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New royalty crowned at 2021 Richland County Junior Fair:

https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/new-royalty-crowned-at-2021-richland-county-junior-fair/article_502e5708-f8b9-11eb-9b46-1ffb7f521497.html

'Steeler Nation:' College class leads to award-winning music video for Mansfield man:

https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/steeler-nation-college-class-leads-to-award-winning-music-video-for-mansfield-man/article_47301e80-f39f-11eb-890b-77ae62ed1c17.html

Native Son: Mansfield's Missing Mound:

https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/native-son-mansfields-missing-mound/article_1387b34e-135f-11e5-81a4-77ae845890dd.html

Open Source: Can I use a band-powered speargun to fish in Ohio?:

https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-can-i-use-a-band-powered-speargun-to-fish-in-ohio/article_e8d8538c-72cc-11eb-861c-73afbcef7be1.html

'Steeler Nation:' College class leads to award-winning music video for Mansfield man:

https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/steeler-nation-college-class-leads-to-award-winning-music-video-for-mansfield-man/article_47301e80-f39f-11eb-890b-77ae62ed1c17.html

Christie Irene Mills:

https://www.richlandsource.com/search/?l=25&s=start_time&sd=desc&f=html&t=article%2Cvideo%2Cyoutube%2Ccollection&app=editorial&nsa=eedition&q=Christie+Irene+Mills

 

 

You're listening to Source Daily: A new daily news podcast for Richland County. Join us Monday through Friday to stay up to date with what's happening in North Central Ohio. We’ll be sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other news, local history, memorials, answers to your questions, and more. 

Today - The newest royals in the succession of the Richland County Junior Fair assumed their titles on Sunday evening at the John Hartz Building. 

Madison Parks of Richland County Round-Up 4-H and Shelby FFA was crowned the 2021 Richland County Junior Fair Queen, while Evan Stuart of Crestview FFA was crowned King. 

Their crowns were awarded by 2020 Queen Natalie Snyder and King Cory Myers. 

The Junior Fair Queen and King are considered fair ambassadors. That means they’ll mentor the younger generations, help out with this year's fair activities, and travel to other county fairs in Ohio. 

Parks is a recent graduate of Shelby High School. She’s currently attending The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, majoring in graphic design and minoring in agricultural communications. She started with the junior fair program eight years ago, showing hogs. 

We spoke to Dr. Judy Villard Overocker, the 4-H Extension Educator, who said that Parks has such a love for children. She's one of the camp counselors, and she teaches kids from juvenile traffic court. Parks also has a passion for helping other people. 

Stuart is a junior at Crestview High School, and first got involved with the Richland County Fair in 2010. He enjoys the familiarity of the fair, and the kind faces he sees every year. He works extra time in the office and is very dedicated. 

Overocker also told us that last year's pageant and coronation took place outdoors because of COVID-19 restrictions. And besides youth shows, no other events were allowed at the fair… but this year, they’ve gotten back to normal. She joked that being indoors again with air conditioning is certainly nice. 

But Overocker noted that the spirit of this program has never wavered. And to her, it feels more like home now because they’re back in the regular facility. 

First runners-up were Caroline Tilton of Muddy Creek Clovers 4-H and Clear Fork FFA, and Carson Abbott of Ring Raiders 4-H and Shelby FFA. 

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Now, some local history…

In 1886 JC Woley approached Henry Hedges downtown and asked if he could dig a hole on some land that Hedges inherited on the east end of First Street down by the tracks. 

Hedges said he didn’t mind. He figured it was an archaeological probe. But Woley wasn’t looking for Native American relics or prehistoric bones, he was digging for gold.

Why? A strange tale was circulating Mansfield’s north end in various bars, saloons and drinking establishments. A story of some rich guy who got paranoid about banks and buried his wealth.

Somehow word leaked out and reached the ears of a nosy reporter for the Mansfield Herald. He found Woley with a pickaxe and broke the news. Poor Woley came back the next morning to work on his dig only to discover it no longer existed. The mound was gone—shoveled to oblivion and flattened.

You can read more about this story and see pictures at  richlandsource.com.

Next, we’re answering a question from our readers and listeners like you...

Today’s question? Can you use a band-powered speargun to fish in Ohio?

It's not a question often asked of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. But a Richland Source reader asked, so we pursued an answer. 

The best answer is a qualified yes, but only for forage fish, according to Jamey Emmert, communications specialist for the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

According to the Ohio Administrative Code, it's lawful to take only forage fish while skin diving with a snorkel or while scuba diving in any water owned or controlled by the division of wildlife or in any other water area where skin or scuba diving is lawful.

Still, it’s always best to check first. Forage fish are sheepshead, carp, grass carp, silver carp, black carp, big-head carp, quillback, suckers, bowfin, gar, buffalo, gizzard shad, and goldfish.

Is there something you’ve always wondered about Richland County that you’d like us to investigate? Check out richlandsource.com and click “Talk to Us”. Here, you can ask us anything and we’ll go out and find the answers. 

Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight Daniel Roemer. What started as a college film class assignment, turned into an international-award winning music video.

Over the weekend, "Steeler Nation" won the award for Best Comedy Music Video at the Munich Music Video Awards. It's also been selected as a finalist in the NewFilmmakers New York Film Festival.

All of which came as a pleasant surprise for the filmmaker. 41-year-old Roemer said he certainly didn’t plan on it becoming anything major. 

It's just the latest hit for Roemer, an "overnight" sensation who spent a decade and a half working in the film industry in Los Angeles after graduating from Mansfield Christian High School.

Roemer had about three months to get the video done. He enlisted local friends under the umbrella of his Zero Gravity Media company and went to work.

Even while creating "Steeler Nation," Roemer has continued work on his passion project, a feature-length film, called "Chaser," which is also shot locally.

Check out the full story and the video at richlandsource.com!

Next, From Knox Pages The Loudonville Village Youth Building, which first opened in 1955, was built entirely by volunteers.

Now, a local Eagle Scout candidate is following the building's history and renovating it through the same means — with volunteer labor and supplies. 

17 year old Loudonville scout, Camden Stanton, has decided to renovate the youth building for his Eagle Scout service project.

Through the Eagle Project, youth in Boy Scouts of America are challenged to demonstrate leadership while also completing a project that benefits their community.

And while the Eagle Project is a requirement to achieve the top rank, Stanton views the project as a moral obligation on his part. The Loudonville community regularly donates funding and space to Stanton’s troop. Stanton says he's simply returning the favor.  

