MANSFIELD — A 17-year-old Mansfield teen may be bound over for trial as an adult for the second time in just three months on homicide-related charges. The alleged crimes occurred just six months apart, according to court records. The teenager was arraigned Tuesday in Richland County Juvenile Court on eight new counts, ranging from aggravated […]
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17-year-old suspect arraigned on charges related to 2023 Mansfield homicide
MANSFIELD — A 17-year-old male was arraigned in Richland County Juvenile Court on Tuesday on unspecified charges related to the 2023 shooting death of Jason Antrican. The defendant was charged May 2 in the death, according to Juvenile Court Judge Steve McKinley, who said a pre-trial hearing in the case could occur as soon as […]
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Richland County Juvenile Detention Facility earns 100% rating for 4th straight year
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Juvenile Court was recently notified that the Detention Facility earned a 100% rating for the fourth consecutive year. “The operation of a detention facility is very complex,” said Richland County Juvenile Court Judge Steve McKinley. “I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the entire staff who made this […]
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Richland County Mental Health Board celebrates Recovery Month in September
MANSFIELD — Sherry Branham-Fonner said she has seen progress in her first nine months as the executive director of the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board. Branham-Fonner, who received a proclamation Tuesday from the Richland County Board of Commissioners marking September as Recovery Month, said a reorganization effort implemented earlier this year has […]
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Open Source: What youth mentoring programs are available in Richland County?
Editor’s Note: This story idea was suggested by a reader. Do you have a question you’d like our reporters to answer? Submit it here. MANSFIELD — Did you know you can make a positive impact on a child’s future with just four hours a month? Research has shown that children benefit from the consistent presence of […]