MANSFIELD — There was not a squadron of law enforcement helicopters buzzing over Mansfield on Thursday evening. No buildings were firebombed. There was no escaped prison inmate running through the streets being pursued by police. Despite a Facebook social media speculation buzz that erupted and grew as the evening went on, it was just another […]
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Richland County Coroner’s Office identifies Sunday morning homicide victim
MANSFIELD — The shooting death of Malachi Miller, 19, is being treated as a homicide, according to Bob Ball, chief investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office. The Mansfield teenager died early Sunday morning in his 459 S. Main St. residence, according to Mansfield police.
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Mansfield police investigate Sunday morning shooting death of 19-year-old man
MANSFIELD — A 19-year-old man was found shot to death early Sunday morning, according to Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann. It could be the city’s fifth homicide of 2024 and the first since April.
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Speed bumps, ‘cruising’ law led to quiet summer on Mansfield’s ‘Miracle Mile’
MANSFIELD — It was a far quieter summer this year on the “Miracle Mile,” likely due to the installation of weekend speed bumps on the area along Park Avenue West between Home and Trimble roads. Safety Service Director Keith Porch told City Council on Tuesday evening accidents, reported incidents, calls for service, car stops and […]
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Mansfield Police Sgt. Brane completes Supervisor Training & Education program
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police formally congratulates Sgt. Stephen Brane for his recent graduation from the Law Enforcement Foundation’s Supervisor Training and Education Program (STEP) on May 22. Sgt. Brane was one of 35 students attending the 31st session of the program.
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Prospect Park in Mansfield site for ‘Official Shake Up’ event
MANSFIELD — City of Mansfield and Richland County officials joined in Friday afternoon at Prospect Park for “An Official Shake Up” lemonade event. David Kirst, owner and producer of Rominus James Productions, said he wanted the free event to help city residents meet trusted leaders in the community.
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Kirst invites public to ‘An Official Shake Up’ Friday
MANSFIELD — City officials will be shaking free, fair-style lemonade at Prospect Park Friday afternoon from noon to 2 p.m.
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Mansfield police target gun violence with successful ‘Saturation Detail’
MANSFIELD — Local law enforcement agencies, led by the Mansfield Police Department Community Action Team, confiscated five handguns and made 10 felony drug arrests Saturday night, according to Chief Jason Bammann. The chief said the “Saturation Detail” was aimed at continuing to curb gun violence in the city, which he said has been an ongoing […]
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OK, now it’s time to vote (really): Mansfield lawmakers to decide on cannabis dispensaries
MANSFIELD — Cheryl Meier asked two months ago why a vote on a six-month moratorium on recreational cannabis dispensaries was scheduled so quickly before Mansfield City Council. “My biggest concern is that we’re voting on this tonight. We’ve got one read and we’re voting on it,” the 2nd Ward council representative said April 16 when […]
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Mansfield City Council delays cannabis dispensary vote due to missing members
MANSFIELD — The build-up was perfect Tuesday night for the vote on a proposed six-month moratorium on any potential recreational marijuana dispensaries in Mansfield. — There was a lengthy safety committee meeting, during which a representative from The Cannabist Co. said such a facility could add $4.3 million in revenue to city coffers over the […]