He plans to make changes both inside and outside the building. 

On the main level, he’ll sand and refinish the floor as well as replace window screens. In the basement, he plans to repaint the walls and potentially replace the ceiling tiles.

Stanton hopes to complete these renovations by the end of August or early September.

And he won’t be completing these changes entirely on his own. Other Scouts, friends, family and community members will be helping him, and he is continuously looking for additional volunteers. 

Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember Christie Irene Mills of Mansfield, who passed away unexpectedly on August 5th.

Christie was born in 1977 in Mansfield. She was talented, full of love, and had a heart of gold. Christie always saw the good in others. She never met a stranger and could light up a room with her spark. Nana was a cherished role that Christie held in life, and one she greatly loved and found much joy in. Christie even knew sign language and did it for the singing at church. She also wrote poetry, and loved to collect retro items, Elvis and Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.

Christie is survived by her husband, Ralph, her children, her granddaughter, her step daughters, her step son, her step granddaughter, her brother, her mother and step father, and numerous step brothers, step sisters, and cousins.

Thank you for taking a moment with us to remember and celebrate Christie’s life.

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Rowe drew national attention from Esquire, Bill O'Reilly before his tragic death in Mansfield:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/rowe-drew-national-attention-from-esquire-bill-oreilly-before-his-tragic-death-in-mansfield/article_4080ff96-f78c-11eb-8f01-67136e258f41.html

The Little Chef from Tappan:

https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/the-little-chef-from-tappan/article_8fb29372-085f-11e5-bf75-973de97c1109.html

Korean War Veterans Association of Richland County announces new officers:

https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/korean-war-veterans-association-of-richland-county-announces-new-officers/article_49fa67da-f6c7-11eb-bd2b-6bc77ca0fe5c.html

Mansfield woman's leap of faith leads to artistic growth in city:

https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/mansfield-womans-leap-of-faith-leads-to-artistic-growth-in-city/article_7d7a9722-f6c4-11eb-86d4-b7cd9ae2e581.html

Conceptual drawings released of Fredericktown's streetscape project:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/conceptual-drawings-released-of-fredericktowns-streetscape-project/article_a35bc7b6-4a20-5d9e-baca-de9ab7d46639.html

Julie Godbey:

https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/julie-godbey/article_c556f5d4-f6f3-11eb-9472-1f4a22ab33eb.html

 

 

You're listening to Source Daily: A new daily news podcast for Richland County. Join us Monday through Friday to stay up to date with what's happening in North Central Ohio. We’ll be sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other news, local history, memorials, answers to your questions, and more. 

Today - 38 year old Sean Rowe died last week after an hours-long standoff in Mifflin Township. Exactly what occupied Rowe’s mind in the moments leading up to his violent end might never be known, but a deeper look into his background reveals a multi-layered character who drew national attention.

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38 year old Sean Rowe was on a mission when he died. 

On Wednesday he wielded two machetes when police officers opened fire after an hours-long standoff on Peterson Road in Mifflin Township.

But a deeper look into Rowe’s background reveals a multi-layered character who drew national attention.

Around six years ago, the 38-year-old U.S. Army veteran founded a guerilla group geared toward traveling to Syria to end the Islamic State once and for all. He called it Veterans Against ISIS — and it attracted national media attention at the time.

The plan was to recruit veterans to travel to the Middle East and lend a hand to ISIS-opposition forces.

And it was a mission Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly tried talking Rowe out of in a May 2015 televised interview.

The caliphate was declared dead by the Syrian Democratic Forces in 2019. It's unclear if Rowe’s group ever took any action. The group’s website no longer exists and its presence on social media is extinct. 

O’Reilly even sasy to Rowe at one point “I don’t want to see your head on a stick”.

Rowe, an eight-year U.S. Army veteran, had another slightly different mission as well — one he was still pursuing through Veteran Rehab and Refuge.

His obituary explained that he had a heart to help other veterans who were struggling with depression and PTSD like himself. He wanted to build a retreat and business selling microgreens for veterans where they could be safe and productive.

But Rowe started getting into trouble with the law in August 2017, when he was charged for loitering and prowling, and resisting an officer without violence in Florida. 

The charges stemming from that encounter were eventually dropped.

A couple months later, he was charged with reckless driving and operating a motorcycle without a license. The reckless driving charge was eventually dropped, but the judge ordered nine months probation, a letter of apology, advanced driving school and counseling. 

And at some point, Rowe moved to Ohio.

Most recently he was living with his girlfriend, Jeannette Koehler, in a house in Mifflin Township. 

And videos posted on Rowe’s YouTube channel reference an alleged “conspiracy” involving Koehler and her ex-husband.  

The ex-husband began receiving death threats from Rowe through texts and social media. And things began to get worse. He had an encounter with law enforcement on July 4th, and then again on July 6th.

On July 30 Koehler was arrested. 

Then Wednesday, after more citizen complaints, Richland County police decided to confront Rowe again. 

This time Rowe had a new mission --- saying he will die protecting Koehler. 

It was a mission that no longer involved national media, the Kurdish peshmerga or helping other veterans. It was a mission that involved only him, his machetes and a dozen officers armed with powerful weapons.

Before we continue… I’d like to take a moment to highlight The Source Member Program. Memberships support daily reporting and research-driven solutions stories. Real world impact happens regularly in the form of community discussions and events. 

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Now, some local history…

During Mansfield’s industrial heyday, one of the most far-reaching brand names was Tappan.

People all over the country had Tappan stoves, and when they looked closely—behind the porcelain front panel—they saw another proud name: Mansfield, Ohio.

Their mascot was homegrown in Mansfield too, a cartoon chef. In the Tappan offices and assembly lines he was known as ‘Tappy.” Tappy came to life on a drawing board at the Wayne Street advertising department in the early 1930s and his first appearance soon after.

Once Tappy had found his niche in the public imagination, he started showing up everywhere: on cookbooks, in department stores, on the walls of appliance shops. 

But Tappy was about to experience the perils of fame and early outsourcing. In 1950, Tappan opted to outsource their salt and shakers to Japan… and when they arrived, Mansfield residents found them too different. Ultimately Tappy found himself relegated to history.

You can read more about Tappy at richlandsource.com.

Next, we’re answering a question from our readers and listeners like you...

Today’s question focuses on the Korean War Veterans Association of Richland County who have announced new officers. 

