A major road in Richland County, Ohio 96 at Ohio 13, is closed due to flooding, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The announcement was posted in a press release by ODOT at 3:54 p.m. Road closure was necessitated after significant rainfall drenched the region on Wednesday night. A detour of Ohio 96 east […]
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Shawn Grate found competent to stand trial
ASHLAND – Accused serial killer Shawn Grate was found competent to stand trial Friday in Ashland County Common Pleas Court. Judge Ronald P. Forsthoefel issued the ruling during a competency hearing Friday morning following Grate’s evaluation in November by Dr. Brian O’Reilly of the District V Forensic Diagnostic Center in Mansfield. “The court having reviewed […]
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Mansfield Police investigating Tuesday night shooting death
MANSFIELD — A 30-year-old Mansfield man was killed late Tuesday night in the city’s first homicide of 2017. Mansfield Police responded to the area of South Adams Street and South Diamond Street around 10:43 p.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a shooting and a “man down” at that location Upon arrival to the area, […]
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Authorities release names of Friday morning shooting victims
WASHINGTON TWP — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of five individuals who were shot at Spruce Hill Inn & Cottages at approximately 12:30 a.m. Friday. An initial sheriff’s report lists five male victims: Marvin Patrick Parker, 18, of Mansfield; Darion Eugene Edward, 19, of Mansfield; Andre Cortez Craig, 18, of Mansfield; […]
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Sheriff reports shooting death Sunday night in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A shooting death was reported Sunday night in Mansfield, according to Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon. Authorities reported receiving a 911 call at 7:45 p.m. from a residence in the 800 block of Lincoln Terrace. The caller said there was a victim of a shooting at this location. “Deputies arrived on (the) scene […]
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Mansfield police locate missing Shelby woman
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police have confirmed locating Jennifer Goff of Shelby, who was reported missing by her mother on Dec. 9. According to Capt. Shari Robertson, Goff, 26, was located at approximately 8:50 a.m. Wednesday morning at a residence on Glessner Avenue after police received a tip from someone who spotted the car she was […]
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Richland Bank on Marion Ave robbed for second time in 6 days
MANSFIELD — The Richland Bank on Marion avenue was robbed for the second time in less than a week on Monday afternoon. Authorities say the suspect is an African American male around 225 pounds. He stands over 6 feet with black hair, brown eyes and a beard. Witnesses say he was wearing a black beanie and light […]
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Brenkus to become Bellville’s new mayor next month
BELLVILLE — Teri Brenkus will become Bellville’s new mayor in January 2017. After weeks of navigating confusing requirements, the replacement for Darrell Banks was appointed during Tuesday night’s village council meeting. Brenkus says she is “excited, humbled and honored as she looks forward” to being only the fifth mayor of Bellville since 1960. Brenkus, who […]
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Richland Bank robbed at Marion Ave. branch
MANSFIELD – The Marion Avenue branch of Richland Bank was robbed early Tuesday evening, resulting in money stolen but no injuries to employees. According to Chris Hiner, president of Richland Bank, a suspect entered the Marion Avenue Richland Bank shortly before 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday and demanded money. No weapon was observed, but the threat […]
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Ashland Mayor Glen Stewart to retire in January
ASHLAND (UPDATED 12:25 p.m.) — Ashland Mayor Glen Stewart announced Monday morning that he will retire from office effective Jan. 21, 2017. The mayor gathered city employees in his office to make the announcement. “The last few months have shown that the demands of the job are continuing to increase and my capability to cope with […]