Wipond discusses mental health 'industry' issues outlined in his book about forced treatment in North America: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/new-machine-will-allow-ashland-law-enforcement-to-drug-test-confiscated-materials-in-minutes/article_32534402-c8e5-11ed-b3f7-df954e856c0a.html Today – A Canadian investigative journalist and author shining a light on a “chaotic” mental health system in North America read from his new book at Ashland Public Library this week.

Richland Source is expanding to full-time coverage of Shelby and the North County: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/richland-source-to-expand-to-full-time-coverage-of-shelby-and-the-north-county/article_cf0a1c06-c761-11ed-bd5f-5774fa4ce751.html?block_id=1098581 Today - Richland Source is headed north! That’s right - we’re excited to announce we’re growing our team and bringing on a full-time staff reporter who will concentrate on Shelby and northern Richland County.

New machine will allow Ashland law enforcement to drug test confiscated materials in minutes: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/new-machine-will-allow-ashland-law-enforcement-to-drug-test-confiscated-materials-in-minutes/article_32534402-c8e5-11ed-b3f7-df954e856c0a.html Today – When law enforcement in Ashland County confiscates a small amount of suspected narcotics, it can take weeks or months to get results back. But soon, that wait time will be reduced to minutes

Win a couch from McCready Interiors!: https://www.facebook.com/RichlandSource/posts/pfbid05HgcxLg3myJJXKMFhoHobkkKNWFRfJ7vetqoZyhgCfWxvWQZRjAMoqcqHg3A6cDpl Walker Lake Starbucks workers strike Wednesday with 100 other stores across the nation: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/walker-lake-starbucks-workers-strike-wednesday-with-100-other-stores-across-the-nation/article_e2bb6388-c8e5-11ed-8be7-1f3461be4b0a.html Today - The lights were dark at 2172 Walker Lake Road on Wednesday as Ontario Starbucks workers went on strike for better staffing.

Mansfield City Council on the future of food truck regulations: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/mansfield-city-council-may-consider-creating-local-food-truck-regulations/article_6cee4c66-c84e-11ed-a908-8b9247dcf1d1.html Closing in on 100: McCready Interiors passes business to fourth generation in its 99th year: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/closing-in-on-100-mccready-interiors-passes-business-to-fourth-generation-in-its-99th-year/article_fd2807ea-c4fc-11ed-92d0-b7e699b7956d.html Today —  Health insurance costs for employees represent about 10 percent of the Richland County general fund budget in 2023, including a 6.7 percent increase for the current year.

Richland County commissioners told rising prescription drug costs helping fuel insurance claims: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/richland-county-commissioners-told-rising-prescription-drug-costs-helping-fuel-insurance-claims/article_a8fc1a90-c7e9-11ed-96aa-036c95568d5d.html?block_id=1098581 Sign up for our sports newsletter: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/ Today —  Health insurance costs for employees represent about 10 percent of the Richland County general fund budget in 2023, including a 6.7 percent increase for the current year.

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for new home on Foster Street: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/habitat-for-humanity-breaks-ground-for-new-home-on-foster-street/article_b4d5a8a8-c506-11ed-a849-e34d578973f3.html Today - Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on a new home on Foster Street!

Eagles hope to finish what they started in 2020: https://www.ashlandsource.com/sports/ashland_university/the-championship-that-never-was-eagles-hope-to-finish-what-they-started-in-2020/article_88a5fb29-8b75-5cac-8f31-0f8840a927b5.html More coverage of the tournament: https://www.ashlandsource.com/sports/ashland_university/ Are you following our Ashland Eagles on their tournament run? Drop us a note! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCP6zoHHMp20cnr_IIxXqnDgLb0ejXPtUvi9CQrsXEA1vKvA/viewform Sign up for our sports newsletter: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/ Today – Ashland University’s Women's Basketball team is headed to compete in the Elite 8. They’re driven, in part, by the championship that never was.

Weeks later, few clues of missing Timothy Metcalf: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/weeks-later-few-clues-of-missing-timothy-metcalf/article_4d93bd9c-f022-50a1-92e2-4afcbaac727f.html Today - More than three weeks have passed since 74 year old Timothy Metcalf walked out of his home on the north side of Ashland, leaving behind his keys and his wallet.

