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Mansfield contracts with Richland Chamber for economic development work:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/21/mansfield-contracts-with-richland-chamber-for-economic-development-work/

Today: we’re looking at some big changes happening in Mansfield’s economic development toolkit.

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In this week's episode, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell continues a conversation with Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann, Detective Terry Butler and DNA expert Dawn Fryback on the 1981 homicide of Deborah Miller. Recently, the 43-year-old murder mystery was solved. 

The first part of this conversation was published last Tuesday, Jan. 14. Part II focuses on how the alleged killer came to a violent end in Canton during a shootout with federal and local authorities.

Read more about the cold case here.

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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Snap Fitness now open in Appleseed Center:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/19/snap-fitness-now-open-in-appleseed-center/

Today: we’re covering a new addition to the Appleseed Shopping Center that’s all about getting in shape and feeling good — Snap Fitness has officially opened on Lexington Avenue in Mansfield.

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Galion shooting incident leads to four-hour standoff that ends peacefully:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/16/galion-shooting-incident-leads-to-four-hour-standoff-that-ends-peacefully/

Today - A Wednesday shooting in Galion led to a four-hour police standoff.

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New Shiloh councilmember wants to be proactive in community:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/15/new-shiloh-councilmember-wants-to-be-proactive-in-community/

Today - Shiloh Village Council is back at full strength after Mayor Paul Currier swore in a new member during Tuesday’s council meeting.

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Rose re-elected as president of Shelby Board of Education:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/13/rose-re-elected-president-of-shelby-board-of-education/

Today: We’re bringing you the latest news and developments from Shelby City Schools.

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In this week’s edition, part of a special two-part episode, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell talks about how a 43-year-old Mansfield murder mystery was recently solved.

He is joined by Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann, Detective Terry Butler and DNA expert Dawn Fryback in a detailed discussion regarding the brutal 1981 homicide of Deborah Miller, 18, found beaten to death in her West Third Street apartment.

This week’s episode focuses on why police reopened the cold case, how improved technology helped lead to a suspect and how law enforcement began to close in on the suspected killer.

Next week’s show will focus on how the alleged killer came to a violent end in Canton during a shootout with federal and local authorities.

Hunnell is also joined by Executive Producer Zac Hiser and videographer Grant Ritchey to talk about the news of the day, including a missing Ashland County man whose car was found abandoned in Bellville; a recent Bigfoot sighting in Richland County; early plans for a ribbon cutting for the new Sterkel Community Park for All; the arrest of seven people in a recent Bucyrus drug raid; and the launch of the sled dog racing season as Mansfield native Matthew Failor prepares for the upcoming 2025 Iditarod.

Relevant links:

The Deborah Miller cold case solved

Missing Ashland County man

Recent Bigfoot sighting

The new Sterkel Community Park for All

Bucyrus drug raid

Matthew Failor prepares for upcoming 2025 Iditarod

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In this special episode of Source Daily, we sat down with Chris Hershberger, a wellness expert with over three decades of experience in fitness, nutrition, and health education. Hershberger shares his insights on creating sustainable health habits, the evolution of the wellness industry, and why focusing on process over quick fixes leads to long-term success.

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15-year-old Walsh building Deathrow Airsoft gun business:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/08/15-year-old-walsh-building-deathrow-airsoft-gun-business/

Today - a local teen has turned his passion for airsoft into a thriving business—right in his parents’ pole barn.

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New $392K armored SWAT vehicle expected to soon be in service:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/07/bearcat-new-392k-armored-swat-vehicle-expected-to-soon-be-in-service/

Today - After nearly two years of waiting, law enforcement agencies in Mansfield, Ontario, Shelby, and across Richland County are about to take delivery of a new Lenco BearCat—an armored rescue vehicle that has cost about $393,000.

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