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Episode 99 of the News Man Weekly  is a shorter, stripped-down edition of the show — but Carl and Zac still manage to cover plenty of ground. Carl opens with a rant about the upcoming live 100th episode at Relax, It's Just Coffee, reluctantly preparing himself to leave the safety of the studio and interact with actual human beings. Later in the episode, Carl breaks down Netflix’s...

A Shelby councilman’s resignation from Mansfield City Schools is drawing scrutiny after district records described it as tied to a threat of termination or non-renewal. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: A Clear Fork graduate’s secret life as Brutus Buckeye led to a snowy, viral moment in one of college football’s biggest rivalries. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Mansfield’s push to bring Buc-ee’s to the I-71 and Ohio 39 interchange took a major step forward this week, but the project still has a few more approvals ahead. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A confiscated Madison Township home tied to one of Richland County’s largest drug cases is headed for sale, and local officials say the move sends a clear message. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 98 of the News Man Weekly,  the crew riffs on graduation season, the Cavs’ Game 7 victory and the Sonic Temple music festival. We break down the latest developments surrounding the proposed Buc-ee's project, discuss the $1 million state grant awarded to demolish the West Park Shopping Center and recap the Ohio State Highway Patrol's latest OVI checkpoint. Carl also revisits t...

Today: Roller skating, skateboarding and a bit of nostalgia are coming together this summer as Skate Ohio prepares to open a new indoor facility at Ontario Center. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richland County commissioners say they oppose a proposed Franklin Township data center, but they also say they do not have the legal authority to ban those projects countywide. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Compton was sworn in as a lieutenant with the Mansfield Fire Department, stepping into a first-line leadership role that oversees crew readiness, training, and on-scene decision-making. A Lexington graduate who joined MFD in 2018, Compton said he’s proud to carry on a family legacy in local fire service and wants to pay it forward to newer firefighters. Read more: https://www.richlandso...

Today: A tense overnight standoff in Bucyrus ended Monday with a suspect dead, after police say he fired on officers during a nearly 12-hour ordeal that brought agencies from across north central Ohio to the scene. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 97 of News Man Weekly  opens with a Carl rant about Richland County’s surprisingly massive primary election turnout. Carl, Zac and Hayden then riff on the weekend before diving into the latest local headlines, including Mansfield’s Bike-A-Palooza giving away more than 100 bicycles, two Shelby school staff members credited with saving a choking student’s life and the...

Today – Shelby High School staff members are being praised for quick action that helped save a choking student’s life. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario is taking a preemptive pause on artificial intelligence data centers, even before any formal proposal lands at City Hall. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Jim Odson saved his first life as a teenager, and went on to help shape emergency medical care in Mansfield for more than three decades. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Tyger Threads is helping Mansfield Senior High School students get brand-new clothing, shoes and personal care items — with dignity, choice and confidence built into the experience. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 96 of the News Man Weekly, we break down the key stories shaping the community. These include what voters need to know ahead of the May 5 primary election, a downtown vandalism arrest that drew a strong response from police leadership and the long-awaited roundabout project at Lexington-Springmill and Home roads finally moving toward construction.   Then, we’re joined by...

Today – Olive and Oak Company is growing its boutique footprint, bringing affordable women’s fashion from Mansfield into a new permanent space in Fredericktown. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this live recording of the State of the City, Jodie Perry sits down with Carl Hunnell for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the city's future. In this episode: What $100M+ in development actually means for Mansfield The reality behind downtown construction and the $20M Main Street project How property taxes and “pots of money” really work Why the city is being more selective...

A major local investment could give downtown Mansfield’s former Holiday Inn a new life as a boutique hotel, event center, and community gathering place. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Downtown Mansfield is getting ready to turn summer nights into a monthly celebration, with a refreshed 2026 Final Friday concert series bringing new acts, familiar favorites and plenty of reasons to head to the Brickyard. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 95 of News Man Weekly  opens with a reminder to get out and vote during the upcoming primary election as Host Carl Hunnell politely reminds folks to "put up or shut up." This week's News of the Week dives deeper into the planned $10 million redevelopment of a downtown hotel in Mansfield. Other news includes a 22-year-old Mansfield man charged with felony vandalism after driving o...

Renaissance Theatre leaders are warning patrons not to use a nearby hotel parking lot after a towing incident disrupted a packed performance of “Mamma Mia!” in downtown Mansfield. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Gorman left a lasting imprint on Mansfield through military service, aviation, business and philanthropy. A World War II pilot and longtime leader at Gorman-Rupp, he also helped shape local institutions by supporting aviation museums, donating land for parks and community projects, and introducing young people to flying. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/l...

Inkcarceration is aiming even higher in 2026 after drawing a record 90,000 fans across three sold-out days last year at the Ohio State Reformatory. The July 17 through 19 festival will bring more than 65 bands to Mansfield, including headliners like Disturbed, Bad Omens and Limp Bizkit, while continuing to mix live music with tattoo culture and the prison’s one-of-a-kind setting. Organizers...

Today – A notorious Richland County murder case has reached its final chapter, as convicted killer John Boyle has died in prison. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.