In this week’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell picks up a conversation from last week with former Mansfield police Chief Phil Messer, who served in the MPD for 34 years, the last eight as chief, before retiring in 2010.
Hunnell and Messer discuss some of the crazier stories they encountered from the perspective of Messer, as well as Hunnell, who was on the cops and courts beat at the Mansfield News Journal during Messer's time with the MPD.
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Mansfield Shotokan opens martial arts pro shop:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/22/open-source-mansfield-shotokan-opens-martial-arts-pro-shop/

Today - we’ll explore Mansfield Shotokan Karate, a studio that’s been shaping lives for over 70 years and is now taking an extra step to support ,the martial arts community.

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Adena Corp. secures $1.9 million deal to connect B&O Trail to Trimble Road:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/18/adena-corp-secures-1-9-million-deal-to-connect-bo-trail-to-trimble-road/

Today -  some developments in Mansfield’s ongoing efforts to improve active transportation and pedestrian connectivity.

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Mansfield City Schools hires treasurer Tammy Hamilla to start on Jan. 1:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/18/mansfield-city-schools-hires-treasurer-tammy-hamilla/

Today -  we’re looking into a leadership change coming to Mansfield City Schools.

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Audit aims to improve Richland County Jail inmate intake, medical procedures:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/17/audit-aims-to-improve-richland-county-jail-inmate-intake-medical-procedures/

Today: On Tuesday, county commissioners approved a $28,000 audit of the jail’s operations, to be conducted by the Legal and Liability Management Institute.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Shelby police officer stabbed Saturday released from Mansfield hospital:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/12/09/shelby-police-officer-stabbed-saturday-released-from-hospital/

Today: we're covering our coverage on a story out of Shelby, involving a police officer, a violent attack, and an officer-involved shooting that left one dead.

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