MARION — Authorities say Shawn Grate provided a sketch artist from Delaware County with details Monday morning that could help the Marion County Sheriff’s Department crack a nine-year-old cold case. […]
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Brown Sound III evolves into ethnic music festival
MANSFIELD — Aurelio Diaz insists his “Brown Sound” music project is inclusive, despite its moniker that may suggest otherwise. “Black or white bores me. I don’t like the thought that […]
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Taking Root Farms hosts 5K event at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course
MANSFIELD — Taking Root Farms, a developing nonprofit which hopes to open a working farm for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has moved closer to accomplishing its dream. Angela […]
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Mothers honored at National Gold Star Mothers Day at the Mohican Memorial Shrine
PERRYSVILLE — “The groves of trees sway in the wind, like soldiers standing guard over memories.” Rebecca Frank, president of the Ohio Department of Gold Star Mothers, lost her son, […]
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Authorities report Mansfield teen, baby are safe
MANSFIELD (UPDATED) — Authorities have reported finding 15-year-old Kayla Arndt and her nine-month-old baby, Dustin Hardin. On Friday night, Mansfield Police Captain Shari Robertson told the Richland Source Arndt and […]
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Sheriff accepts $5K check from ADT for saving local woman’s life
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office received a $5,000 grant Thursday for its involvement in saving an elderly woman’s life in late July. Julie Kissel was home alone […]
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Abandoned Bonded station up for bid with Chicago real estate firm
MANSFIELD — The abandoned gas station on the corner of Marion Avenue and Wood Street opened for bidding through a Chicago realty firm Thursday morning. Mayor Tim Theaker said it […]
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Mansfield BOE approves 5-year forecast, renewal levies
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s board of education approved the district’s five-year forecast during Tuesday night’s meeting and made some changes to the way the renewal levy will show up on May’s […]
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United Way kicks off financial campaign, sets goal of $1.55 million
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s United Way kicked off its 2016 financial campaign Tuesday morning, touting nearly $310,000 already donated to the cause by pacesetter companies. Executive Director Dan Varn said […]
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BCI, MPD search 2 Mansfield locations for evidence in serial killer case
MANSFIELD — Shawn Michael Grate led Mansfield Police and Ohio BCI detectives to two locations in the city Monday night in the latest attempt to solve Rebekah Leicy’s murder. The […]