The Korean War Veterans Association of Richland County Chapter #51 has announced its new officers… and we’re excited to highlight them today.

for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 the President is Dale Walker, the Vice President is Lorin Vance, Secretary is Jay Haar, Treasure is Roy Anderson, Sgt/Arms is Dave Bell, and Chaplain is Gail Eddy.

Is there something you’ve always wondered about Richland County that you’d like us to investigate? Check out richlandsource.com and click “Talk to Us”. Here, you can ask us anything and we’ll go out and find the answers. 

Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight Allison Pence, who took an artistic leap of faith three years ago, leaving behind a full-time teaching position to pursue her own true vocation.

And as she transitioned from teaching to doing, Pence began creating and selling her own paintings. She even purchased and revamped her own mobile art studio. 

Then along came murals. She and fellow local artist Robin Shoupe created the "Cosmic Crosswalk" on a mid-block crossing on West Fourth Street in 2019.

And since then she’s completed about 65 murals, which can literally be seen all over Mansfield.

Her efforts have coincided with a growing local desire for public art, including the recent creation of a Mansfield Public Arts Commission.

Next, From Knox Pages…

Fredericktown's streetscape project will be completed as a single-phased project, instead of two phases as originally proposed. The street improvements remain slated for completion by the end of 2023. Construction will likely begin that summer.

Fredericktown received its first grant installment from the Ohio Department of Transportation in the amount of $922,000 in 2019, and received an additional $470,000 from ODOT this past June. 

The approximately $1 million grant will fund pedestrian safety improvements and revitalization efforts.

The grant is provided through ODT’s Transportation Alternatives Program, which funds projects that improve non-driver access to public transportation and community improvement activities. 

Make sure to visit knoxpages.com/ to check out the conceptual drawings

Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember Julie Godbey. Julie was born in 1958 in Mansfield. She worked many years as a waitress. Julie was a devoted grandmother who found her family to be very important in her life. She attended Crossroads Community Church, and loved music. She also played Bingo and was a very patriotic lady. Julie gave in death as she always did in life, as her final act was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.

She leaves behind her children, her grandchildren, her parents, her niece and nephew, and numerous aunts and cousins. She’ll be greatly missed. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Julie’s life. 

Also, make sure to head over to richlandsource.com and click be a member button to help support independent local journalism that informs and inspires. 

Every contribution goes to helping us make Richland County a better place and to help keep our journalism free. 

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Mansfield City Council approves free, public wi-fi proposal for downtown:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/mansfield-city-council-approves-free-public-wi-fi-proposal-for-downtown/article_71550de0-f527-11eb-b461-a3ed5e9a23a5.html

The Voegele Home on Park Avenue West 1894:

https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/the-voegele-home-on-park-avenue-west-1894/article_0ceaf85c-097d-11e5-89e9-93e84a548584.html

Open Source: What happened to the plan to extend the Trimble/Cook road walking path?:

https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-what-happened-to-the-plan-to-extend-the-trimble-cook-road-walking-path/article_41c09b94-e41a-11eb-96e9-b314ca7c97b3.html

Events:

https://www.richlandsource.com/local_events/

Former Ashland University athlete captures Olympic gold medal in pole vault:

https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/former-ashland-university-athlete-captures-olympic-gold-medal-in-pole-vault/article_f47d201f-f686-56e2-9921-7167495cf709.html

Helen Louise Freer:

https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/helen-louise-freer/article_0f5c12d4-f5fc-11eb-8712-337d43529de6.html

 

 

You're listening to Source Daily: A new daily news podcast for Richland County. Join us Monday through Friday to stay up to date with what's happening in North Central Ohio. We’ll be sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other news, local history, memorials, answers to your questions, and more. 

Today - James Weiner didn't hold back Tuesday evening while telling Mansfield City Council about a proposed free, public wi-fi system in the downtown. And the city’s IT director said that out of all the projects he’s brought forth over the years, he’s the most excited about this one.

The enthusiasm was infectious earlier this week as the council opted to move forward with the project to bring public wifi to downtown. They gave the $47,626 project unanimous approval.

The vote came after Weiner and  Downtown Mansfield CEO Jennifer Kime told council the proposal is just the first phase of a longer-term, "Smart City" approach.

It’s another project that came out of Mansfield Rising ... A lot of other communities have it, and Kime explained it’s something that helps the city keep up with other communities.

The wi-fi coverage area would encompass land from East Fifth Street on the north and Park Avenue East on the south with east-west boundaries of South Adams Street and Main Street.

And funds for the project will come from the Downtown Improvement Fund. That fund was created by the City Council in 2018 to fund projects by adding $5 to the cost of local motor vehicle registrations.

Kime said the project will attract more visitors and more community events and also offer greater broadband equity.

The city is partnering with Northwest Regional Systems, a Mansfield company that has installed wireless internet systems around the country.

And Northwest owner Patrick Simon said his company has done about two dozen similar-size projects.

Barring shipping delays of equipment, Simon has said he hopes to begin installation in September.

The ultimate goal for a "Smart City" is the creation of an urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect data. That way insights gained from the data can be used to manage assets, resources and services efficiently. It will all be used to improve the operations across the city.

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Now, some local history…

The Voegele (pronounced Vaguely) Building on North Main Street is a well-known landmark -- today a residential complex but originally built for warehousing and manufacturing. What you might not know is the man behind it.

Charles Voegele was born in Germany in 1854, made his way to Mansfield and eventually worked at a candy company in New York. When the candy company exploded killing 13, Voegele personally saved five women who worked there.

He returned to Mansfield and built the Stevens, Voegele & Dinning Confectionery Company and went on to found the Ideal Electric and Manufacturing Company, Barnes Manufacturing, the Mansfield Savings Bank, and even become mayor.

You can read more about him and see pictures of his grand home at 514 Park Avenue West at richlandsource.com.

Next, we’re answering a question from our readers and listeners like you...

Today’s question? What happened to the plan to extend the Trimble Cook road walking path?

Richland Source reader Lori Ramey recently asked us for an update… especially since there have been many close calls on Woodland from speeding cars.

And Ramey and her husband aren’t the only ones who are concerned for pedestrians and cyclists. She explained that her husband's actually seen people almost be hit and put their hands on the hood of somebody's car. 

So what’s going on? Well, it’s complicated...

Mansfield City engineer Bob Bianchi once proposed a bike trail along Woodland Road, but that project was abandoned due to a lack of public support. 

Then, when Mansfield constructed the Trimble and Cook road multi-use path in 2017, Bianchi proposed an addition that would run parallel to Woodland Road towards Marion Avenue.

