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Meal carrier from Ashland County Council on Aging finds murder suspect Stanley Gardner dead:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/16/meal-carrier-from-ashland-county-council-on-aging-finds-murder-suspect-stanley-gardner-dead/ 

Today - An Ashland man, accused of killing his son two years ago, has been found dead in his home. 73 year old Stanley Gardner was set to stand trial next month for the alleged murder. 

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In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Source reporters Katie Ellington Serrao, Grace McCormick and Mariah Thomas.The discussion revolves around the massive reporting project "Tomorrow's Talent" that the trio recently concluded. It was a series of two dozen stories that explored north central Ohio's workforce trends and how different organizations, including businesses and schools, are adapting to meet new challenges. Hunnell even gets the three reporters to engage in a game of "On the Record" in which secrets are revealed!Hunnell is also  joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they riff on the news of the week -- including a Springfield Township house explosion on Friday that killed one person and injured two others; the search by the Richland County Republican Party to replace outgoing At-large Councilwoman Stephanie Zader; a new partnership between the Oasis of Love Church and the City of Mansfield to rejuvenate Cyclops Field on the city's north side; the ongoing demolition of former Westinghouse properties on the city's east side that may be near an end after nearly two years of work; and the announcement that the City of Mansfield Trick-or-Treat will be conducted on Halloween Night this year.
Relevant Links:Tomorrow's Talent storiesSpringfield Township house explosionRichland County Republicans seek applicants to fill Zader seatOasis of Love Church and the City of Mansfield to rejuvenate Cyclops Field
Westinghouse update: Site might be completed by NovemberCity of Mansfield Trick-or-Treat

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.
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1 dead, 2 injured Friday in house explosion near Crestline:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/14/one-dead-two-injured-friday-in-richland-county-house-explosion-near-oh-314/ 

Today - a house explosion in Springfield Township claimed one life and left two others hospitalized.

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Madison Middle School student arrested for sending threatening email:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/12/madison-middle-school-student-arrested-for-threatening-email/

Today - A 13-year-old boy from Madison Middle School was arrested on Wednesday and charged with inducing panic. The arrest came after the student sent an email threatening a school shooting.

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Richland County Land Bank being impacted by delays in state reimbursement:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/11/richland-county-land-bank-being-impacted-by-delays-in-state-reimbursement/ 

Today - The Richland County Land Bank has been waiting for three months to receive nearly $755,000 from the Ohio Department of Development, money meant to cover the demolition of the former Denver Roof buildings in Mansfield.

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Mansfield Metro Housing reinstates landlord incentive payments:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/07/mansfield-metro-housing-reinstates-landlord-incentive-payments/

Today - In Mansfield, residents with housing vouchers from the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority face a growing challenge.

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In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Mark Sebastian Jordan, local author/playwright/actor/director/historian and journalist.

The two old friends talk about Jordan’s newest book, “Get Busy Living: Doing Time at Shawshank,” a behind-the-scenes look at his work as an extra in the popular movie, “Shawshank Redemption” and how that effort helped to shape his life going forward.

Hunnell is also joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they riff on the news of the week – including the City of Mansfield going to court to seek damages against Lucas contractor for the improper demolition of the former YMCA on Park Avenue West; how weekend speed bumps led to a quieter summer on the Miracle Mile in Mansfield; how a Saturday night OVI checkpoint went Saturday night locally; and how Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry is trying to figure out best to spend the city’s remaining $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Links: 

City of Mansfield going to court to seek damages against Lucas contractor

Weekend speed bumps led to a quieter summer on the Miracle Mile

Saturday night OVI checkpoint

American Rescue Plan Act funds

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Ontario extends cannabis sales moratorium through Oct. 31:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/09/06/ontario-extends-cannabis-sales-moratorium-through-oct-31/

Today - we look into the Ontario City Council's recent decision to extend a moratorium on commercial cannabis sales.

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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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