Owens, Price open Barber Brothers Barbershop on Park Avenue:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/05/owens-price-open-barber-brothers-barbershop-on-park-avenue/

Today - a new barbershop in Mansfield is starting to make its mark, aiming to bring smiles to customers’ faces

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Speed bumps, ‘cruising’ law led to quiet summer on Mansfield’s ‘Miracle Mile’:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/03/speed-bumps-cruising-law-led-to-quieter-summer-on-mansfields-miracle-mile/

Today - we’re checking in on Mansfield’s efforts to address safety concerns on Park Avenue West, known as the “Miracle Mile.” 

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MMHA Section 8 waitlist will reopen Oct. 28 to 31:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/28/mmha-section-8-waitlist-will-reopen-for-4-days-starting-oct-28/

Today - The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority, which manages federal housing assistance vouchers in Richland County, is set to reopen its Housing Choice Voucher program waitlist.

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In this week's episode, Hunnell monologues about the history of Labor Day. Then, Hunnell is joined again by Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch for part II of their conversation. They talk about the director's first six months at his new position and issues he has helped the city grapple with, including recreational cannabis dispensaries and efforts to reduce "cruising" on the Miracle Mile portion of Park Avenue West.

Links: Mansfield lawmakers set limit at 3 for recreational cannabis dispensariesOpen Source: 'Bump'y' weekends planned on Mansfield's Miracle Mile this summer
Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.
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How one Richland County teacher embraced AI in the classroom:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/20/ai-in-the-classroom-schools-dan-jones/

Today - a middle school teacher is leveraging artificial intelligence and virtual reality to enhance student learning.

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Skate Ohio unveils renderings of Shelby skate park transformation:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/29/skate-ohio-unveils-renderings-of-shelby-skate-park-transformation/

Today - In Shelby, the skate park at Veteran’s Park is set for a major transformation. And on Thursday, B.J. Price, chairman of Skate Ohio, unveiled virtual renderings of the planned upgrades, designed by FiELD9: architecture.

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Pioneer CTC, University of Toledo partner to offer local teacher licensure program:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/26/pioneer-career-and-technology-center-university-of-toledo-partner-to-offer-local-teacher-licensure-program/

Today - ​​we’re exploring a new partnership between the University of Toledo and Pioneer Career and Technology Center that’s making it easier for local professionals to become licensed career-technical educators.

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Mansfield to seek federal funds for $28 million dry dam project on north side:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/27/mansfield-to-seek-federal-funds-for-28-million-dry-dam-project-on-north-side/

Today - we take a closer look at a an infrastructure project that could reshape the future of the city's north side: the Touby Run Flood Mitigation Project.

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In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch.The former Mansfield police chief and long-time law enforcement officer talks about his background, growing up in Mansfield and graduating from Mansfield Senior High School before joining the Richland County Sheriff's Office in 1994 and the MPD in 1999. Stay tuned for part II of this conversation, which will be released Tues, Sept. 3. 
Hunnell is also joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they riff about news of the week -- including cannabis dispensaries, a $4.2 million wastewater improvement project in Bellville, the purge of 3,796 Richland County inactive voters from voting rolls, and a 28-year-old Mansfield man indicted on 31 felony counts related to child pornography. 

Links: Mansfield lawmakers set limit at 3 for recreational cannabis dispensariesRichland County pushes ahead with $4 million sewer project to support growth in BellvilleNearly 3,800 inactive Richland County voters purged from rolls ahead of presidential electionChild pornography allegations against Witchey date back more than a year
Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.
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‘Pick Your Own’ flower field blossoms in Lexington:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/25/pick-your-own-flower-field-blossoms-in-lexington/

Today - we take a closer look at the Walker Flower Farm, a place where the community can now enjoy a “Pick Your Own” flower experience.

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