Episode 65 - Rick Mahan - New Richmond Military Museum

 Ep. 65 — Rick Mahan on the New Richmond Military Museum, Local Veterans, and Clermont County Primary Results We start this week with Clermont County’s unofficial May 5 primary election results, including outcomes for local school, park, senior services, children’s services, developmental disabilities, fire and EMS, safety services, cemetery, and liquor option issues. We also look at several candidate races, including Clermont County Commissioner, County Auditor, Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District, Ohio House Districts 62 and 63, and the 12th District Court of Appeals. Interview — Rick Mahan, New Richmond Military Museum Rick Mahan joins us to talk about the New Richmond Military Museum, his work as curator, and the local veterans whose stories are preserved there. Rick shares how the museum grew out of a promise to Ralph Shepherd, a longtime New Richmond veteran advocate, and how the museum now houses artifacts, uniforms, photos, medals, and personal items connected mostly to local service members. We also talk about some of the stories behind the museum’s collection, including Clermont County’s deep military history, General Ulysses S. Grant, General Henry Clark Corbin, a 48-star flag tied to Judge Houserman and the Philippines, a Korean War soldier whose remains were identified decades later, POW/MIA remembrance, New Richmond connections to Iwo Jima, uniforms from two local Marines killed in the Beirut bombing, and even a Space Force uniform from a New Richmond graduate. Rick also discusses his work with the VFW, American Legion, local veterans groups, youth programs, community service, fish fries, and the importance of keeping local military history alive for future generations. News  Unofficial Clermont County May 5 primary election results  New Richmond School District operating levy fails  Clermont County Park District renewal levy passes  Clermont County Senior Services renewal levy passes  Clermont County Children’s Services levy fails  Clermont County Developmental Disabilities levy fails  Batavia Township Fire and EMS levy fails  Miami Township safety services levy passes  Franklin Township cemetery renewal levy passes  Batavia Township local liquor option passes  Clermont County Commissioner and Auditor primary results  Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District and Ohio House District 62 and 63 primary results Events Cincinnati Nature Center Spring Native Plant Sale  Clermont County Student Art Show commemorating America 250  Kids Fishing Derby at Patterson Park  55th Annual Appalachian Festival in New Richmond  Creative Calm Women’s Sip and Paint Social  Astronauts of Ohio at Batavia Library  Conservation Civics at Cincinnati Nature Center  Springtime Terrarium Garden at Felicity Library  Milford Citywide Yard Sale Weekend  Clermont County Spring Litter Cleanup  Roar on the River New Richmond Lions Car and Bike Show Fundraiser  Follow on Facebook & Instagram, and signup for the Thursday newsletter.FacebookInstagramNewsletterIf the show brings you value, consider supporting us!Donate