MANSFIELD – Organizers of “The Shawshank Redemption” 25th anniversary Celebration announced Tuesday that director, screenwriter and producer Frank Darabont will take part in the Aug. 16 to 18 events in Mansfield. Darabont will join panel discussions about the film and sign autographs for fans. Acclaimed for his film adaptations of Stephen King novellas, Darabont both […]
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Two men killed in ATV accident affiliated with Inkcarceration festival
MANSFIELD – Mansfield Police have released more details about an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident which killed two men along U.S. 30 Westbound on Monday. According to Mansfield Safety Services Director Lori Cope, the two victims were affiliated with the Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival that took place July 12-14 at the Ohio State Reformatory. According […]
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UPDATE: Two people killed when ATV falls onto U.S. 30 westbound in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Two people were killed Monday afternoon in an ATV accident that closed U.S. 30 westbound between Fifth Avenue and Ohio 545, according to Mansfield police. At 4:47 p.m., police responded to an accident report and are investigating the cause. Police said identities of the victims are not known at this time. The all-terrain […]
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Two charged for allegedly starting fire that killed 3-year-old Mansfield girl
MANSFIELD — Two people have been charged for allegedly starting a fire that killed a 3-year-old girl in Mansfield early Wednesday morning. Roscoe D. Hunter II, 18, and a 13-year-old male have been arrested and jailed, according to Mansfield police Chief Keith Porch, for starting a fire on South Foster Street that caused the death […]
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UPDATE: Two in police custody related to fatal fire that killed 3-year-old girl
MANSFIELD — Two individuals are in custody this morning related to the fatal suspected arson fire on Wednesday, according to Mansfield police. “Additional information will be released later this morning or early afternoon,” police Capt. Shari Robertson said. A 3-year-old girl was killed early Wednesday morning in a South Foster Street house fire in what […]
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WATCH: Mansfield safety forces video shows man in wheelchair saved from flood
MANSFIELD — A drone video was released on Monday morning by Mansfield authorities showing the rescue of a man in a wheelchair who was missing Saturday night and found Sunday afternoon in waist-deep floodwaters. Police say he was alert and talking with first responders when found, but there was no update on his condition Monday […]
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Marion County Sheriff identifies Louisiana woman believed to be serial killer Grate’s 1st victim
MARION — Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey identified Dana Nicole Lowrey as the woman officials believe was the first murder victim of serial killer Shawn Grate. Lowrey was a 23-year-old woman from Minden, Louisiana. The announcement came during a press conference Tuesday morning. Lowrey’s remains were found on Victory Road in Marion in 2007. But […]
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Jefferson hired as Mansfield City Schools Superintendent
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools board has appointed Stan Jefferson as the next superintendent. On Tuesday night, the school board voted unanimously to hire Jefferson to lead the district. “We are excited to hire such a talented educational leader who is so familiar with our community,” said Renda Cline, board president. “Given his familiarity […]
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Jefferson expected to be next Mansfield City Schools superintendent
MANSFIELD — Stan Jefferson is expected to become the next superintendent of Mansfield City Schools when the board of education makes its decision Tuesday, according to a source close to the selection committee. The board announced a special meeting for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to make its announcement. Jefferson declined comment on Friday afternoon. The […]
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Manufacturer to offer approximately 60 new jobs in Lexington
LEXINGTON — A manufacturer with existing locations in Washington and Arkansas has purchased and moved into the former Container Craft building in Lexington — with intentions to bring approximately 60 new jobs to the area. Founder and president of Complete Access, Larry Warford plans to hire 45 new employees by the end of 2019 and […]