Right now, the trail dead ends where Woodland and Andover Roads meet.

But despite Bianchi’s best efforts, the Woodland Road project is not moving forward, because to extend the path the city would have to build on private property.

Still, City officials still hope to one day continue the path network in a different direction.

Is there something you’ve always wondered about Richland County that you’d like us to investigate? Check out richlandsource.com and click “Talk to Us”. Here, you can ask us anything and we’ll go out and find the answers. 

Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight two events this weekend

First, the Mansfield Gay Pride Association is holding their 7th annual Pride Festival in Central Park downtown tomorrow. The parade starts at 11am and a full line up of events ranging from Drag Queen Story Time to DJ Doug Ferrell spinning until 7pm. Entry is free.

Next, on Sunday, get out there and meet legendary actor Sam Jones of Flash Gordon (and Ted) fame. He’s been in 65 films and hundreds of television shows. Sam will be at Operation Fandom on East 4th Street in Mansfield from 11am to 3pm.

Next, Former Ashland University track & field star Katie Nageotte won the gold medal Thursday in the women's pole vault at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Nageotte, a 30-year-old from Olmsted Falls, Ohio, cleared 4.90 meters - that’s 16 feet, 1 inch. 

News reports said it was a remarkable comeback for Nageotte, who almost failed to clear her opening height. After that she only two misses the rest of the way.

Nageotte competed at Ashland University in 2013-2014. 

Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember Helen Louise Freer.

Louise married Paul Freer, Jr. in 1947. She met him as a pre-teen at Pilgrim Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, missions chair, and sang in countless groups. She was an active member for over 80 years. Louise had a heart for children’s ministry and sewed bears, bunnies and even clothing for the kids in the church. Louise will be remembered as a naturally giving person with a generous and thoughtful spirit.

She worked with her husband and father-in-law at Freer & Son Coal Yard in Mansfield for about 15 years until her boys were school age. She then became Assistant to the Treasurer for Mansfield City School’s Board of Education and retired in 1988 after 27 years of service.

She had many gifts. She was a talented vocalist, and she was also a gifted painter. Her art was featured in local exhibits. Louise enjoyed working outside in her garden and tending to her beautiful flowers. And her chocolate chip cookies were so good they won an award!

Her church family and her own family were the most important things in her life. She referred to her boys as “my three sons“ and her grandkids will forever be repeating her Grandma-isms with a favorite being a “bunch of shinola.” She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

Thank you for taking a moment with us to remember and celebrate Louise’s life.

Thanks for listening, join us again tomorrow!

Also, make sure to head over to richlandsource.com and click be a member button to help support independent local journalism that informs and inspires. 

Every contribution goes to helping us make Richland County a better place and to help keep our journalism free. 

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Shots fired in Peterson Road standoff:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/shots-reportedly-fired-in-peterson-road-standoff/article_fd890a98-f557-11eb-95a9-533b8b3cadea.html

The Rustic Footbridge in South Park:

https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/the-rustic-footbridge-in-south-park/article_c9d878d6-2999-11e5-915b-ab4727e2b57a.html

Open Source: Knox Lake construction completed, will open by end of month:

https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-knox-lake-construction-completed-will-open-by-end-of-month/article_d8fcf223-fadd-5222-9ebe-732d46609059.html

6 Ashland-area athletes earn William M. Emery, M.D. Athlete of the Year awards:

https://www.ashlandsource.com/sports/6-ashland-area-athletes-earn-william-m-emery-m-d-athlete-of-the-year-awards/article_5ad15e04-f548-11eb-a788-839f836d39f2.html

Events:

https://www.ashlandsource.com/local_events/

 

You're listening to Source Daily: A new daily news podcast for Richland County. Join us Monday through Friday to stay up to date with what's happening in North Central Ohio. We’ll be sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other news, local history, memorials, answers to your questions, and more. 

Today - One man died yesterday after being shot by police officers during an hours-long standoff on Peterson Road. 

The Richland County Sheriff's office said it attempted to serve warrants around 1:30 p.m., but the confrontation turned violent when the man threatened officers with several weapons and barricaded himself inside the house.

Richland County Sheriff's Office, Mansfield Police and SWAT were all involved in a standoff yesterday - Wednesday, August 4th, that ended with a series of gunshots.

The Mansfield Police Department SWAT team, a unit that features officers from multiple jurisdictions, was on the scene.

Sheriff Steve Sheldon said the deputies were serving the man an arrest warrant on a felony charge and a search warrant for the house at 3340 Peterson Road.

So what actually happened? Well, it’s still unclear. In the hours before and during the standoff at 3340 Peterson Road, the suspect had posted videos to his YouTube channel. In the video footage you can see an armored SWAT vehicle in the man's front yard, and law enforcement can be heard in the background asking the suspect to "come out with your hands up." 

However, in that same video the man says he’s not going peacefully and muses "where's my machete" off-camera while the SWAT team continues to communicate in the background. 

He also says that men are trying to grab him, and he’s done nothing wrong...he’s preparing for war.

Then, in another three-second video posted at approximately 4 p.m. yesterday the man is shown with tears in his eye. Reporter Dillon Carr observed gas being shot towards the house about 15 minutes before that.

We looked into records from the Richland County Auditor, and the property at 3340 Peterson Road is owned by Margaret Puckett and Jeannette Koehler. 

And jail records from the Richland County Sheriff's Office show that Jeannette M. Koehler was booked in jail on July 30th on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, expired registration and improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle. 

On the suspect's YouTube channel he refers to Koehler as his wife, and claims she was arrested on false charges. He even references an alleged "conspiracy" within the Richland County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Steve Sheldon said officers tried negotiating with the man for hours.

He explained that the Allied Special Operations Response Team entered the residence at one point and the man threatened the officers while being armed with weapons.

Sheldon said Paul Webb Jr., a Mansfield police officer, and Rod Roose, an Ontario Police officer, fired the shots.

Per protocol, the officers have been placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation led by the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation. 

We spoke to a local hunter who had interacted with  the suspect over the weekend.

The local hunter was Kenric Smith, of Lucas. Smith said he saw the man on Peterson Road on Sunday wearing nothing but camouflage pants and carrying a machete and a pistol-grip 12-gauge shotgun. 

Smith said he spent time with him until midnight Sunday night, drinking together. 

Ultimately the man was taken to OhioHealth Mansfield, where authorities said he died from his injuries.

Sheldon said no officers were injured during the shooting.

Had the man been arrested, Sheldon said he would have been charged with a felony and up to six misdemeanors. 