Kokosing Construction awarded $6.99 million contract to resurface Mansfield streets: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/kokosing-construction-awarded-6-99-million-contract-to-resurface-mansfield-streets/article_3bd2ff20-c266-11ed-a1de-13bf77fd427b.html Today – Kokosing Construction will resurface 34 miles of Mansfield streets in 2023 at a cost of $6.99 million.

Richland County Land Bank making Ocie Hill building bricks available to public: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/richland-county-land-bank-making-ocie-hill-building-bricks-available-to-public/article_eb3fe57c-c26b-11ed-abe6-7f77354dcf25.html Sign up for our sports newsletter: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/ Today —  A piece of the city's north end history is now available. The Richland County Land Bank has announced that bricks from the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center are available to the public for free.

Local radio station Y105 nominated for national community service award: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/local-radio-station-y105-nominated-for-national-community-service-award/article_882c6618-bf55-11ed-9501-ab652ed34f16.html Tim Tarvin reflects on 31 years in Shelby schools: https://www.richlandsource.com/education/relationships-are-everything-tim-tarvin-reflects-on-31-years-in-shelby-schools/article_50eced12-bde8-11ed-84af-e342fb9c0323.html Today - Local radio station Y105 was nominated for national community service award

Local history project documents Jewish life in Richland County: https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/local-history-project-documents-jewish-life-in-richland-county/article_e0e8b804-bd27-11ed-a6eb-ef695275538d.html Sign up for our sports newsletter: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/ Today – Austin Reid, an Ohio native and hobby historian, recently completed a 35-page history documenting the lives and accomplishments of Jewish communities in and around Mansfield. 

West-Torrence talks to city leaders about proposed NECIC community center: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/all-of-that-in-one-place-west-torrence-talks-to-city-leaders-about-proposed-necic/article_335a68d2-bdc6-11ed-9863-07b9087eee39.html Today - Deanna West-Torrence recently talked to city leaders about proposed NECIC community center.

City of Mansfield financial picture improves as final budget nears approval: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/city-of-mansfield-financial-picture-improves-as-final-budget-nears-approval/article_123e3d5a-bd57-11ed-9133-ab7fabcfbffa.html JC Elgin Co., LPA assists those through the bankruptcy process with compassion and efficiency: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/jc-elgin-co-lpa-assists-those-through-the-bankruptcy-process-with-compassion-and-efficiency/article_f44e3b76-85fa-11ed-9562-cf164eb0720d.html Today – The City of Mansfield financial picture improves as the final budget nears approval.

Open Source: Is there an organization that connects real estate investors in Mansfield? https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-is-there-an-organization-that-connects-real-estate-investors-in-mansfield/article_a9429794-b84f-11ed-9d84-8f46c92f7f00.html?block_id=1098581 Sign up for our sports newsletter: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/ Today —  Is there an organization that connects real estate investors in Mansfield?

Shelby Police Dept. welcomes new officers: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/shelby-police-dept-welcomes-new-officers/article_a02818b6-bc3f-11ed-bf08-8b22328ce1f0.html?block_id=1098581 Today - The Shelby Police Department swore in two new officers Friday afternoon and recognized a handful of recent hires and promotions. 

Ashland County woman convicted of animal cruelty sentenced to 90 days in jail: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/ashland-county-woman-convicted-of-animal-cruelty-sentenced-to-jail-but-time-wont-start-until/article_f881e1c7-d770-5a10-942e-97efd7d22f2a.html Sign up for our sports newsletter: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/ Today – A woman charged with five counts of animal cruelty was recently sentenced to 90 days in jail.

Demolition of former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center underway in Mansfield: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/demolition-of-former-ocie-hill-neighborhood-center-underway-in-mansfield/article_09834f0a-b868-11ed-aecc-f7d19ee07aee.html St. Mary Church family celebrates WWII veteran, New Washington native Linus Bishop's 100th birthday: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/st-mary-church-family-celebrates-wwii-veteran-new-washington-native-linus-bishops-100th-birthday/article_2ee6a60a-b5fe-11ed-8438-5b58f7aa09d0.html Social on Main debuting 2023 First Friday entertainment series: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/social-on-main-debuting-2023-first-friday-entertainment-series/article_b4afeafc-b91a-11ed-8ff5-4ff175f67867.html?block_id=1098581 Today - Demolition is underway of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center, a century-old building on Mansfield's north side.

