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Today – A major dog surrender in Loudonville has turned into an around-the-clock community effort, with students, volunteers and rescue groups now caring for dozens of animals — including 13 puppies born after the dogs were removed. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curt and Effie open this week’s Inside the Lines by talking about the late-summer heat and player safety, the early battle shaping up in the MOAC and Danville’s strong start in Knox County. Then, Hillsdale senior twins Kael and Knox Lewis join the show to talk about a lifetime of playing together and their final season as Falcons. They reflect on back-to-back trips to the state champio...

Today – A former telecommunications building in Mansfield could soon take on a very different role — becoming a multimillion-dollar housing community for veterans and senior citizens. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Otters, sloths, zebras, kangaroos and more — one Shelby farm has turned an ordinary backyard into one of the area’s most unusual animal experiences. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden head into a three-week break with plenty to discuss, including a tense Mansfield town hall on police-community relations, a new pavilion bringing fresh life to Prospect Park and the first-ever Coney Fest in downtown Mansfield. Plus, Carl prepares for the approaching doom of winter by counting down his Top 5 places to see fall foliage across North...

Today – Seventy-two dogs are beginning a new chapter after being removed from a Loudonville commercial breeding operation — and the Ashland County Humane Society says it now needs the community’s help to care for them. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Madison Primary is starting a new chapter this school year, bringing the district’s youngest students together under one roof — and putting two Madison graduates in charge of helping them build a strong foundation. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the Lines is back for the 2026 school year and we start out with Centerburg tight end and Florida Gator commit Jackson Ballinger.  First, host Curt Conrad and co-host Effie James review a couple of week 1 results and pay their respects to the late Andrew Saris of Lexington.  Then, Centerburg senior tight end Jackson Ballinger joins the show to talk about his journey from small-tow...

Today – A neighborhood park in Mansfield has a new place to gather, thanks to a partnership that brought residents, local organizations and the city together. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Three new firefighters are beginning their careers with the Mansfield Fire Department, joining a department that hopes to return to full staffing in the coming weeks. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the News Man Weekly, we're keeping it in the family. Zach Hunnell, Carl's youngest son, joins us to discuss his life in Barcelona, Spain.  First, we recap the latest news around Richland County, including the Festival of Hope at Mansfield Speedway, long-awaited plans to demolish the former West Park Shopping Center and a new series of community town halls aimed at strengthening d...

Today – An inclusive cheer team in Madison Township is proving that competition, confidence and belonging can all share the same mat. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Lexington’s new elementary school is taking shape, with construction underway and plans calling for students to walk through the doors in the fall of 2028. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Mansfield leaders are putting a five-year plan behind one of the city’s biggest economic assets, with hopes of turning Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport into a stronger engine for jobs, investment and new technology. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A local bluegrass band is tuning up for a special Mansfield concert, with every ticket sold helping the Mansfield Playhouse keep the lights on as it prepares for its 101st season. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on News Man Weekly, it's essentially a high school football show. We invite our Managing Editor and long-time high school sports reporter, Larry Phillips, into the studio to help us preview the 2026 football season in Richland County.  But first, Carl, Zac and Hayden break down the latest Richland County headlines, including the case against a 16-year-old accused in the fatal s...

Today – Reece Cook is closing out a decade in the show ring with one of the biggest honors of her junior fair career — being named Showman of Showmen at the Richland County Fair. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stretch of Ohio 13 near Mansfield will soon carry the name of a Madison High School graduate who left home for Vietnam and never returned. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A major anonymous gift has moved the Mansfield Playhouse another half-million dollars closer to turning its vision for a new downtown theater into reality. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A young black bear is turning heads around Mohican State Park, but wildlife officials say the animal appears to be a traveler rather than a new permanent resident. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on News Man Weekly, it's Richland County Fair week and Carl gives his top 5 fair foods. The crew also digs into the latest Richland County headlines, including the investigation into the May killing of 18-year-old Le’Ondra Messner, new economic development projects taking shape across the county and a debate at Mansfield City Council over whether more resources should be directed t...

Today – Richland County leaders say years of behind-the-scenes economic development work are now paying off in a wave of manufacturing expansions, downtown redevelopment and new opportunities across the county. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Two Columbus men are in custody after authorities recovered 27 firearms and a taser stolen during an early-morning break-in at Fin Feather Fur Outfitters in Ashland. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A Mansfield councilwoman is urging city leaders to invest more directly in preventing youth violence, rather than relying primarily on police overtime and crime analysis after violence occurs. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A suspicious early-morning fire at a Mansfield transitional housing facility sent two men to the hospital and brought both fire and police investigators to the scene. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.