MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to sewer line repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: South Mulberry Street from Glessner Avenue to Mendota Street. Bartley Avenue from Marion Avenue to Glessner Avenue. Detour and construction signs will be posted at the […]
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The Trial(s) of the Century: Sternbaum vs. Boyle
In this episode Richland Source managing editor Larry Phillips and city editor Carl Hunnell compare and contrast the two most famous murder cases in Mansfield history. The Sternbaum trial was the subject of a four-part series that was published earlier this week on Richland Source. The murder of Leah Sternbaum took place on Dec. 4, […]
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Mankind Murals seeks artists for Luminous Eclipse event
MANSFIELD — Mankind Murals Inc is hosting a Luminous Eclipse event in the Luminous City studio lot in Downtown Mansfield during the Solar Eclipse happening on Monday, April 8. The submission form can be found at this link. This form is accepting artwork submissions for a downtown gallery wall during the Luminous Eclipse event. Artwork in […]
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Sternbaum murder case aftermath finished in Florida
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a four-part series. Part I was on Feb. 26. Part II was on Feb. 27. Part III was on Feb. 28. MANSFIELD — No trial in the history of Richland County had ever drawn the media attention the Max Sternbaum case did. The capital murder trial that found […]
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Mansfield phone scam includes impersonating a police officer
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to alert area residents of a possible phone fraud occurring in the community. “We have received complaints from area residents who advised they are receiving calls from the Mansfield Police Department requesting payment for fines,” stated assistant police chief Jason Bammann. “The caller advises that if […]
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Section of West Park Blvd. closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. West Park Blvd from Park Avenue West to Ausdale Avenue. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised to plan an alternate […]
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Moving up, literally: Mansfield police chief elevated to safety service director
MANSFIELD — The first time Keith Porch heard a police dispatcher on the radio was enough to send he and his brother running home. The 49-year-old Porch — on his final day as the Mansfield Police Department chief — laughed in his office Tuesday afternoon as he recalled the day he and his brother visited […]
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Electronics for Beginners summer camp open to high school students
MANSFIELD – Richland County high school students are invited to apply for a new summer camp Electronics for Beginners. The camp takes place on Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Students will learn the basics of Arduino programming while creating innovative designs. They […]
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Sgt. Jonathan Ahles to retire from Mansfield Police Dept.
MANSFIELD — Sergeant Jonathan P. Ahles has announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective March 4, 2024. “Sergeant Ahles’ retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police, the citizens of this community and culminates a career that has exemplified the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” stated Mansfield police […]
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Mansfield’s infamous Sternbaum case started with a murder & arson
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part II of a four-part series. Part I published on Feb. 26. Part III will publish on Feb. 28 and Part IV will finish the series on Feb. 29. MANSFIELD — Mansfield had two murder cases that dominated the 20th century. Both were called “The Trial of the Century” by the […]
