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NATO: 2 coalition US troops killed in Afghanistan - Mansfield News Journal
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record. The shootings on Thursday were the latest in a series of attacks by Afghan security forces — or militants disguised in their uniforms — against ...
March 1, 2012


In Ohio's poorest county, people do what it takes - Mansfield News Journal
"I have severe arthritis, which is why this place is such a mess," said the owner, who wouldn't give her name. "I've driven over that extension cord a hundred times," said Brewster, the principal at Western Local High School. ...
December 4, 2011


Mansfield pawn store does brisk business - Mansfield News Journal
"A lot of it is dramatized," said the employee who did not wish to be identified. "It's in Las Vegas ('Pawn Stars'), and around here people don't lose money on gambling like in Las Vegas, so we don't have people wanting to pawn their Porsche. ...
October 2, 2011


Unused, expired medicines bound for proper disposal - Mansfield News Journal
A 75-year-old woman who asked not to be identified dropped off inhalers. "I (formerly) threw it in the trash," she said. "Anybody got a cold?" quipped city police Lt. John Wendling. Coontz said in addition to pills and liquid mediciness with leak-proof ...
May 1, 2011


Oprah network checks in on Richland County drug users - Mansfield News Journal
The show begins in an anonymous hotel room in Ohio, with Mary and Brandon, two high school sweethearts who asked to remain anonymous. The News Journal was able to view a clip of the segment Monday. "Every time I put the needle in my arm, ...
March 22, 2011


Oprah network checks in on Richland County drug users - Mansfield News Journal
The show begins in an anonymous hotel room in Ohio, with Mary and Brandon, two high school sweethearts who asked to remain anonymous. The News Journal was able to view a clip of the segment Monday. "Every time I put the needle in my arm, ...
March 22, 2011


3 arrested after standoff on Foster Street - Mansfield News Journal
One of the reported hostages talked to the News Journal on the condition of anonymity after the incident. "The kids were really panicked, especially at ...
January 23, 2011


General Motors site interest renews hope for jobs - Mansfield News Journal
The company has asked to remain anonymous for now. In addition, local officials don't want to show Ohio's hand as last-minute negotiations unfold. ...
December 4, 2010


Triple murder: Crestline residents surprised governor spared Kevin Keith - Mansfield News Journal
A man who asked not to be named, citing the sensitivity of his job, said Strickland's decision was wrong, and will have political ramifications locally. ...
September 4, 2010


Police: Man shot in hand after argument - Mansfield News Journal
A woman who lives nearby, who did not wish to be identified, said she overheard arguing in the neighborhood and then heard two gunshots as she was standing ...
August 22, 2010


Citizens drop off 219 pounds of medicines - Mansfield News Journal
A 50-year-old Mansfield woman, who asked not to be identified, dropped off old prescriptions, vitamins and pet medication. "This is an excellent idea," she ...
May 16, 2010


No suspects yet in Mansfield homicide - Mansfield News Journal
A neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said Davis called out for help from his driveway Friday night. Police Sgt. Ken Carroll said no one was home when ...
May 1, 2010


Boy, 3, injured in Galion crash - Mansfield News Journal
A neighbor, who asked not to be identified, was playing with his granddaughter when he heard the crash. He called 9-1-1, went to the scene and helped the ...
April 21, 2010


Police called to drive-by at Mansfield bar - Mansfield News Journal
A 20-year-old woman, who asked not to be identified for fear of retaliation, said the dispute between the parties started late last year. ...
April 18, 2010


Scam artists target local grandparents - Mansfield News Journal
"His voice sounded similar," said the woman, who asked not to be identified. "I hardly ever talk to that grandson on the phone. ...
February 8, 2010


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