MANSFIELD — A gas line behind the Longview British Petroleum station was struck today causing businesses in the area to evacuate around 8 a.m. According to Mansfield Fire Chief Steve Strickling, the eight-inch gas line was hit by a private construction team while working on a water line repair project. “They struck a Columbia Gas […]
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Shelby QB Brennan Armstrong commits to Minnesota
SHELBY, Ohio — Brennan Armstrong is ready to row the boat for P.J. Fleck and the University of Minnesota. Shelby’s All-Ohio quarterback committed to Fleck, the Golden Gophers’ first-year coach, late Saturday night. He made his announcement public via Twitter on Sunday. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound left-hander chose Minnesota over Iowa State, North Carolina, Virginia and […]
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3 sentenced in 2015 Ontario KeyBank robbery, kidnapping
CLEVELAND — Three people were sentenced in federal court Thursday for their roles in a 2015 bank robbery, kidnapping and hostage situation at the KeyBank branch in Ontario. According to a press release from U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon and FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Anthony, Taylor Crisman, 19, of Galion, was sentenced […]
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Madison students return to classes after bomb threat
MANSFIELD – Madison Comprehensive High School students were temporarily evacuated Friday morning after a bomb threat sent them to the nearby Madison Middle School. As of noon on Friday, the Sheriff’s Office completed a sweep of the high school building and declared it safe for students to return. Some students who were originally taken to […]
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Probation sweep nets 4 arrests, 2 fugitives in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Four people were arrested Thursday when the Richland County Community Policing-Probation-Parole Partnership conducted an operation to check on violent and drug offenders on supervision in the community. Along with those arrested for violating their supervision, two fugitives were also apprehended and taken to the Richland County jail. “It was a very successful evening […]
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YMCA makes a splash with community Splash Park
MANSFIELD — The YMCA is bringing a Splash Park to Mansfield that should open in 2018, according to Cristen Gilbert, chief executive officer of the YMCA. Gilbert made the announcement Wednesday morning during a press conference trumpeting the YMCA’s 150th project campaign. The highlight of that campaign includes building a 3,000 square-foot splash park which […]
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Hubbard resigns from Mansfield Board of Education
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools board of education has an open seat. On Thursday, according to district spokesman Larry Gibbs, Monica Hubbard resigned from the Mansfield City Schools Board of Education. Hubbard cited personal reasons for stepping down. Gibbs said she described her experience on the board as “a positive endeavor.” In a letter […]
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Mansfield Police release photos of Helen Ave. homicide suspect
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Division of Police Major Crimes Unit is actively looking for suspects involved in a Jan. 15 double homicide on Helen Avenue. On Wednesday, Mansfield Police released surveillance video photos of the possible shooter involved in the aggravated murder of two victims in the 199 area of Helen Avenue. Authorities believe the […]
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Police seek help in finding First Merit Bank robber
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department seeks the public’s help finding a suspect in Tuesday’s First Merit Bank robbery. The First Merit Bank, 100 Park Avenue West, was a robbed at around 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, according to police. Authorities say when a black male suspect entered the bank, approached a bank employee and may have […]
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Mansfield Police investigating double homicide on Helen Avenue
MANSFIELD – Mansfield Police are investigating a double homicide that took place early Sunday morning at 199 Helen Ave. At 3:29 a.m., police responded to the address after receiving calls from neighbors about “shots fired” at that location. Upon arrival, officers found two male victims outside the residence, both dead from gunshot wounds. According to […]