Richland Correctional Institution News

The insurance carrier for a Leetonia church damaged by vandals in February 2008 filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the adult teen imprisoned for the crime.

MANSFIELD - Sidney Hardgrow is suing the owners of the former Melton's Ribs & Sports Bar, claiming they never closed on sale of the business to him, despite a written agreement.

The staffing numbers for Mansfield Correctional Institution and Richland Correctional Institution were transposed in a breakout box that ran on page 1A Sunday.

MANSFIELD -- Tanya Fellure asked for a demotion because she wanted her old job back.

A union official said he fears for the safety of Mansfield Correctional Institution guards in the wake of what he called a gang uprising.

MANSFIELD - A West Virginia couple will move into the first Chamber District home constructed by the City of Mansfield sponsorship.

A trio of inmates were recognized by Gov. Ted Strickland for work to preserve the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 645 at Ross Correctional Institution.

William Griffith is set for a parole hearing next month after serving 20 years for two counts of rape and aggravated burglary.

MANSFIELD -- Christmas came early for five Richland County families Wednesday. Employees and military veteran offenders from the Richland Correctional Institution adopted the families based on recommendation ...