Ontario greenlights ‘Safe-Routes-to-School’ grant application:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/09/ontario-greenlights-safe-routes-to-school-grant-application/

Today - we’re talking about community, safety, and connectivity in Ontario.

Ontario greenlights &lsquo;Safe-Routes-to-School&rsquo; grant application:
<a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/09/ontario-greenlights-safe-routes-to-school-grant-application/">https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/09/ontario-greenlights-safe-routes-to-school-grant-application/</a>
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Today - we&rsquo;re talking about community, safety, and connectivity in Ontario.

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Ontario greenlights ‘Safe-Routes-to-School’ grant application; Ted Ginn Jr.; Remembering Doc Daugherty

In this week’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by former Mansfield police Chief Phil Messer, who served in the MPD for 34 years, the last eight as chief, before retiring in 2010.Messer helped to found and grow the METRICH Enforcement Unit during his years on the force. He oversaw the department’s special investigations unit and also helped lead the law enforcement effort that helped clean up the downtown area when the Richland Carrousel Park was coming into fruition.Today is Part One of that chat. Part Two will air on Christmas Eve next week.Hunnell is also joined by Executive Producer Zac Hiser and videographer Grant Ritchey to talk about the news of the week, including a preview of Tuesday night’s Mansfield City Council, where lawmakers are expected to vote on the appropriation of the city’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.The trio also discussed a plan to possibly provide central air conditioning for the kennels at the Richland County Dog Warden & Adoption Center, the choice of third-generation MPD police officer Blake Bammann as “Officer of the Year,” and the Richland County Board of Commissioners approving a balanced $46 million general fund budget for 2025.
Relevant links: AC for kennels at Dog WardenMPD's Blake Bammann as Officer of the YearCommissioners 2025 budget
Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.
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In this week&rsquo;s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by former Mansfield police Chief Phil Messer, who served in the MPD for 34 years, the last eight as chief, before retiring in 2010.Messer helped to found and grow the METRICH Enforcement Unit during his years on the force. He oversaw the department&rsquo;s special investigations unit and also helped lead the law enforcement effort that helped clean up the downtown area when the Richland Carrousel Park was coming into fruition.Today is Part One of that chat. Part Two will air on Christmas Eve next week.Hunnell is also joined by Executive Producer Zac Hiser and videographer Grant Ritchey to talk about the news of the week, including a preview of Tuesday night&rsquo;s Mansfield City Council, where lawmakers are expected to vote on the appropriation of the city&rsquo;s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.The trio also discussed a plan to possibly provide central air conditioning for the kennels at the Richland County Dog Warden &amp; Adoption Center, the choice of third-generation MPD police officer Blake Bammann as &ldquo;Officer of the Year,&rdquo; and the Richland County Board of Commissioners approving a balanced $46 million general fund budget for 2025. Relevant links:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/13/a-cooler-summer-commissioners-consider-central-ac-at-dog-shelter/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/13/a-cooler-summer-commissioners-consider-central-ac-at-dog-shelter/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734495777302000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sYms0bjzPZdbOKZp7GMMS">AC for kennels at Dog Warden</a><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/13/third-generation-blake-bammann-picked-mansfield-police-officer-of-the-year/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/13/third-generation-blake-bammann-picked-mansfield-police-officer-of-the-year/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734495777302000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1x-nP7ni6ohDPqJgQOy2Kw">MPD's Blake Bammann as Officer of the Year</a><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/12/richland-county-commissioners-approve-46-million-balanced-budget-for-2025/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/12/richland-county-commissioners-approve-46-million-balanced-budget-for-2025/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734495777302000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YG2EfwzJuwh8MS9a-XBmq">Commissioners 2025 budget</a> Intro song credit:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si=F12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si%3DF12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734495777302000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2bYFsF23AmFfSXdjqSWhhH">Smoke And Drink</a>, by Luke Watson. <a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/members/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/members/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734495777302000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HeLc0J6TaLSNAsyRUwGeE">Be a Source Member</a>&nbsp;for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Get 50% OFF Annual Enthusiast and Leader tiers with code SAVEBIG50 through Jan. 3.

News Man Weekly: Former Mansfield Police Chief Phil Messer, Part I

Mon 12/16/24

Mansfield man pens biography of Tom McEvoy:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/15/poker-pioneer-mansfield-man-pens-autobiography-of-tom-mcevoy/

Today - we’re diving into the fascinating world of poker history and the incredible story of a Mansfield man who brought one of poker’s legends to life in print.

Mansfield man pens biography of Tom McEvoy:
<a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/15/poker-pioneer-mansfield-man-pens-autobiography-of-tom-mcevoy/">https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/15/poker-pioneer-mansfield-man-pens-autobiography-of-tom-mcevoy/</a>
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Today - we&rsquo;re diving into the fascinating world of poker history and the incredible story of a Mansfield man who brought one of poker&rsquo;s legends to life in print.

Mansfield man pens biography of Tom McEvoy; Chris Spielman; Remembering Rosemary Sutter

Fri 12/13/24

Shelby Mayor Steve Schag named Elected Official of the Year:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/11/shelby-mayor-steve-schag-named-elected-official-of-the-year/

Today - Shelby Mayor Steve Schag was recently named Elected Official of the Year by the Area Agency on Aging. He accepted the award during their annual meeting at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center.

Shelby Mayor Steve Schag named Elected Official of the Year:
<a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/11/shelby-mayor-steve-schag-named-elected-official-of-the-year/">https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/11/shelby-mayor-steve-schag-named-elected-official-of-the-year/</a>
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Today - Shelby Mayor Steve Schag was recently named Elected Official of the Year by the Area Agency on Aging. He accepted the award during their annual meeting at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center.

Ontario greenlights ‘Safe-Routes-to-School’ grant application; Ted Ginn Jr.; Remembering Doc Daugherty

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