December 03, 2024

News Man Weekly: Giving Tuesday with Skate Ohio and Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring; Main Street Corridor update; Hillsdale advances to state title game, and more!

1 hour 8 minutes

In this week’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by special guests from Skate Ohio and also Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring in honor of Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to generosity and giving back.Here in Richland County, we've got our own way to participate: Richland Gives. This online event, hosted by the Richland County Foundation, is all about building a stronger community by supporting local nonprofits.If you're looking for a way to give back, Richland Gives is a great opportunity. It's a movement to strengthen Richland County and show the power of community.B.J. Price and Adam McElroy from Skate Ohio and Jim Nicholson from Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring help explain how their small nonprofits depend on the public’s assistance.Hunnell is also joined by Executive Producer Zac Hiser and videographer Grant Ritchey to talk about the news of the week, including an update on the $19.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement Plan in Mansfield; Ontario City Council’s review of a 20-year comprehensive plan; and a couple of football related topics – Ontario senior Bodpegn Miller being nominated for the 2024 Mr. Football Award in Ohio and Hillsdale advancing to the Division VII state title game Friday in Canton.
Richland Gives links:Donate to Skate OhioDonate to Mid-Ohio Youth MentoringSkate Ohio YouTubeMid-Ohio Youth Mentoring websiteFind all participating nonprofits and donate on Richland Gives day
News links:Main Street Corridor Improvement PlanOntario City Council's 20-year plan reviewBodpegn Miller nominated for 2024 Mr. FootballHillsdale advances to the state title game
More links:ARPA reporting in AshlandRegister to attend the ARPA eventBrowse the Source holiday gift guide
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