Ashland County Jail trying to keep its population numbers under control: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/ashland-county-jail-trying-to-keep-its-population-numbers-under-control/article_c6155c08-7fc8-5428-acb0-021c776c7dec.html JC Elgin Co., LPA assists those through the bankruptcy process with compassion and efficiency: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/jc-elgin-co-lpa-assists-those-through-the-bankruptcy-process-with-compassion-and-efficiency/article_f44e3b76-85fa-11ed-9562-cf164eb0720d.html Today – The Ashland County Jail has asked law enforcement partners throughout the county to re-evaluate whether offenders should be jailed or not.

Richland Area Chamber & Jodie Perry honored with statewide awards: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/richland-area-chamber-jodie-perry-honored-with-statewide-awards/article_dea7f4a0-b783-11ed-bbfa-9365bbd8a43b.html?block_id=1098581 Sign up for our sports newsletter: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/ Today —  After a year of awarding small business grants, investing in community development and continuing a community brand campaign, the Richland Area Chamber was recognized with a statewide award.

Richland County Dog Shelter in 'dire' need of people willing to provide new homes: https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-richland-county-dog-shelter-in-dire-need-of-people-willing-to-provide-new/article_676110e2-b6cb-11ed-9e96-836ace544859.html?block_id=1098581 Today - The Richland County Dog Warden and Adoption Shelter is in "dire" need of residents willing to accept a new pet.

East Palestine train derailment helps focus Richland County EMA training scenario: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/east-palestine-train-derailment-helps-focus-richland-county-ema-training-scenario/article_5d091408-b12d-11ed-9499-e709692eed40.html?block_id=1098581 Today – A closer look at how the East Palestine train derailment will help focus a Richland County EMA training scenario.

Mansfield will use ARPA funds to pay firefighter bonuses: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/mansfield-will-use-arpa-funds-to-pay-firefighter-bonuses/article_d6f6b26a-b381-11ed-a68a-737ebd145902.html?block_id=1098581 Today - The City of Mansfield will use American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay each of its sworn firefighters a $6,000 "retention payment”.

Editorial: It's time to make the NECIC community center a reality: https://www.richlandsource.com/oped/richland_source/editorial-its-time-to-make-the-necic-community-center-a-reality/article_7c3a4340-b1d9-11ed-b297-c76a6c59b59e.html Whatever your talent in the arts is, the Renaissance is there to push you forward: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/whatever-your-talent-in-the-arts-is-the-renaissance-is-there-to-push-you-forward/article_ca8dcae6-a3db-11ed-a449-7fbf2c4e2199.html Today – It's time to make the NECIC community center a reality.

Leadership in action: Madison teens teach Black history at Eastview Elementary: https://www.richlandsource.com/education/leadership-in-action-madison-teens-teach-black-history-at-eastview-elementary/article_01bb24f6-af43-11ed-9f7b-cf79c04d2eb5.html?block_id=1098581 Richland Young Professionals hosting 2nd annual casino night Feb. 24: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/richland-young-professionals-hosting-2nd-annual-casino-night-feb-24/article_874d3fbe-acaa-11ed-8222-9311d4a121a2.html?block_id=1098581 Today —  Members of the Madison Student Initiative, a leadership group for high schoolers, visited third and fourth grade classrooms at Eastview Elementary last week to talk about Black history.

Shelby Pickleball courts to be complete by July: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/shelby-pickleball-courts-to-be-complete-by-july/article_9e89a4ec-ad81-11ed-9d96-8bf3f6d140cd.html Today - The new pickleball courts at Seltzer Park should be ready for action by July.

Clear Fork BOE votes to re-employ Supt. Wyckoff for one year: https://www.richlandsource.com/education/clear-fork-boe-votes-to-re-employ-supt-wyckoff-for-one-year/article_a2532fd4-ae4f-11ed-9a78-9b6e274df1c1.html Today – Late last week the Clear Fork school board voted unanimously to re-employ Superintendent Janice Wyckoff for one more year, despite widespread criticism.

You tough enough? Arm wrestling matches land in Fredericktown: https://www.knoxpages.com/sports/you-tough-enough-arm-wrestling-matches-land-in-fredericktown/article_447113b8-a8c8-11ed-83db-f7653a0b3e4a.html Today - Arm wrestling matches are getting serious in Fredericktown.

