In this week’s News Man Weekly, we recap the top local headlines — from the 175th Richland County Fair wrapping up with a record-breaking Junior Fair Auction to Mansfield City Council rejecting a proposed rezoning on the city’s north side. We also share the story behind a new memorial highway in Lucas honoring Vietnam veteran PFC Richard “Rick” McFarland.
Then we welcome Julie Schwartz, executive director of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, for a conversation that soars. Julie shares how she stepped into the role after the sanctuary’s founder retired, what it’s like caring for the sanctuary’s diverse bird residents and we learn about the weirdest bird behaviors and bird intelligence. She also offers tips for helping injured or orphaned birds, updates us on the daring rescue of a young osprey tangled in fishing line, and tells us about “Star,” a juvenile bald eagle currently in their care. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at one of Richland County’s most beloved wildlife organizations.
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Relevant links:
- All Richland County Fair stories
- Mansfield City Council rejects rezone of 39.5 acres on north side
- Lucas native killed in Vietnam honored exactly 55 years after his death
- Galion arborist helps Ohio Bird Sanctuary rescue osprey tangled in Pleasant Hill fishing line
- Learn more and support the Ohio Bird Sanctuary
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