MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding four individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list. What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed to “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information directly leading to […]
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‘This day isn’t just for us veterans alone,’ Veterans Day speaker says in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Veterans Day is not for veterans alone. “When we served our country, we did not serve to fulfill personal interests,” retired Air Force MSgt. Kari Pfeifer said Monday. “We serve the national interest of the United States of America, and that’s why this day isn’t just for us veterans alone. It’s a day […]
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Trucker dies in Richland County crash Friday night on I-71 near Ohio 97
MANSFIELD — A tractor-trailer operator died Friday night in a single-vehicle crash on I-71 in Richland County, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The name of the driver was not released on Saturday morning, pending identification and next-of-kin notification. Troopers received a report of a commercial vehicle crash on the […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office proposes $21.1 million budget for 2025
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has proposed a $21.1 million budget for 2025, an increase of 12.1 percent over what was appropriated in 2024. Sheriff Steve Sheldon and his administrators met with the Richland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday to go over the proposed spending plan, which includes law enforcement, the county […]
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Men sought for sex offense, escape charges on Fugitive of the Week list
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding four individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list. What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed to “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information directly leading to […]
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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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20-year-old Richland County Highway Dept. worker killed in worksite accident
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Richland County Highway Department worker was killed Wednesday when he was struck by a vehicle during a road maintenance effort on Bowman Street Road. According to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Trenton Gallaway, of Lucas, was outside of a highway department vehicle when he was struck […]
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Facebook got it wrong: Mansfield police conducted ‘saturation patrol’ Thursday
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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Man sought for strangulation, woman for involuntary manslaughter on Fugitive of the Week list
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding four individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list. What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed to “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information directly leading to […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office to boost traffic safety measures with $73K grant
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office plans to use a new $73,969.20 grant to help keep local motorists safer — even from themselves. “These funds are critical in ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to keep our local community safe,” said Sheriff Steve Sheldon. “Based on crash data, speeding, impaired driving, […]