiday signed by President Joe Biden. “By way of the President of the United States and Ohio Law, the Richland County Commissioners are closing their offices and the Richland County […]

MANSFIELD — Five people, including two children, suffered life-threatening injures and were transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital Monday morning when a fire broke out at 115 Arthur Ave., according to local authorities. Two firefighters were also injured battling the blaze. One victim was responsive when firefighters pulled him from the house. Four others rescued were […]

MANSFIELD — A Mansfield woman was stabbed more than 30 times Thursday morning and Police are going door-to-door seeking information on her assailant, according to a press release from Capt. Shari Robertson. “If anyone can provide any tips regarding the possible identity of the person or persons responsible for this assault, we are asking them […]

MANSFIELD — The body of a missing Shelby woman was found Sunday evening in the trunk of her car in central Ohio, according to Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon. Melinda Kay Davis, 33, of Shelby, was last seen Feb. 25, driving her black 2013 Volkswagen Jetta near Shelby High School. Authorities searching for Davis since she […]