MANSFIELD — City of Mansfield and Richland County officials joined in Friday afternoon at Prospect Park for “An Official Shake Up” lemonade event. David Kirst, owner and producer of Rominus James Productions, said he wanted the free event to help city residents meet trusted leaders in the community.
Steve Sheldon
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Shiloh residents concerned by off-road vehicles on village streets
A recent rise in off-road vehicles on village streets has increased safety concerns — causing Shiloh officials to seek solutions.
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City of Mansfield offices will be open on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield government offices will be open for business as usual on April 8, the day a total solar eclipse crosses the region. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry made the announcement Monday during a solar eclipse prep press conference arranged by the Richland County Emergency Management Agency.
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Steve Sheldon re-elected to record sixth term as Richland County sheriff
MANSFIELD — Steve Sheldon is already the longest tenured sheriff in Richland County history. And after winning a sixth term in office on Tuesday, the 69-year-old Sheldon didn’t rule out a run for a seventh.
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Sheldon, Mayer & Zehner compete to be next Richland County sheriff
MANSFIELD — Steve Sheldon — and two veteran law enforcement officers who used to work for him — are campaigning to be the next Richland County sheriff. Sheldon, Matt Mayer and Don Zehner are competing in the March 19 Richland County Republican primary for a four-year term in office.
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Ohio Special Response Team
OSRT members were recognized Tuesday by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in a September 2023 missing person case.
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Bellville planning commission to consider banning marijuana dispensaries
BELLVILLE — There won’t be any cannabis dispensaries operating in Bellville for at least six months. Bellville’s village council imposed a temporary moratorium on cannabis businesses at its most recent council meeting Tuesday.
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Richland County Jail seeks ‘enhanced options’ in new medical services contract
MANSFIELD — Sheriff Steve Sheldon said Thursday it’s a “different era” these days in terms of potential medical needs for inmates at the Richland County Jail. “We have people that come in that have mental health issues. We have people that are coming in that have drug and alcohol issues. We’ve learned that, especially through […]
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Richland County Sheriff Sheldon announces 2023 awards
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon has announced the top awards at his department in 2023. Sheldon said those acknowledged were chosen by their peers, supervisors and administrators who recognized them individually, and as a group, above the rest of the employees within the Sheriff’s Office, for what they did this past year and perhaps […]
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Richland County Jail 100% compliant after state inspection
MANSFIELD — Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon has announced that the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction inspected the Richland County jail. The jail was found to be in 100% compliance. The Richland County Jail, a (Full-Service Jail), is in compliance with 178 standards, 53 “Essential,” and 125 “Important.”