Now, some local history…

One hundred years ago, a Sunday afternoon in Mansfield might have included a picnic in South Park, a stroll through the wildflower gardens in the south end of the grounds, and a visit to a picturesque rustic footbridge.

South Park was created in 1888 when Senator John Sherman donated a piece of scenic farmland on the far west end of town to the city. Within weeks, a commission had created plans to turn the wooded hills and ravines into an urban park setting: access roads were laid out on the grounds, a gully was filled on Brinkerhoff Avenue to create the broad front lawn, and a picnic pavilion was built.

The park was an instant and terrific success. In August of 1892, The Weekly News even called for the Park Commissioners to make a streetcar depot on Park Avenue at the Brinkerhoff entrance to the park in order to accommodate the crowds of folks visiting. 

Next, we’re answering a question from our readers and listeners like you...

Today’s question? What’s going on with Knox Lake?

Good news for those who enjoy the recreation opportunities of Knox Lake. The water level of Knox Lake had been rising since mid-May after being lowered a year ago for dam construction -- which is now complete.

Austin Levering, Ohio Department of Natural Resources wildlife officer for Knox County, said that the lake was fully accessible to the public at the end of June.

ODNR’s goal for the construction was to stabilize the spillway in case of a maximum flood.

They’ve also installed new gates to control lake levels and riprap to prevent erosion, as well as smoothing out the back side of the dam for easier walking and mowing accessibility and the installation of new boat ramps. The project, funded by the motor gasoline tax received by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, cost $4.6 million.

Is there something you’ve always wondered about Richland County that you’d like us to investigate? Check out richlandsource.com and click “Talk to Us”. Here, you can ask us anything and we’ll go out and find the answers. 

Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight two events this weekend

First, help Richland County kids get ready for school by donating supplies and “stuffing the bus” at the Ontario Walmart. Sales tax for school supplies is suspended this weekend to give parents an extra reason to shop and it’s a great time to make sure kids in our area are prepared to learn. You can show up and donate August 6th and 7th from 9am to 3pm.

Next, on Saturday night get ready for live professional wrestling at the Malabar Gymnasium in Mansfield. ASWA Professional Wrestling promises a night of “thrills, chills, and bone crushing spills”. Tickets start at $8 and front row seating is already sold out. Be safe and enjoy a night of fun for the whole family. Doors open at 6pm and the action starts at 7.

Next, from Ashland Source…

Six Ashland area student-athletes are at the top of their games. They’ve been selected to receive scholarships totaling $5,000 from the 4th annual William M. Emery Athlete of the Year Awards Program. The award comes from University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center and honors the contribution “Doc” Emery made as the volunteer team physician at Ashland College where he established the school’s sports medicine major.

Winners were chosen by a selection committee based on their academic achievements, sports participation and success, and future personal and career goals.

On the men’s side, Congratulations go to overall winner Jevin McQuate, runner-up, Ty Williams, and honorable mention Logan Huffman. And on the women’s, overall winner Sydnet Simonson, runner up Grace Vermilya, and honorable mention Kayla Vistucis.

Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of Robert Troupe of Mansfield.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy for five years and worked as a setup operator for over 30 years at Rable Machine. He previously worked for Shelly's Smith and Sons Towing Service. Robert would do anything for anyone and was always a phone call away. He loved fantasy golf and anything to do with racing, especially flat track dirt bikes and drag racing. He enjoyed motorcycles and owned his first Harley Davidson in 2008 and later bought himself a Polaris Slingshot.

Robert is survived by his significant other, his mother and father, siblings, his son, and step-children.

Memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Hospice. The family would like to give a special thank you to the workers of OhioHealth Hospice for all their kindness and care shown towards Robert.

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Robert’s life.

Thanks for listening, join us again tomorrow!

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Want to adopt Charmer and others like him? RCF grant will help reduce the cost

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/want-to-adopt-charmer-and-others-like-him-rcf-grant-will-help-reduce-the-cost/article_b2230026-f45e-11eb-a5a4-7b545cceddbc.html

Then & Now: Ohio Bird Sanctuary 1946

https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/then-now-ohio-bird-sanctuary-1946/article_075e53ae-03d6-11e5-8d0b-d7da3ebdff06.html

Open Source: Will decorative arches be lit as part of Mansfield's Main Street improvement plan?

https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-will-decorative-arches-be-lit-as-part-of-mansfields-main-street-improvement-plan/article_3debccac-c90b-11eb-a776-7b61ae59bb15.html

Centerburg's Ellis receives Distinguished Citizen Award

https://www.knoxpages.com/thrive/centerburgs-ellis-receives-distinguished-citizen-award/article_6b43462a-f3f5-11eb-b56a-f7b5d0f67e09.html

Obbie Jarrell

https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/obbie-jarrell/article_f905972e-eeeb-11eb-b398-2ffed6bd5589.html

Transcript:

You're listening to Source Daily: A new daily news podcast for Richland County. Join us Monday through Friday to stay up to date with what's happening in North Central Ohio. We’ll be sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other news, local history, memorials, answers to your questions, and more. 

Today - Want to adopt a dog? Well, you’re in luck… an RCF grant will help reduce the cost.

Thanks to a grant from the Richland County Foundation, the adoption of pups will get cheaper!

On Tuesday, Richland County commissioners voted to accept a $250 donation from the We Above Me Alex Switzer Memorial Fund. It’s money that will be used by county Dog Warden Missy Houghton to defray costs associated with adopting dogs trained in the prison program.

In the program, inmate handlers take dogs from the shelter, as well as a couple of area humane societies, and take them to the prison for basic training.

Houghton says they focus on basic obedience commands and manners -- sit, stay, heel, walking on a leash and getting into a crate.

The training process can take four to eight weeks, depending on the dog.

Currently, a dog named Charmer is the only dog in the program from the county dog shelter.

And Charmer will soon be ready for adoption from the Richland County Dog Warden's Office!

Charmer is between 1 and 2 years old and has a slight neurological problem that causes him to lose his balance sometimes.

Right now, the cost to adopt a dog from the shelter is $169. That includes neutering, microchipping, a license for the first year, and the dog's DLPPP vaccine, which protects against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus.

And in the case of Charmer, and other dogs that go through the MANCI Cell Dogs program, that cost will be reduced. 

Houghton said the shelter currently has 40 dogs in its case with more than 20 currently available for adoption.

If you are interested in adopting Charmer or another dog from the shelter, call (419) 774-5892.