​​Miss Ohio revisits Mansfield, reflects on Top 10 effort at Miss America: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/miss-ohio-revisits-mansfield-reflects-on-top-10-effort-at-miss-america/article_ad6bd610-abb0-11ed-be97-9ff03e118b40.html?block_id=1098581 Today – A conversation with Miss Ohio who sat down with us during her visit to Mansfield earlier this week.

Ritter's Run Apartments to be completed by June in Mansfield: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/ritters-run-apartments-to-be-completed-by-june-in-mansfield/article_d6cd3f1a-a8a1-11ed-936c-ab0b9f440fff.html Shelby welcomes new Mickey Mart gas station with Dunkin' Donuts franchise on State Rt. 39: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/shelby-welcomes-new-mickey-mart-gas-station-with-dunkin-donuts-franchise-on-state-rt-39/article_c0076316-a688-11ed-a5e8-c31f3e3f1b28.html Today —  The Ritter's Run apartment complex doesn't have a foundation yet, but it does have a triple-digit waitlist.

Madison South students raise funds for classmate with cancer: https://www.richlandsource.com/education/madison-south-students-raise-funds-for-classmate-with-cancer/article_9df49168-a7f0-11ed-90b7-370445524cfd.html Sign up for our sports newsletter: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/ Today - Madison South students are raising funds for a classmate with cancer.

City of Mansfield sues 30-plus companies over alleged contamination at airport: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/city-of-mansfield-sues-30-plus-companies-over-alleged-contamination-at-airport/article_43ab9290-a95a-11ed-b153-63b5a6837501.html The Open Mic Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-punctuates-life-decisions-with-ricky-mitchell/id1318897079?i=1000596975836 Today – The City of Mansfield is suing a litany of companies it claims is responsible for contamination in the soil and water at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport.

Mansfield City Council approves 'readiness to serve' charge for water users: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/mansfield-city-council-approves-readiness-to-serve-charge-for-water-users/article_259eba28-a754-11ed-af44-2352ec418034.html Today - The price of water is not going up for City of Mansfield water consumers. But access to that water is going to cost more.

Today – Key moments during Shelby Mayor Steve Schag’s State of the City address.

Richland County auditor's website offers details on proposed property tax levies: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/elections/richland-county-auditors-website-offers-details-on-proposed-property-tax-levies/article_69db551c-a6f9-11ed-bd00-db4071b56de6.html Today —  A new tool on the Richland County auditor's website gives voters with clarity about proposed property tax issues on the ballot. And later — We’re joined by Richland Source sports reporter Curt Conrad to get some insight into the upcoming high school basketball tournaments.

Here's what House Bill 507 means for Ohio's state parks: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/heres-what-house-bill-507-means-for-ohios-state-parks/article_17653996-9b5b-11ed-889d-5343fd820446.html Punjabi Oven to reopen Feb. 13 with local favorites & new items: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/punjabi-oven-to-reopen-feb-13-with-local-favorites-new-items/article_53b7218e-a3ee-11ed-ba20-fb6a1bf6d69c.html Today - A closer look at what House Bill 507 means for Ohio's state parks.

Mansfield police, U.S. Secret Service uncover $890K in alleged bank fraud: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/mansfield-police-u-s-secret-service-uncover-890k-in-alleged-bank-fraud/article_c61b502a-a40b-11ed-925c-c3cebeaabe07.html Shelby grad becomes 4th generation owner of Carothers Pest Control: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/shelby-grad-becomes-4th-generation-owner-of-carothers-pest-control/article_09dde628-a188-11ed-be0b-c31c86b5bb70.html Today – Nearly $900,000 in alleged bank fraud was uncovered during an investigation by Mansfield police and the U.S. Secret Service.

Shelby man creates cat-themed cooperative board game: https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/shelby-man-creates-cat-themed-cooperative-board-game/article_88fef1fa-9d95-11ed-8383-6f39031ff915.html Today - Shelby’s Levi Robertson has been creating board games for nearly seven years, testing out concepts with cut up poster boards and notecards.

Punishers Paintball selling & trading paintball gear in Ontario: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/punishers-paintball-selling-trading-paintball-gear-in-ontario/article_7cfb338e-a1b2-11ed-a9a2-27e202a0ef59.html Slipknot, Pantera & Limp Bizkit headline Inkcarceration 2023: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/slipknot-pantera-limp-bizkit-headline-inkcarceration-2023/article_e96db0ba-a251-11ed-82f5-4f78c56419d5.html?block_id=1098581 Today – Punishers Paintball is selling and trading paintball gear in Ontario.

