Hospitals combat labor shortage with teen work-based learning program:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/10/13/hospitals-combat-labor-shortage-with-teen-work-based-learning-program/ 

Today - we explore an innovative approach to addressing labor shortages in healthcare, and the role of young people stepping into the field before they even graduate high school.

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In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by current Mansfield Fire Department Chief Dan Crow and retired Chief John Harsch.The three talk about the evolution of firefighting science and technology, changes in firefighting techniques and the 30th anniversary of the Mansfield Fire Museum.Hunnell is also joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they discuss the news of the week, including the selection of former Mansfield police Capt. Shari Robertson to fill a spot on City Council; new biometric wrist monitors in the Richland County Jail that will be used with medically at-risk inmates; and two new improvement projects underway at Liberty Park in Mansfield.A self-confessed space geek, Hunnell also goes off on a tangent about the SpaceX launch Sunday morning that saw the successful capture of a 200-foot rocket booster. Yeah, he is weird that way.

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Former Mansfield police Capt. Shari Robertson selected for City Council
New biometric wrist monitors in the Richland County Jail
Two new improvement projects underway at Liberty Park in Mansfield
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Richland Public Health, local organizations will host first Community Health Day:

https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/10/09/mansfield-ohio-richland-public-health-community-health-day-avita-cleveland-clinic-ohiohealth/75567782007/

Today - On Friday, Richland Public Health hosted its first-ever Community Health Day, transforming its front lawn into a hub of resources aimed at improving both physical and mental well-being. 

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Shelby teacher resigns after facing felony counts for alleged sex crimes:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/10/10/shelby-teacher-facing-felony-counts-for-alleged-sex-crimes-resigns-from-district/ 

Today - A Shelby Middle School teacher, Stefanie Kellenberger, has resigned following her indictment on 21 felony charges

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Plymouth lawmakers accept Carter’s council resignation:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/10/08/plymouth-lawmakers-accept-resignation-of-hannah-carter/

Today - Plymouth Village Council has regretfully accepted the resignation of one of its members. Former councilwoman Hannah Carter officially stepped down at the end of the council meeting on September 24th. And at this week's meeting, Mayor Cassaundra Fryman read Hannah's resignation letter, making her departure official.

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Nov. 6 hearing set for alleged improper demo of Mansfield YMCA:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/10/08/nov-6-hearing-set-for-alleged-improper-demo-of-mansfield-ymca/

Today - The City of Mansfield is taking Page Excavating and its owners, Jeff and Landa Page, to court over issues stemming from a demolition project at the site of the former Mansfield YMCA.

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In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Vic Amesquita, owner of Blood Prison at the former Ohio State Reformatory.The popular Halloween haunt is open and operating every weekend during October. The annual month-long fright fest is a fundraiser for the Ohio State Reformatory Preservation Society.The local king of fright, Amesquita is in his ninth year at Blood Prison and takes us behind the scenes at one of the top haunts in Ohio again this year. You will learn the history of the Warden’s Widow, where all those terrifying sounds come from and the biggest question of all – is OSR really haunted?There is also a spirited round of “On the Record” as Amesquita reveals his personal favorite horror movie, what horror character scared him most as a child and what he would be doing if he were not running a year-round haunting effort.Hunnell is also  joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they discuss the news of the week – including the sad death of a Richland County Highway Department worker, Mansfield’s plans to spend $2.3 million on American Rescue Plan Act funds and the newly chosen CEO for the North End Community Improvement Collaborative.Next week’s show will feature two guests – Mansfield Fire Department Chief Dan Crow and retired Chief John Harsch.

Death of Richland County Highway Department workerMansfield's Plans to spend $2.3 million on American Rescue Plan Act fundsNewly chosen CEO for the North End Community Improvement Collaborative.
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Voter accessibility at forefront of U.S. Sen. Brown visit in Mansfield:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/10/06/voter-accessibility-at-forefront-of-u-s-sen-brown-visit-in-mansfield/ 

Today - we’re talking about voter accessibility and the challenges faced by voters with disabilities. This discussion was sparked by U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's recent visit to Mansfield.

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Mansfield hopes for grant to help fund $975,000 traffic signal replacement project:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/10/01/mansfield-hopes-for-grant-to-help-fund-975000-traffic-signal-replacement-project/

Today - a look into Mansfield’s plan to upgrade its outdated traffic signals, as the city seeks a $425,000 state grant to help fund a $975,000 project aimed at improving three major intersections.

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Bucyrus organization to offer family recovery housing in 2025:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/30/bucyrus-organization-to-offer-family-recovery-housing-in-2025/ 

Today - we’re looking at a new initiative from a Bucyrus-based organization called “Together We Hurt, Together We Heal” that is set to launch in 2025. The organization will soon begin offering family recovery housing, a significant expansion to its existing services aimed at helping those recovering from addiction.

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