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Tomorrow Chrysalis Countdown (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Location-Wide Events - Name a Butterfly (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Madison Branch - Children’s Art Show (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Main Library - Crafty Kids (12:00 am–11:59...

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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...

Fatal Crash Closes Intersection in Franklin Township; One Dead, One Injured

Franklin Township, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon, August 15, 2025, at the intersection of State Route 13 and State Route 96 West...

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

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign...

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Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani Readout
U.S. Department of State

Disrupting Iran’s Overseas Military Procurement Networks

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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Disrupting Iran’s Overseas Military Procurement Networks Press Statement. May 8, 2026 Today, the Trump Administration is imposing sanctions on 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involved in Iran’s efforts to acquire or use arms and

Ohio’s most populous county sees 43% increase in unsheltered homelessness, according to report

Franklin County’s annual Point-in-Time Count identified 2,587 people experiencing homelessness — a 1.2% increase from 2025. Sheltered homelessness decreased by 8% with 165 fewer people in emergency shelters and transitional housing, but unsheltered homelessness increased 43% — from 455 in 2025 to 651 in 2026, according to the point-in-time count. “We’re seeing more people forced…

Commercial Trash Truck Roll Over Oh-13

The Ohio Highway State Patrol and Shiloh Fire and Rescue responded to a commercial vehicle rollover accident on OH-13 near Noble Road Thursday. According to a witness at the scene, the driver of...

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 16, 2026

Tomorrow Chrysalis Countdown (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Location-Wide Events - Name a Butterfly (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Madison Branch - Children’s Art Show (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Main Library - Crafty Kids (12:00 am–11:59...

Missing: : Nichole Scott (OH)

Nichole Scott, Age Now: 13, Missing: 04/23/2026. Missing From Columbus, OH. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Columbus Police Department (Ohio) 1-614-454-4545 .

Ohio AG Dave Yost is trying to dismiss 77 cases against former Ohio State doctor Richard Strauss

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently filed a motion on behalf of Ohio State University asking to drop 77 cases involving the late Dr. Richard Strauss sexually abusing Ohio State student-athletes. Yost is arguing that any claims of abuse that happened before Oct. 21, 1986 should be thrown out, he said in a May 10…

Events (tomorrow) — May 15, 2026

Tomorrow Crafty Kids (12:00 am–11:59 pm)Madison Branch - ParaPsyCon (9:00 am–5:00 pm)Historic Ohio State Reformatory, 100 Reformatory Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44905, United States 81st Annual May Show...

US Department of Labor reinforces English language proficiency requirements for foreign workers operating commercial motor vehicles

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…