County commissioners get exciting economic development update: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/richland-county-commissioners-get-economic-development-update/article_bf0fb41a-a181-11ed-b2cc-53ec54a17588.html Today — Richland County commissioners got an exciting economic development update this week.

Lexington 6th grader crowned Richland County Spelling Bee champion: https://www.richlandsource.com/education/lexington-6th-grader-crowned-richland-county-spelling-bee-champion/article_6ac4065e-9e6b-11ed-8710-8fd2ffba5a4c.html Deadline approaches: City of Mansfield candidates must file for office by Feb. 1: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/elections/deadline-approaches-city-of-mansfield-candidates-must-file-for-office-by-feb-1/article_641c25d8-9e4e-11ed-aa39-2fd2e83a45f8.html Today - A Lexington 6th grader was crowned the Richland County spelling bee champion after last week’s competition at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center.

Homecoming: Aaron Brokaw takes over at Clear Fork: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/football/homecoming-aaron-brokaw-takes-over-at-clear-fork/article_b6a2900c-9f30-11ed-afa1-77fc76492992.html Bald eagle viewing is exceptional during Ohio's winter season: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/outdoor/bald-eagle-viewing-is-exceptional-during-ohios-winter-season/article_d73cadd2-9ccb-11ed-984d-ab2c73a1e004.html Today – Aformer Clear Fork graduate was recently unanimously approved as his alma mater’s new football coach earlier.

Seven tax levies now headed to May 2 primary ballot in Richland County: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/elections/seven-tax-levies-now-headed-to-may-2-primary-ballot-in-richland-county/article_daaa0a72-9d85-11ed-a18d-47cee14ec91f.html Today - Richland County commissioners recently acknowledged the May 2 ballot will be busy with tax issues.

Metro housing board fires director, Mansfield mayor threatens legal action: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/metro-housing-board-fires-director-mansfield-mayor-threatens-legal-action/article_0c1087fe-9c22-11ed-9c32-0375a433d941.html Today – Three members of the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority board voted Tuesday to terminate Steve Andrews, the agency’s executive director.

Wind storm blows steeple off historic Park Avenue church: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/wind-storm-blows-steeple-off-historic-park-avenue-church/article_1f258204-9920-11ed-98b5-7b0438f3e557.html Today — A wind storm blew the steeple off a historic Park Avenue church last week.

Richland County housing study: Expert offers advice on what comes next: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/richland-county-housing-study-expert-offers-advice-on-what-comes-next/article_e17bda8a-9b2b-11ed-b31c-bb5ea2f97203.html?block_id=1098581 Today - The first Richland County housing study shows a need for almost 6,000 more homes within the next decade.

Mansfield water deemed safe, but city plans to sue over alleged contamination at Lahm Airport: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/mansfield-water-deemed-safe-but-city-plans-to-sue-over-alleged-contamination-at-lahm-airport/article_8eb86ece-9993-11ed-9057-7fa9afd94e0d.html Today – City of Mansfield water consumers can be confident their drinking water is safe, according to Assistant Law Director Chris Brown.

Richland County commissioners OK $500,000 in ARPA spending for Shiloh water project: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/richland-county-commissioners-ok-500-000-in-arpa-spending-for-shiloh-water-project/article_e0f7fd10-9800-11ed-979f-f33ecd7208b3.html?block_id=1098581 Today - A proposed $3 million Village of Shiloh water project received a $500,000 infusion on Thursday morning from Richland County commissioners.

Passages show featured at Mansfield Art Center Jan. 22 to Feb. 26: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/passages-show-featured-at-mansfield-art-center-jan-22-to-feb-26/article_1065534c-96ab-11ed-bc92-5b4a959dd721.html Mansfield lawmakers endorse potential legal action over alleged airport contamination: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/mansfield-lawmakers-endorse-potential-legal-action-over-alleged-airport-contamination/article_652fbade-971e-11ed-a9bd-bf19a8c5834d.html Today – Mansfield City Council spoke in one voice Tuesday evening to support engaging outside legal counsel to pursue litigation "regarding alleged contamination" at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport.