In this week’s edition, Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell talks with Tami Robinson, founder of the non-profit organization, Love Our Hero’s.

Love Our Hero’s, based in Bellville, supports local military veterans. It has a huge “Supporting Veterans Purse Bingo” event March 8 at the Eastbrook Center, 720 Fifth Ave., in Mansfield.

Robinson explains how the organization supports local military veterans and how local residents can participate in the event. She also talks about what led her to found Love Our Hero’s.

Hunnell is also joined by Executive Producer Zac Hiser and videographer Grant Ritchey to talk about the news of the day, including a dead body found Sunday morning near the Richland B&O Trail south of Lexington; how a roundabout has reduced accidents at a Madison Township intersection; local mayoral efforts to improve local housing; and details on a 32-year-old Mansfield man arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop led to a car chase and a crash into a Richland County Sheriff’s Office cruiser.

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RCSO investigating dead body found south of Lexington near B&O Trail:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/02/rcso-investigating-dead-body-found-south-of-lexington-near-bo-trail/

Today: Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered near the Richland B&O Trail, just south of Lexington, on Sunday morning. A trail user was out with their dog when it wandered off and came across the body, leading to a call to law enforcement.

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MMHA plans to break ground on affordable housing complex this summer:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/29/mmh-plans-to-break-ground-on-affordable-housing-complex-this-summer/

Today - Changes are coming to Mansfield’s housing landscape, but the timeline just got a slight adjustment.

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Male arrested after making verbal threats at Avita Hospital in Ontario:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/29/male-arrested-after-making-verbal-threats-at-avita-hospital 

Today - we’re following a developing story out of Ontario, where a 65-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly making verbal threats at Avita Hospital at the Ontario Center, formerly known as the Richland Mall.

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month offers chance for reset:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/28/catalyst-team-reflects-on-outpatient-program-national-substance-use-disorder-treatment-month/

Today: January is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings, making it the perfect moment for National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. This month serves as a reminder that positive change is always possible and highlights the resources available for those looking to begin their recovery journey.

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In this week’s edition, Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell talks with Ashland University history Professor John Moser about his travels to Los Angeles to appear on “History's Greatest Mysteries” on the History Channel. Moser will appear in several episodes of the show’s sixth season, which airs Mondays at 9 p.m.

The historian, author and performer answers questions on the shows about a wide variety of topics, including Pablo Escobar, Amelia Earhart, John Dillinger and Nikola Tesla, among others.

Hunnell is also joined by Executive Producer Zac Hiser and videographer Grant Ritchey to talk about the news of the day, including a new demolition order for the West Park Shopping Center; a Shelby man charged in federal court with cyberstalking; a Mansfield woman charged with inducing panic in Clear Fork Schools; and a big fire in downtown Shelby.

Richland Source Reporter Katie Ellington Serrao also joins us to provide an update on Mansfield City Schools' finances, which she has covered in detail in recent news stories. 

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New demo order for West Park Shopping Center

Shelby man charged with cyberstalking

Mansfield woman charged with inducing panic

Fire in downtown Shelby

Mansfield City Schools union president calls for cuts

Mansfield City Schools must submit 2nd state deficit reduction plan

Mansfield City Schools hires Freund as financial consultant

Mansfield City Schools projects 2.5 million in health insurance savings

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Lack of snow continues to make Iditarod preparations tough for Mansfield native:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/26/lack-of-snow-continues-to-make-iditatrod-preparations-tough-for-mansfield-native/

Today: we’re checking in on a race that’s not just against the clock—but against the climate.

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Mansfield City Schools projects $2.5 million in health insurance savings:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/23/mansfield-city-projects-2-5-million-in-annual-health-insurance-savings/

Today - we’re looking into how Mansfield City Schools is tackling a $3.9 million budget deficit.

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New BearCat armored vehicle arrives for use in Mansfield, around Richland County:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/22/new-bearcat-armored-vehicle-arrives-for-use-in-mansfield-around-richland-county/

Today - we’re taking a closer look at a major new addition to local law enforcement—a brand-new, state-of-the-art BearCat armored rescue vehicle. This $392,000 vehicle has just arrived in Mansfield, and while officials hope it won’t be needed often, they say it’s a crucial tool for keeping officers and civilians safe in the most dangerous situations. So what exactly is the BearCat? And why is it such a big deal?

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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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