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 […]
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Buckner sentenced to life in prison without parole for “perverted offense”
MANSFIELD — The Richland County prosecutorial team requested it and Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge James DeWeese administered it: the maximum penalty. Linda Buckner will spend the rest of her life in prison after a five-man, seven-woman jury found her guilty on all charges Wednesday for her involvement in what the state described as […]
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Major power outage dismisses St. Peter’s schools
MANSFIELD – Students at St. Peter’s schools were released early on Wednesday due to a motor vehicle accident sparking a major power outage. Approximately 500 students from St. Peter’s Elementary, Middle School and High School were released shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning after a motor vehicle crash snapped a power line in half. […]
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Local students react to OSU attack
COLUMBUS — North central Ohio residents checked in with their loved ones here at home after an active shooter was reported on The Ohio State University campus Monday morning. At about 9:30 a.m., the university’s emergency management agency issued a tweet, saying, “Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College.” […]
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OhioHealth announces restructuring of 80 positions
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospital will restructure 80 positions, replacing the Child Care, Linen and Transcription departments at the hospital with outsourced partnerships, according to hospital president Jean Halpin. Halpin said the three departments will be partnering to improve patient quality. The decision was made with both a business perspective and a compassion […]
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Eric Trump to make campaign stop at 10 a.m. in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — (UPDATE FOR TIME CHANGE) Eric Trump will campaign for his father, Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump, on Wednesday in downtown Mansfield, according to Richland County Republican co-chair Lori Cope. Trump is expected to begin speaking at the gazebo in central park in Mansfield at 10 a.m. The time has been changed from […]