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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Here's where Mansfield's new tornado sirens are — and what to expect when they sound
The City of Mansfield has installed four new tornado sirens. According to an announcement, the sirens are located at John's Park, South Park, John Todd Park and Burton Park. These sirens are now fully operational and will be maintained by Richland County. The sirens are controlled by the Richland County Sheriff's Office. A one-minute test of all sirens will take place on the last Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. The monthly test is designed to ensure that the sirens function properly. The test will consist of a steady tone lasting one minute. If severe weather is already in progress, the monthly test may be canceled. The sirens will be activated during weather emergencies when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service. Upon receiving a tornado warning, the sirens will sound a three-minute steady tone. The message will inform listeners that "Richland County is under a tornado warning until hours this date." If additional reports of a tornado touchdown are received, the sirens may be activated again in the affected area. Once the tornado warning period has expired, the sirens will sound a one-minute "all clear" signal. The message will state, "Richland County 911 to all listening stations, the tornado warning for Richland County has expired." The City of Mansfield expressed gratitude to the Richland County commissioners for their support of this project, which aims to enhance public safety for residents and visitors. For further details on how and when the sirens are activated during weather emergencies, residents can refer to the Outdoor Warning Siren Alert Notification Procedures issued by the Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The Richland County EMA can be reached at 419-774-5686 or visit its Facebook page for updates. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Mansfield installs new tornado sirens to boost emergency readiness
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Area law enforcement agencies collect over 1,400 pounds of meds
The METRICH Enforcement Unit is touting the success of its Prescription Drug Take Back event April 26. According to an announcement, law enforcement agencies in the 10-county task force region collected over 1,402 pounds of unused or expired prescription medication. In Richland County, the Mansfield Police Department collected 16 pounds, the Richland County Sheriff's Office gathered 25 pounds, the Shelby Police Department collected 18 pounds, the Lexington Police Department gathered 42 pounds and the Plymouth Police Department collected 4 pounds. Ashland County saw significant participation with the Ashland County Sheriff's Office collecting 180 pounds. In Crawford County, the Bucyrus Police Department collected 35 pounds, the Galion Police Department gathered 51 pounds and the Crawford County Sheriff's Office collected 63 pounds. Marion County reported a total of 209 pounds collected by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Marion Police Department. The event was part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Take Back Initiative. Various law enforcement agencies collaborated to ensure community participation. The METRICH region's success highlights the importance of proper medication disposal to prevent misuse and promote public health. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: METRICH agencies collect over 1,400 pounds of prescription drugs
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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Wisconsin woman arrested at a courthouse for OWI twice in one day
RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say they arrested one woman at a courthouse for OWI two times on the same day. According to a release from the Richland County Sheriff's Office, courthouse security informed a deputy Tuesday morning at 10:35 a.m. that 60-year-old Julie A. Arbegust from Richland Center had shown up to the courtroom and was possibly under the influence. Officials say the deputy was able to locate Arbegust's vehicle in the courthouse parking lot before making contact with her in the courtroom. Appleton businessman sentenced to federal prison for not paying over $1 million in employment taxes Arbegust allegedly showed signs of drug impairment and was arrested for her 3rd Operating while Under the Influence offense. She was then booked into the Richland County Jail and later released to a responsible party. Immediately after being released, officials say she was seen getting into the driver's seat of her vehicle and leaving the courthouse parking lot. The deputy once again found Arbegust and arrested her on the following charges: Two counts of Operating while Under the Influence 3rd offense Misdemeanor Bail Jumping No other information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
New wildfire nearly traps deputies searching for hiker missing weeks in South Carolina wilderness
PICKENS, S.C. – Search teams looking for a missing hiker on Friday narrowly escaped a new wildfire burning at Table Rock State Park in northwestern South Carolina. Pickens County Sheriff's Office deputies, along with K-9 units with the Richland County Sheriff's Office, were continuing the search for a hiker who has been missing for weeks in the wilderness of Table Rock Mountain, when a wildfire came dangerously close to the search team. "Our deputies actually barely escaped the fire," said Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship. "We're very blessed that they were uninjured, but it was a very scary situation for them." And it brought a halt to the deputies' search for the missing hiker. "Unfortunately, their search was cut short due to the negligent act of some hikers that led to the forest fire," Blankenship said. The fire also canceled plans for a volunteer search party on Saturday. How To Watch Fox Weather Stephanie Womacks went missing after she walked away from her campsite on the evening of March 3, and they have spent the weeks since continuing their search until Friday's fire, Blankenship said. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said she is 5 feet tall, weighs 100 pounds, and was last seen wearing a brown hoodie with jeans. They ask anyone with information about her whereabouts to notify them at 864-898-5500. The people responsible for igniting the wildfire at Table Rock have been identified as two men who were hiking in the park, according to Blankenship. He noted the investigation into the fire will continue with the help of the Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Forestry article source: New wildfire nearly traps deputies searching for hiker missing weeks in South Carolina wilderness
