EDITOR’S NOTE: Richland Source city editor Carl Hunnell presented the “Citizens’ Agenda” to Mayor Tim Theaker, leaders in his administration and members of Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening. MANSFIELD — This fall, Richland Source embarked on the second volume of Talk The Vote, a “listening tour” of the city of Mansfield that refocused the […]
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What Knox County is doing to support second-chance employment
MOUNT VERNON — Loyalty. Growth. Acceptance. Those are the words that participants in Mount Vernon Municipal Court’s MERIT Court program heard on a recent field trip to Hot Chicken Takeover in Westerville. But perhaps the most important words they heard were “second chance.” Hot Chicken Takeover is a second-chance employer, one who is willing to […]
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Mansfield churches turn historic home into transitional housing
MANSFIELD – If walls could talk, the old Victorian mansion would have plenty to say. Over the last 120 years, it’s served as a residence, a barracks, an art studio and a daycare center. Now, the historic edifice at 309 Park Ave. West is a transitional home for unhoused men looking to get back on […]
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Roosting crows and their waste was top of mind in 2021 solutions journalism stories
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second part in a series looking back at the top stories in 2021. MANSFIELD — Solutions journalism is a huge part of what we do at Richland Source. We think it’s important to tell the whole story of our community through rigorous, trusted reporting that seeks to make Richland County a better place to […]
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Public transit: Cooperation, not taking ‘no’ for an answer is key, says expert
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today marks the fourth day featuring a series of stories over four days that examines the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. JOHNSTOWN — In a dozen years as the village manager of Johnstown, Ohio, Jim Lenner learned to think outside the box. How about $75 million outside of the box thinking in […]
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Who in the world is doing public transit well, even during a pandemic?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This marks the fourth day in a series of stories that examine the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. MANSFIELD — So who is doing public transit via buses well in the United States and around the world, even during a pandemic? As Richland County Transit prepares to launch a transit development plan in […]
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Mansfield, Richland County leaders entertain idea of increased public transit funding, operations
EDITOR’S NOTE: This marks the fourth day in a series of stories that examine the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Voices are growing among those — both inside and outside city government — who think it’s time for the City of Mansfield to contribute more to public transportation. As the Richland County Transit […]
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Communication with the public during transit planning is essential, says Iowa City official
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today marks the third day featuring a series of stories over four days that examines the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Darian Nagle-Gamm didn’t hesitate when asked what made Iowa City’s recent public transit study a success. “Communication. That was the most successful part … really maximizing public […]
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Public transit planning expert: Identify a project champion
EDITOR’S NOTE: This marks the third in a four-day series of stories that examine the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. NEWARK — Lee Nichols has helped guide many communities through public transit strategic planning efforts. The key to success, he said, is found after the study is complete. “You have to identify a project champion,” […]
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Richland County Transit wants community input in 2022 strategic planning effort
EDITOR’S NOTE: This marks the third in a four-day series of stories that examine the issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Jean Taddie has a public transit “north star” she hopes can be reached during a strategic planning session that begins in 2022. “In my dream world, the ‘north star’ is where everybody in […]