And make sure to visit us at richlandsource.com for photos of this adorable pup.

Before we continue, we’d like to thank our sponsors at Richland Public Health… When we stopped wearing masks to prevent covid 19… that was a big change. What hasn’t changed is that the virus is still with us and coronavirus variants are easily spread among unvaccinated people. Richland Public Health urges you to find a no cost local covid 19 vaccination provider at richlandhealth.org. 

Do your part so we can all enjoy Richland County TOGETHER.

Now, some local history…

Did you know that Richland County’s Ohio Bird Sanctuary wasn’t always a haven for avian wildlife? Not long ago the nature preserve was home to a different kind of wild… thousands of screaming Boy Scouts each summer.

Known for 50 years as Camp Avery Hand, the rolling and wooded hills above the Clear Fork Reservoir were established as a Scout reservation in 1941 when the group outgrew their campground at Fleming Falls northeast of Mansfield.

While the eagles of today are different from the Eagle scouts of yore, you can visit, walk the trails, participate in educational programs, and help injured feathered friends return to the skies.

Next, we’re answering a question from our readers and listeners like you...

Today’s question? Will decorative arches be lit up as part of Mansfield's Main Street improvement plan? 

Today’s question was posed by John Leach who had fond memories of the lighted arches in Mansfield along Main Street many years ago.

We reached out to city engineer, Bob Bianchi, to ask if the feature would return. The answer… maybe!

The two planned arches are at the intersection of Main and South Park and Main and North Park. They’re exploring the possibility of lighting them both.

But, Bianchi explained that the lighted arches used to be every 100 feet up to Fifth Street... and due to the expense it wouldn’t be feasible to replicate that look today.

The Mansfield City Council approved a two year design and engineering effort that may ultimately lead to a $7.5 million dollar project to improve the road.

And in May, K.E. McCartney and Associates in Mansfield were awarded about $1 million to do the design and engineering services for the project. When it’s all said and done, Bianchi hopes that Federal and state grants will cover 75 percent of the costs.

While still in the early stages, the hope would be to help make downtown Mansfield a destination for residents and visitors alike.

Is there something you’ve always wondered about Richland County that you’d like us to investigate? Check out richlandsource.com and click “Talk to Us”. Here, you can ask us anything and we’ll go out and find the answers. 

Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight Deb Napier.

It’s been 5 years since she lost the love of her life. But now, every time she helps a young couple begin their journey into married life, she feels him by her side.

Napier is a professional wedding officiant. She’s officiated nearly 100 weddings.

Oftentimes, she likes to share her own story with the couple.

She met her second husband during the early days of online dating. And after getting to know each other through instant messaging and email, they agreed to meet in-person at a TGI Friday’s. 

They talked all through lunch and stayed until it was dinnertime. From that moment on, they were inseparable.

They were married 17 years. But one day he left for work and had an aneurysm and passed away.

There are still days where the grief of her loss takes a toll, but Napier continues to share her story with the couples she marries in hopes that it will inspire them to cherish every moment of their life together.

To contact Napier, email [email protected] or visit Weddings, Renewal, Romance on Facebook.

Next, from Knox Pages…

Some people hesitate to get involved when they see an altercation, but not Centerburg resident Willis Ellis Jr. Instead of standing around gawking, Ellis jumped into action.

On July 5, Sheriff's Deputy Curt Kelly heard a commotion outside of his office and went out to investigate. He discovered 21-year-old Reese D. Patrick standing in the intersection of Main and North Clayton streets.

Patrick, unprovoked, launched an attack on Deputy Kelly. That’s when Ellis saw the struggle and jumped in to help Kelly.

In recognition of Ellis' assistance, Shaffer presented a Distinguished Citizen Award to Ellis during Monday's council meeting.

Patrick was later indicted on two felony counts: first-degree felonious assault and fourth-degree assault on a police officer.

Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of Obbie Jarrell of Mansfield.

Obbie was born in Fort Gay, West Virginia and he was a kind man who “never met a stranger”. He loved god, his family, and enjoyed making people smile. You couldn't help but be happier in his presence.

Obbie spent his career at Norfolk Southern Railroad. He enjoyed working on cars and had the greenest of thumbs, growing his many plants and his cats kept him company.

He is survived by his wife, four children, seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and two brothers.

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Obbie’s life.

Thanks for listening, join us again tomorrow!

Also, make sure to head over to richlandsource.com and click be a member button to help support independent local journalism that informs and inspires. 

Every contribution goes to helping us make Richland County a better place and to help keep our journalism free. 

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Pop-up, linear park will link Imagination, Carrousel districts in Mansfield:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/pop-up-linear-park-will-link-imagination-carrousel-districts-in-mansfield/article_4216741c-f16a-11eb-a5e1-03ef6d906459.html

Hemlock Falls was named by Union Army leader Brinkerhoff

https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/hemlock-falls-was-named-by-union-army-leader-brinkerhoff/article_ca52a016-72b4-59b4-88dc-7be46c5877b1.html

Open Source: What is happening with the unfinished church on Park Avenue West?

https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-what-is-happening-with-the-unfinished-church-on-park-avenue-west/article_d10add18-e583-11eb-83b1-a7fa95d05539.html

New mercantile and coffee shop aims to revive Shelby

https://www.richlandsource.com/business/new-mercantile-and-coffee-shop-aims-to-revive-shelby/article_ed7303e0-e326-11eb-b68c-a3bf03c344d4.html

Knox County Junior Fair Sale of Champions

https://www.knoxpages.com/life_and_culture/gallery-knox-county-junior-fair-sale-of-champions/collection_64fd3a28-d4cf-11ea-b8ea-8b1bb11d3680.html

Angela Jean Fliger

https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/angela-jean-fliger/article_da6fc2c2-ef03-11eb-a542-6fbff099d7b9.html

You're listening to Source Daily: A new daily news podcast for Richland County. Join us Monday through Friday to stay up to date with what's happening in North Central Ohio. We’ll be sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other news, local history, memorials, answers to your questions, and more. 

Today - A temporary, pop-up "linear park" that will use parking areas along Third Street, is set to open in late September. So what would it look like?

What would a pedestrian-friendly park that links the city's new Imagination District and its established Carrousel District look like?

Well, that's the goal of a temporary, pop-up "linear park". It’ll use parking areas along Third Street and is set to open on September 20th and remain open until October 1st.

