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This week, we dive headfirst into the ever-heated world of property taxes with none other than Richland County Auditor Pat Dropsey. The veteran taxman joins the show to break down why so many Ohioans are steamed about their bills, what a “mill” actually is and whether a new kind of school tax could be the future. 

Before that, Carl, Zac and Hayden return from their weekend adventures to discuss what's been going on...

This week on Better Together, we’re joined by illustrator Nan McCartney and singer-songwriter Sarah Goff — two artists using their creative work to explore identity, expression, and what it means to be seen.

In this honest and heart-filled conversation, we talk about:
 imposter syndrome and the pressure to prove yourself
 using art to process feelings and connect with others
&...

On Episode 58 of News Man Weekly, host Carl Hunnell recaps a jam-packed weekend across Richland County. Plus, we’ve got updates on Ashland’s bizarre “Shoe Bandit” arrest, a big reveal at Fleming Falls Preserve and a developing petition effort that could put large wind and solar facilities on the county ballot.

Then stick around for our feature interview with Matthew Scruggs, the new Executive Director of the...

We thought we were sitting down to talk about leadership — but this conversation turned into something much deeper.

In this episode of Better Together, we’re joined by Jenny Blue, executive coach and founder of Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership. What unfolded was a heartfelt reflection on why real leadership begins not with strategy, but with self-awareness.

Together, we explore:

• Why you can&...

On this episode of News Man Weekly, Carl Hunnell checks in with Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray fresh off the rain-soaked, mud-caked madness of Inkcarceration Festival at the Ohio State Reformatory, before going over a few local news headlines from the week. 

Then, we’re off to see the Wizard — or rather, the talented local cast bringing The Wizard of Oz to life at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield...

Today: Richland County may have hit peak volume this weekend, as the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returned to Mansfield in its biggest year yet, and fans showed up by the tens of thousands.

Read more: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/18/inkcarceration-2025-marks-biggest-year-yet-for-music-and-tattoo-festival/ 

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How we treat older adults says a lot about who we are as a community. In this episode, we sit down with Duana Patton, CEO of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, to talk about what it means to age with dignity — and why social isolation is more than a personal issue.

Together, we explore:

• The myths and biases around aging

• How to talk to aging parents with empathy

• The public health impact of senior isolation

• W...

Today: Madison schools are considering a major tax shift that could ease the burden on retirees — while asking working families to pick up more of the tab, all in a bid to stabilize the district’s troubled finances.

Read more: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/15/madison-board-proposes-swapping-property-tax-for-income-tax/ 

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On this week's News Man Weekly, we put Hunnell's hip hop knowledge to the test with a preview of Mansfield's Cypher City Hip Hop Festival. We're joined by the festival's organizer, Ryan James, as well as local artist, Don Kartel. 

We discuss the July 26 event at the Richland County Fairgrounds -- what attendees can expect and the special guest that will make an appearance at the after party. We also talk with Ryan and Don...