LEXINGTON — The Richland County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of a dead body found near the Richland B&O Trail as James Beardsley on Wednesday. Beardsley’s body was sent to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office to complete an autopsy. That office identified the body. Tom Stortz, an investigator with the Richland County Coroner’s Office, said […]
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Mansfield woman died in Richland County Jail April 14 from fentanyl
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield woman who died in the Richland County Jail on April 14 died from fentanyl intoxication, according to the Richland County Coroner’s Office. Candice Crose, 32, was pronounced dead at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at 9:52 a.m. after she was transported following a “medical emergency,” according to Richland County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Chris […]
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Investigation initiated into second inmate death in a month at Richland County Jail
MANSFIELD — The second death of an inmate in less than a month following a “medical emergency” at the Richland County Jail is under investigation, according to Richland County Sheriff’s Capt. Chris Blunk. Rebecca Westfield, 54, of Mansfield, was pronounced dead May 7 at 5:25 a.m. at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, according to Tom Stortz, an […]
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Noon Optimist Club recognizes quality students across Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Noon Optimist Club hosted its quality students awards banquet on March 27 at Dan Lew Exchange, recognizing 22 students.