MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry relaxed Tuesday night for the first time in about six months. The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development chief operating officer easily won the four-way Republican Party primary to be the next mayor of Mansfield. “I’m overwhelmed to be honest,” said Perry, who launched her first campaign for office in September. […]
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Mansfield Police probe Sunday night murder at Dunbilt Court residence
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police are investigating the city’s second murder in less than a week. An individual was shot to death at a Dunbilt Court address on Sunday night, according to a press release issued Monday morning by Mansfield Police chief Keith Porch. Due to Ohio House Bill 343 (Marsy’s Law), the victim’s identity is […]
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‘Little Bit ‘O Soul:’ Mansfield music legend Burton Stahl’s opening riff will never be forgotten
MANSFIELD — Judy Stahl Forney didn’t really appreciate her brother’s rock-star status in 1967. His ability hit home years later when Burton Stahl and friends performed a concert at the former Mansfield Commerce Center, reminding fans of the musical thrills provided by The Music Explosion. “I was watching him play (that night) as an adult […]
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Mansfield police investigate shooting death
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police termed a Tuesday afternoon shooting incident as a homicide, according to a press release from Assistant Chief Jason Bammann. Authorities stated that at 3:40 p.m. officers were called to the scene at 565 W. 4th St in reference to a subject being shot. “Officers did locate a victim who had sustained […]
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Shelby hires Michael Browning as next superintendent
SHELBY — Michael Browning can still remember the moment he realized he wanted to be an educator. He was a freshman in college and pursuing a major in sports journalism. An offer to help his younger brother with his homework changed everything. “I think he was in sixth grade at the time and he just was […]
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Missing child found after U.S. Marshal’s task force arrests sex offender in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – A 15-year-old child was recovered and returned to their guardian after the Wednesday arrest of a sex offender in Mansfield, according to a press release from the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Brian Moroney, 21, was arrested on April 19 in the 2400 block of Trimble Road in Mansfield, the NOVFTF stated. […]
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Richland County prosecutor stepping down from office on Friday
MANSFIELD — Richland County Prosecutor Gary Bishop on Wednesday again announced his plans to retire from office, effective Friday. County commissioners on Thursday will consider appointing an acting county prosecutor to perform the duties of the office until the Richland County Republican Party central committee can meet to select a replacement to complete the remainder […]
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Butler Police: Subject arrested after shots fired, drugs, firearms seized
BUTLER — A subject was arrested and firearms, drugs and drug paraphernalia were seized after an incident that began in the village on Tuesday morning, according to Butler Police Chief Eric Winbigler. Winbigler stated that at approximately 6 a.m., the Butler Police Department was dispatched to the area of 132 Cleveland St. in reference to […]
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Ashland welcomes national champion Eagles home with a rally
ASHLAND — The Ashland University women’s basketball team received a warm, raucous welcome from their proud hometown on Monday. The No. 1-ranked Eagles, still riding high from a 78-67 NCAA Division II national championship win in Dallas against Minnesota-Duluth, landed in Cleveland around 12:40 p.m. on Monday and made their way back to Ashland in […]
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Ashland trounces Minnesota-Duluth for national title
DALLAS — The queens of Division II women’s basketball reside in Ashland, Ohio, but their coronation took place on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas. The No. 1-ranked Eagles were fitted for a crown after holding off a late rally by sixth-ranked Minnesota Duluth to earn a 78-67 national championship victory at the American Airlines Arena. […]