MANSFIELD — Phil Dollish had the backs of his fellow Mansfield firefighters for 33 years. On Tuesday night, they had his. City Council chambers were almost filled by firefighters who came in to support and honor the 57-year-old Dollish, who officially retired May 3. Local lawmakers unanimously approved a proclamation honoring Dollish, who joined the […]
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Mansfield Fire Dept. responds to multiple overdoses at RICI
MANSFIELD — Three incarcerated individuals are back at the Richland Correctional Institution after being transported to a local hospital following an overdose. Kenneth Spencer, a program administrator at RiCI, confirmed via a statement that three incarcerated individuals, all in the same housing unit, required medical attention after “suspected intoxication” late Tuesday night. Spencer said Narcan was […]
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Mansfield city council approves $1.165M for new EMS equipment
MANSFIELD — Mansfield lawmakers approved a contract Tuesday to trade in and upgrade the equipment inside the city’s ambulances, plus secure an extended warranty and maintenance agreement. Council voted 7-0 to approve a $1.165 million contract with Stryker, a medical supply company based in Chicago, at the recommendation of Chief Dan Crow of the Mansfield Fire […]
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Fire chiefs Justus, Crow still working on county-wide rescue teams
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison fire chief Ken Justus said he is exploring how to fund a study on specialized county-wide response teams, possibly through grants.
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2024 drowning sparks talks about Richland County rescue efforts
Proposed is an evaluation of the capability of rescue teams as currently configured and deployed, and as they should evolve into the future.
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Mansfield Fire Dept. promotes Krueger, swears in Danals
MANSFIELD — Joshua Krueger thought he wanted to become a police officer. Then he got his EMT certification and it led him down a different path. “I did my ride time with Sandusky Fire Department and decided this is exactly what I want to,” said Krueger, the newest lieutenant with the Mansfield Fire Department. Krueger […]
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Mansfield City Council OKs $862K for new, versatile mobile operations center
MANSFIELD — Police chief Jason Bammann asked for a mobile operations center that can be used for more than just emergencies. “This is a mobile billboard. This is something the Mansfield Police Department can be proud of and something the community can be proud of also,” Bammann told City Council on Tuesday evening. “I don’t […]
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Hostage-taker was chasing woman with knife when Mansfield police ended standoff
MANSFIELD — Michael Oswalt II was chasing his girlfriend from behind with a knife early Saturday morning when Mansfield police officers fatally ended his pursuit with gunfire, according to Chief Jason Bammann. The officer-involved shooting at 4:56 a.m. ended a three-hour, hostage standoff in a house at 200 Cline Ave. — a tense incident that […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield Fire Department, SpaceX and Liberty Park
MANSFIELD — The 17th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Mansfield Fire Department Chief Dan Crow and retired Chief John Harsch, who remains active with the Mansfield Fire Museum. The three men talk about the evolution of firefighting […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield’s ARPA plans, a new NECIC leader and Blood Prison
MANSFIELD — The 16th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Vic Amesquita, owner of Blood Prison at the former Ohio State Reformatory. The popular Halloween haunt is open and operating every weekend […]