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Today - A nationwide protest movement made its way to Mansfield and Shelby this weekend, as hundreds of people took to the streets to speak out against President Donald Trump and what they described as growing authoritarianism in the United States.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Henry — a passionate community builder, director of marketing at the Renaissance Theatre, and president of the board at Love On A Mission — to talk about what it means to become a parent, a friend, and a fully-formed human on your own terms.

Jillian shares her experience navigating first-time motherhood in her 30s, building inclusive communities outside of traditi...

Mansfield has broken ground on a $3.6 million project to replace nearly three miles of century-old, four-inch water lines with modern eight-inch mains—work made possible by a narrowly approved quarter-percent income tax and decades of advocacy from local attorney Eric Miller. This first phase will install 14,000 feet of pipe, add 37 fire hydrants, and ...

From music to motorsports to Mansfield's workforce, Clint Knight wears a lot of hats — and we talk about all of them in this week’s episode. 

By day, Clint is the Workforce Development Director for the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, working to build a talent pipeline that can support the region’s evolving economic needs. Outside the office, he runs Valley Media and Productions, curates...

A few years ago, she wasn’t sure she would graduate. Now, after earning first place at the state level, an Ohio student is headed to the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. Her journey includes a demanding prepared speech event, full-time work as a cook, and lessons drawn from both culinary training and years of theater experience. We follow how career tech programs and leadership oppo...

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Ressa, business banking relationship manager at KeyBank and co-chair of Key4Women — a national initiative that supports women entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, and community.

Erin explains how banking — when done right — should feel like a relationship, not just a transaction. Our conversation dives into the real barriers women face when seeking funding: confi...

We made it to 50! In this milestone episode, Carl Hunnell and the team briefly reflect on nearly a year of News Man Weekly.

This episode is a double feature: First, we bid a bittersweet farewell to Ashland Source reporter Mariah Thomas, who’s heading back home after two impactful years of storytelling in north central Ohio. Her dad, Jim, joins the conversation before their 20+ hour drive across the country. 

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In Shelby, the closure of Cornell’s IGA has left residents without a full-service grocery store. As city leaders work to attract a new tenant, the story reflects a broader struggle facing small-town grocers across the country, where thin margins, tough competition, and shifting shopping habits make survival harder than ever.

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Dr. Melissa McRae, founder of Vitality Natural Wellness, joins us for a powerful and practical conversation about what really happens to women’s bodies during perimenopause and menopause — and why it matters far beyond personal health.

We dig into everything from gut health and hormone shifts to workplace burnout and self-advocacy. Dr. McRae explains why symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and brain fog are often misdiagno...

A long-running legal battle between Bellville and Washington Township over a 1995 fire services agreement appears to be over after the Ohio Supreme Court declined to hear Bellville’s appeal. The court’s decision upholds earlier rulings that found the village is still bound by the contract, which requires annual payments to the township for fire p...

Since Shelby’s only full-service grocery store closed in June 2023, residents have had to travel out of town for basic food needs, a challenge that’s reshaping daily life and raising public health concerns. In this episode, we explore the results of a community survey showing overwhelming support for a new store, the impact on families without r...

A Richland County Hall of Fame is in the works—and local organizers want the community’s help to bring it to life. Spearheaded by Navy veteran Dick Baker, the effort aims to honor residents who’ve left a lasting impact in fields from public service to sports to the arts. With plans for a 2026 inaugural class, the committee is fundraising, ...