The effort is funded primarily through a national AARP Challenge Grant. The AARP awarded more than $3.2 million among 244 grantees. Applicants were encouraged to develop projects that did things like create vibrant public places, or deliver a range of transportation options

The project is being led by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and its Richland Community Development Group.

Jodie Perry, chamber president and CEO explained that the overall goal of a linear park was one of the ideas in Mansfield Rising. Specifically, they wanted to create a sense of synergy between the Carrousel District and the Imagination District so that people would want to walk between those two organizations.

She also said that it will be a few years before anything permanent is put in place, but they wanted to give people something to consider first.

The idea is to show how pedestrians, bikes and cars can all interact and still feel safe.

So what exactly is a linear park? Some of the best examples are found in The High Line in New York City, The 606 in Chicago, The Beltline in Atlanta and The Greenway in Boston.

Longer than they are wide, linear parks take people on a journey through the city. 

They can be as short as a few blocks or as long as several miles. They often serve as a link in a city’s plans to boost alternative transportation. 

And while traveling from one block or neighborhood to the next, people get to see the city through a different lens when they use a linear park. 

There are several local groups participating in the effort, including the chamber, Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, The Renaissance Theatre, Little Buckeye Children's Museum, FiELD9: architecture, Entrepreneurs' Kitchen, Richland County Regional Planning Commission, the City of Mansfield and Mankind Murals.

Before we continue, a quick message from our sponsors at Black Belt Pro Fitness...

It’s back to school season! Did you know that regular practice in the martial arts has been shown to improve focus, goal-setting and academic performance? 

The team at Black Belt Pro Fitness, Mansfield’s premier martial arts studio, is all about helping kids and teens become healthier and more confident in all areas of life. They teach self-control and self-respect above any physical technique... and of course, they make it fun too! Right now they have classes for kids ages 4 and up. They also have membership options for the whole family. Visit them blackbeltprofitness.com to learn more.

Now, some local history…

Roeliff Brinkerhoff… You may not know much about him, but you’ve seen his name around town: 

like the school, like the street.

Colonel Brinkerhoff was a young attorney in Mansfield when the Civil War began and he enlisted as a quartermaster. After the war ended, he was stationed in Washington DC and happened to be in Ford’s Theater when President Lincoln was shot.

He wrote about the experience in his memoirs saying that... “for a moment there was a stillness of death. The audience seemed paralyzed. No sound whatsoever came from the box. It is said in the various accounts that Mrs. Lincoln shrieked - I heard no shriek. Major Rathbun testified that he shouted “stop that man.” I heard nothing of that kind, and I believe I could have heard a whisper.”

Next, we’re answering a question from our readers and listeners like you...

Today’s question? What is happening with the unfinished church on Park Avenue West?

The unfinshed church has drawn the community’s attention for many years.

It’s owned by Grace Brethren Church in Mansfield, and it turns out the church has no intention to finish the project. Instead, they’ve actually been trying to sell the property for years.

It all began when the Grace Brethren Church bought the land in 1992. They hired contractor Henry Gassaway, who started building construction in 2002. 6 years later Gassaway sued the church for owing him payments for construction expenses. However, the Magistrate determined that the congregation never approved the proposed cost through a vote. Gassaway passed away in 2014.

Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson said the city receives calls and complaints about the property every year. And like many residents in the community, he said it would be nice to see something get done with the property.

Is there something you’ve always wondered about Richland County that you’d like us to investigate? Check out richlandsource.com and click “Talk to Us”. Here, you can ask us anything and we’ll go out and find the answers. 

Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight Tony and Bev Hall. The Halls see the Black Fork Commons Mercantile and The Well Coffee Shop as more than a business. It’s their promise to the city.

They planned to open the business last year until the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the project. But it also gave them more time to make the place homier. The business opened its door on July 8.

When entering the mercantile, customers will find everything from children’s and women’s clothing to jewelry and toys. 

And In addition to coffee, The Well Coffee Shop offers soft drinks and baked goods. 

The Halls told us they want to “bring Shelby back” and let more people know about the city’s history. That’s why Black Fork Commons Mercantile is now doing trivia questions about Shelby on its Facebook page! The first person who answers it correctly will get a free cup of coffee.

Next, from Knox Pages…

Nearly $100,000 worth of livestock was sold at this year's Knox County Junior Fair "Sale of Champions" – doubling the amount raised in 2020.

And John McCann, of Mount Vernon, received this year's Hall of Fame Award, which is sponsored by the Junior Fair Sales Committee. The award recognizes an individual or business who has played a key role in the livestock sale over the years.

Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of Angela Jean Fliger of Mansfield.

Angela was born in Mount Vernon and was employed at Air Solutions. Angela was a doting grandmother who loved and adored her grandchildren. She was an advocate and voice for our United States Veterans, and was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post #3494. 

Halloween was Angela's favorite time of year and she celebrated it all month. She won many awards for the Scariest Costume at the VFW. Her hobbies included cheering on the Cleveland Browns, relaxing rides on the motorcycle, mushroom hunting, and spending quality time at her camper.

Angela is survived by her mother, her children, her soulmate, Ed; his daughter, her cherished grandchildren, her brothers and sister, nieces and nephews; and her special little dog, Champagne.

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Angela’s life.

Thanks for listening, join us again tomorrow!

Also, make sure to head over to richlandsource.com and click be a member button to help support independent local journalism that informs and inspires. 

Every contribution goes to helping us make Richland County a better place and to help keep our journalism free. 

Also, if you like this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

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Students will be required to mask on buses, quarantine if unvaccinated:

https://www.richlandsource.com/education/students-will-be-required-to-mask-on-buses-quarantine-if-unvaccinated/article_a10ebce6-ea84-11eb-b0a9-5778d532d615.html

Emma "Grandma" Gatewood became Ohio's most famous hiker:

https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/emma-grandma-gatewood-became-ohios-most-famous-hiker/article_3d8c3e9b-276b-5064-9653-722a0813cdbd.html

Open Source: Did you know geese are protected animals in Ohio?:

https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-did-you-know-geese-are-protected-animals-in-ohio/article_1d74b740-d8f6-11eb-93d6-5f57e0a6b217.html

'Cones with a Cop' brings laughter to Ashland police, youth:

https://www.ashlandsource.com/life/cones-with-a-cop-brings-laughter-to-ashland-police-youth/article_1a5f0afa-f13e-11eb-a2f3-9f044fc24692.html

Rose Ann Long:

https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/rose-ann-long/article_b8cc5b28-efd3-11eb-9210-6bc699261b5d.html

You're listening to Source Daily: A new daily news podcast for Richland County. Join us Monday through Friday to stay up to date with what's happening in North Central Ohio. We’ll be sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other news, local history, memorials, answers to your questions, and more. 

