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Events (tomorrow) — May 19, 2026

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Tomorrow Mini Makers (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Main Library - Crafty Kids (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Madison Branch - Fairy Tale Fun (10:00 am–11:00 am)Main Library - Plant Swap! (4:00 pm–6:00 pm)Butler...

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Troopers Investigating a Two Vehicle Injury Crash on Interstate 71 North at Milepost 180 in Ashland County

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2026 Contact: Lieutenant Brian J. Beal (419) 289-0911 Mifflin Township - On Monday, May 18th, 2026, at approximately 7:48 AM, troopers from the Ashland Highway Patrol Post were dispatched to...

5th Ave. Street Closure Planned in Mansfield for Road Repairs

MANSFIELD, Ohio — Motorists in Mansfield should prepare for traffic disruptions next week as a portion of 5th Avenue will be closed for road repairs and catch basin maintenance. City officials announced...

CRIME

METRICH Drug Investigation, Firearms and Cash Seized

Drug Investigation/Search Warrant/Arrest On April 27, 2026, METRICH Detectives with the assistance of the Mansfield Police Department and members of ASORT executed a drug related search warrant at 777 Highland Ave., Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.The search warrant was authorized by the Honorable Judge David Badnell of the Mansfield Municipal Court.  METRICH Detectives conducted their search and seized approximately 73 grams of suspected cocaine, (2) Rifles- Ruger 25-06 & Century arms .762 cal.,(1) Handgun S&W 9mm, along with a Flare gun and $13,258.50 in US currency and other drug related evidence. Also, arrested and incarcerated was Timothy Bush, on charges of (1) ct. Trafficking in Cocaine (F-1) & Possession of Cocaine (F-1), (2) cts. of...

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U.S. Department of State

Welcoming the Arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi

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Office of the Spokesperson Welcoming the Arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi Media Note May 15, 2026 President Trump has pledged that anyone who hurts Americans, or is planning to hurt Americans, will be found and held accountable. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi—accused of directing and urging others to attack U.S. interests, including by…
Department of Labor

US Department of Labor reinforces English language proficiency requirements for foreign...

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification today issued sub-regulatory guidance in the form of frequently asked questions to clarify the information employers are required to provide when seeking foreign workers who will be engaged in the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Specifically, the FAQs now clarify that all job…

Ohio State Patrol – Fatal Accident Release

For Immediate Release:  March 17, 2024 Contact: Lieutenant Jason P. Murfield (419) 756-2222 Fatal Crash on...

Ashland County Search warrant served and Fire Chief Arrested

Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant in Ongoing BCI Investigation Ashland County, Ohio – On August 21, 2025, the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, working in cooperation with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI),...

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Newman St Water Shut Service Shut Down

This is a notification from the City of Mansfield: Mansfield,...

Fugitives of the Week October 28, 2024

FUGITIVE: Akil Gordon The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force...

Road Closure – N. Mulberry St.

This is a notification from the City of Mansfield: Mansfield,...

Road Closure – Hedges Ave.

This is a notification from the City of Mansfield: Mansfield,...

Events (tomorrow) — May 19, 2026

Tomorrow Mini Makers (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Main Library - Crafty Kids (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Madison Branch - Fairy Tale Fun (10:00 am–11:00 am)Main Library - Plant Swap! (4:00 pm–6:00 pm)Butler...

Troopers Investigating a Two Vehicle Injury Crash on Interstate 71 North at Milepost 180 in Ashland County

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2026 Contact: Lieutenant Brian J. Beal (419) 289-0911 Mifflin Township - On Monday, May 18th, 2026, at approximately 7:48 AM, troopers...

Ohio House bill removes funding set aside for state childcare accessibility program

An Ohio House committee eliminated funding for a program intended to increase childcare accessibility in a bill meant to address potential childcare fraud. The House Children and Human Services Committee brought Ohio House Bill 647 up for a hearing recently for the sole purpose of making changes to the bill. The committee’s chair, Republican state…

Are safe haven laws doing enough to protect infants in Ohio?

Ohio’s Safe Haven law allows parents in crisis to legally and anonymously surrender a newborn under 30 days old at hospitals, fire stations, or law enforcement agencies without fear of prosecution. The state has also expanded Safe Haven Baby Boxes in select communities, offering a fully anonymous option for immediate infant surrender. On its surface,…

Events (tomorrow) — May 18, 2026

Tomorrow Chrysalis Countdown (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Location-Wide Events - Name a Butterfly (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Madison Branch - Crafty Kids (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Ontario Branch - Yarn Creations (3:00 pm–4:00 pm)Bellville...