BELLVILLE — A Mansfield resident has been arrested after allegedly making Facebook posts about bringing a gun into a Clear Fork Schools building. Tamara D. Sylvester-Neighbors, 29, of Mansfield, was booked into the Richland County Jail on Friday. She has a pending arraignment on a felony charge of inducing panic, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s […]
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New BearCat armored vehicle arrives for use in Mansfield, around Richland County
MANSFIELD — It’s a considerable public safety investment local law enforcement units hope doesn’t need to be used. But it’s an invaluable tool in the toolbox when it rolls out of the garage, according to Mansfield Safety Services Director Keith Porch, the city’s former police chief. A new $392,539 BearCat armored rescue vehicle — primarily […]
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Richland County Sheriff honors 8 ‘Employees of the Year’ for 2024
MANSFIELD — Eight employees were recently honored by Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon as the department’s “Employees of the Year” for 2024. The eight were honored for distinguished service in their respective divisions. Also, there were employees who were recognized and issued prestigious Buckeye State Sheriff Association awards who demonstrated exceptional service. Their awards meet […]
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Richland County commissioners approve $46 million balanced budget for 2025
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved a balanced general fund budget for 2025, a spending plan that reflects a 3.2 percent increase over the original 2024 budget. The budget of $46,092,642 matches projected revenues for next year, according to the three-member board. The commissioners have previously adopted a policy […]
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4 men with Mansfield ties sought 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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‘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 […]