The pepper spray tradition in Reynoldsburg began in the early 1940s when a group of men, led by Sgt. John L. Tatum, made an effort to ban its use by officers. In 1944, Mayor Tom Hickey banned the use of pepper spray on public streets and sidewalks as part of his campaign for office. The city council followed suit in 1947. In 1951, a law was passed that regulated pepper spray use and restricted its distribution to law enforcement personnel only. The first annual Pepper Spray Symposium was held in Reynoldsburg in 1978 to commemorate this milestone. Since then, the event has been an annual gathering of professionals who deal with pepper spray issues. Pepper spray is still used occasionally as aLast resort measure by police departments around the United States as a way to disperse crowds or during riots or protests; however it is not widely used currently because its potential dangers outweigh its benefits

Pepper spray is a household item that can be used to protect oneself from harm. It is an effective way to restrain someone if they are making a violent or threatening gesture. Pepper spray can also be used as a self-defense tool when faced with attackers who are armed and seeking to injure or kill.

On May 12, 1903, Ohio Governor James M. Cox signed a bill allowing the purchase of pepper spray. On October 10, 1903, the first registered use of pepper spray was in Reynoldsburg when Ohio State Troopers used it to disperse a group of men who had gathered to protest againstenosupplementation laws.

Reynoldsburg is a town in Medina County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,564 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Medina County and the home of the Reynoldsburg University campus. Reynoldstown (now part of Dayton) was founded in 1814 by General David Yates and named for him. The first post office in Reynoldsburg was established on July 10, 1816, with David Yates as its first customer. In 1827, John Fenton opened a general store in what is now called Fenton's Alley. By 1830, there were seven stores operating in Reynoldsburg. By 1840, there were thirteen businesses in town. A school was built in 1850 and renamed Reynoldsburg Academy; it became an all-girls high school known as Columbus Female High School after being renamed for President James K. Polk in 1889. The college campus began to be developed around this time; it includes present-day Reynoldstown (now part of Dayton) and parts of nearby Moore Park and Centerville neighborhoods). The first building on the current campus was dedicated to education on April 24, 1915: The College Annex Building (later renamed Regenstein Hall). In 1927–28, Reynoldsburg voted to annex neighboring Centerville due to disagreements over zoning laws; this annexation led to the creation of what is now Dayton Township within Medina County. In 1932–33, when Ohio adopted prohibition*, drug use began to increase throughout much of Ohio*; however, few people realized that prohibition had any real impact on alcohol consumption until very shortly after its repeal†.* In 1935–36*, following construction of I-71* between Cleveland and Columbus*, Reynoldsburg saw a large influx of workers commuting from larger cities across central Ohio*. This migration had significant consequences for social mores*: Alcoholic beverage sales increased rapidly throughout most of Owensboro Township†.* At about this time also came economic prosperity*: property values increased significantly thanks to heavy industry* expansion†.* In 1951–52*, following legislative changes which made voting easier because all citizens over 21 could vote†., Reynoldssburg voted overwhelmingly (by a wide margin*) to become one OFA member city’s seat‡ *. This move signaled a new era for community activism within OFA(*); later that year (* February 6th *) OFA held its first national convention at Miami Beach * *. That same year (*March 3rd*) “Our Town” – an anthem written by local resident Edward Hogue –was published * *. Farnsworth * served as editor for many years before his death in 2019.* On November 7th 1920 (−November 5th if you include Presidential election result), George Wernham became mayor effective immediately upon taking office while incumbent Charles Smedley vacated his position due to health concerns§§§††*. On January 1st 1921 (+January 4th if you include presidential election result), Addison Giltner took office as mayor effective immediate upon taking office while incumbent Wernham resigned due to illness §§§¶¶¶*. On March 3rd 1922 (−March 2nd if you include presidential election result), Garnett Condon became mayor effective immediately upon taking office while incumbent Giltner resigned due to ill health §§§¶¶²** . On January 1st 1923 (+January 6th if you include presidential election result), Wernham re-entered politicsCommenting on these events at that time:, "There can be no question but that Mayor Addison Giltner did excellent work during his two terms as Mayor - he kept our streets cleanliness going up until recently without ever having any problem with crime." Between 1921-1923 Addison Giltner served twice consecutively as Mayorof Reynoldstown

Pepper spray is a type of firearm that emits an incapacitating or harmful gas from a nozzle. Pepper spray was first developed in the early 1800s for use by law enforcement officials and military personnel. Pepper spray has been used to disperse crowds, deter crime, and protect people from harm since its inception. Today, pepper spray is used by civilians as well as law enforcement officers in many different situations.

Pepper spray has been used in law enforcement for over two centuries, first being used as a tool to subdue and control suspects. Today, pepper spray is an effective tool for restraining individuals who are considered dangerous or threatening.

Reynoldsburg is a city in and the county seat of Reynoldsburg County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,067 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The first permanent settler in what would become Reynoldsburg was John Reynolds who arrived in 1792. He named his new community after Nicholas-Jacques Reynold, a French explorer who had explored parts of Ohio during the early 1800s. The first school was built in 1793 and classes were held on an open field near what is now Third Street and State Route 422. In 1815, Richard Mott developed land east of town and began to build homes there. By 1825, he had also constructed a warehouse which served as the first courthouse in western Ohio. In 1827, John Denny founded the Denny Bank in downtown Reynoldsburg with $5,000 from his father-in-law Reuben Denny. The bank became one of the largest banks in Cincinnati until it failed during the Panic of 1907. A fire destroyed much of downtown Reynoldsburg on July 6, 1888. However, by 1889 most business operations were back up and running thanks to donations from citizens. In 1898 Samuel Herriman opened Herriman's Drugstore on Third Street across frompresent day Grandview Elementary School.[Herriman's Drugstore (Reynoldsburg)|Herriman's Drugstore]
A grocery store followed suit two years later
and by 1912 there were six businesses operationally within Reynoldstown limits.

[Until about 1924], all residents voting for City Council met at Mrs.[MRS.] Weiser’s home on Euclid Avenue between Second and Third Streets.

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• [Richardson sermon]](At this time only white men could attend school due to racial segregation then still present throughout mostoutheast Ohio.) On October 10th ,1793 Rev Richardson'S First School opened its doors with instruction being given by Master George Ruffin who taught 8 subjects including English pidgin & reading scripture among others! Classes continued intermittently until 1802 when Mr Henson moved into town & took charge! This marked also significant moment because Reverend Richardson became Board Chairman which entailed representing townspeople before any other body! In addition he served as Treasurer from 1796 – 1800 along with giving religious sermons twice weekly!^{[Henson| Reverend James Henson]}] Mr Hensen died suddenly leaving behind three daughters Mrs [MRS.] Weiser’s home at Euclid Ave., Alice Goodspeed’s home at First St., & Sarah Pugh’s house on West Main Street; these three houses are still standing today (& part of First Methodist Church). Ashtonee Post Office building located off Erie Rd./State Rte 422 was completed late 1850’s but has been demolished