Today - Masks aren’t going away completely for Ohio’s K-12 students. While there’s no mask mandate in the classroom, there is one on the school bus.

Before we begin, we’d like to thank our sponsors at First Federal Community Bank. Today, First Federal Community Bank wants you to meet Travis Smith, Assistant Vice President in Commercial Banking, as he continues to help Mansfield area business owners and investors expand their business or start a new one.  

Travis thrives on being a resource for the community to explore all of their business banking needs through a collaborative approach. Together you’ll talk about the resources available to meet your goals.  

First Federal Community Bank looks forward to collaborating with more local business, owners and investors soon. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.

Now, our feature story….

Masks aren’t going away completely for Ohio’s K-12 students.

While there is no longer a mask mandate in the classroom, students will still need mask on the school bus this fall.

This requirement isn’t a local one. Whether vaccinated or not, school bus passengers nationwide are required to mask up. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements went into effect on February 1st, and they’re still in place now.

This particular mask mandate applies to transit systems - and school buses are in fact considered a form of public transit.

But the bussing mandate isn’t the only COVID prevention rule schools will be required to follow in the fall. 

Multiple representatives from Richland Public Health confirmed that any student who hasn’t been vaccinated will need to quarantine after a positive exposure. This is a state mandate. 

So, how does that work exactly? 

If the health department becomes aware of a positive case within a school district, a representative will reach out to the district and ask for a list of that person’s close contacts. 

Likewise, school districts will be required to notify the health department if they know of any positive cases among students or staff.

And if this happens, there are two groups of people who may be exempt from quarantine. Those who have recently recovered from COVID and those who are fully vaccinated against it. 

So, beyond the requirements of mask-wearing on buses and quarantine for unvaccinated students there aren’t any other mandates, as of now, that will be in effect for the start of school.

Although both the CDC and American Association of Pediatrics now recommend mask-wearing in schools, it's unlikely that schools or the state will require them.

In fact, Governor Mike DeWine recently said he doesn’t have the ability to mandate masks.

Most area superintendents have also reaffirmed their intentions not to implement a mask requirement.

But could schools mandate eligible students receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

The short answer is no -- as long as COVID-19 vaccines are under Emergency Use Authorization only, schools can’t require staff or students to receive it. 

The Ohio legislature recently passed House Bill 244, which prohibits public schools and colleges from requiring vaccines that do not have full FDA approval. 

Make sure to stay up to date with the latest requirements and recommendations as we get ready to send students back to school. To learn more about this story visit us at richlandsource.com

Now, some local history…

In 1955 Gallia County native, Emma “Grandma” Caldwell Gatewood, left her life with the goal of hiking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. from Georgia to Maine.

At the time, only five people had done the entire trail since it was completed in 1937 – and they had all been men.

But, the 5-foot-2 great-grandmother completed the trail in September that year, becoming the first woman to hike alone the entire length of the world’s longest continuous footpath. Emma walked for 146 days, through 14 states, took 5 million steps, and went through 7 pairs of shoes ... All at age 67.

Now, Emma is America’s most famous hiker and even had a hand in Ohio’s own long-distance trail - the Buckeye Trail!

Next, we’re answering a question from our readers and listeners like you...

Today’s question? Are geese protected animals in Ohio?

Yes!

A few weeks ago, Kevin Fraley responded as any concerned father would when his daughter came home in tears.

The 17 year old was headed home after work when she witnessed something terrible: a vehicle appeared to purposefully run over a goose in the parking lot. So Fraley took his daughter to the Ontario Police Department to report the incident.

There, they found out something surprising - Canada geese are protected under both the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Ohio State Law.

Fraley and his daughter wanted to spread the word - and asked us to help. 

So here are the details… According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, it’s illegal for any person to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, or trap any bird, nest, or egg outside of hunting season without a special permit. And cruelty to animals faces its own punishment with a first offense being a jail sentence of up to six months and a $1,000 fine. 

Canada Geese mate for life. Goslings remain with their parents constantly and groups migrate together year after year. These are socially sophisticated animals and hurting them impacts their families.

 Is there something you’ve always wondered about Richland County that you’d like us to investigate? Check out richlandsource.com and click “Talk to Us”. Here, you can ask us anything and we’ll go out and find the answers.  

Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight Cheryl Benway, who will lead the community’s efforts to raise money to support Alzheimer’s care, support and research as the Chair of the 2021 North Central Ohio Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Benway said that her journey with Alzheimer's Disease and the Association began in 2001, when her mom began to suffer with memory issues. 

The North Central Ohio Walk is Saturday, September 11th - so mark your calendars!

The Walk will be in-person at OSU NCSC Campus in Mansfield. On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.

If you’d like to join go to alz.org/walk to sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual. 

Next, from Ashland Source:

On Thursday, the Ashland police department’s first Cones with a Cop event of the season took place! The event began three years ago as an effort to reach youth.  

The children, and police officers, laughed, played and ate ice cream together at Eva's Treats along Claremont Avenue.

“At this time in Ashland’s history, the majority of police officers have been here less than five years,” Miller said. “So some of these kids, and some of these kids’ parents, are meeting these officers for the first time.” 

Mayor Matt Miller explained that they don’t want people to fear the men and women of the police department. Instead, they want folks to recognize they’re here to serve and to help. 

The hour-long event drew around 30 children and their parents. Around 15 police officers, mostly off-duty, mulled about with the crowd — offering opportunities for children to sit in a patrol SUV, pet a police K-9 and ask questions!

 Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of Rose Ann Long.

Rose Ann Cloud was born in Ewington and her father's family operated a mill in the area for several generations.

 After graduating from Prospect High School, she attended Bliss College in Columbus. In 1949, Rose Ann married her high school classmate, Ralph and soon moved to Marion and then to Mansfield, where she worked as a typist at Richland Moulded Brick Company. 

From 1951 to 1963, she had six children, including twin boys. She excelled as a dedicated mother and as a wonderful homemaker. Besides raising six children, Rose Ann was active in neighborhood activities. She was well-known by the kids on Parkwood Blvd. for her special homemade chocolate chip cookies, and many people fondly recall the Kentucky Derby parties.

The couple retired to Florida in 1997, but she returned to Mansfield in 2018.

Rose Ann is survived by her sister, her six children, sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, their families, and friends. 

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Rose Ann’s life.

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