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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.

Episode 94 of News Man Weekly  starts with a very Ohio problem — snow in April and a place that refuses to fully commit to spring — before diving into a packed week of local headlines and big-picture conversations. From the latest developments (and pushback) on the proposed Buc-ee’s site to a major downtown hotel redevelopment and the passing of one of Richland County’...

Today – A prescribed burn at Gorman Nature Center may have left the prairie blackened for now, but park officials say the fire is already helping new life take root. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A new parking lot along the B&O Trail connector in Mansfield could finally be opening soon, giving trail users another easy access point into the city and finishing off a project years in the making. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A major Buc-ee’s proposal is moving closer to reality in Mansfield, but there’s a growing clash between promised economic development and the fears of residents who say their quiet corner of Richland County could be changed for good. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A Mansfield church is bringing new life to Cyclops Park, turning a long-neglected softball complex into a community gathering place for leagues, mentorship and summer fun. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 93 of the News Man Weekly  is packed from start to finish — from Carl’s latest battle with modern-day package delivery logic to a full rundown of the biggest stories shaping north central Ohio. The crew dives into a potential Buc-ee’s development moving closer to reality, a bizarre and disturbing discovery inside an Ontario home, and new data showing Mansfield’...

Today – A troubling discovery inside an Ontario home is raising new questions as investigators work to piece together what happened on August Drive. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A Lexington senior turned a class picked for fun into a nationally recognized ceramics portfolio — and a gold medal that’s taking him to Carnegie Hall. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A new study says Clear Fork Reservoir should remain a dependable drinking water source for Mansfield for at least the next 50 years, giving city leaders both reassurance for today and a clearer roadmap for future planning. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Blue pinwheels spinning outside the Mansfield YMCA are putting a visible face on Child Abuse Prevention Month — and highlighting the urgent work being done to protect Richland County’s children. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of the News Man Weekly, four grown men road-trip two hours down I-71 to visit Buc-ee’s -- a gas station with a cult following, a beaver mascot and apparently bathrooms nice enough to justify burning half a tank of gas just to see them. Because nothing says journalism like chasing brisket and jerky in a retail complex the size of Mansfield. In all seriousness, with a Bu...

Today – LifeWise Shelby is opening up about the impact it’s having on local students, and why leaders say it may be one of the community’s best-kept secrets. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today – A comedian who says the worst place to have a bad set might be a cruise ship is headed to Mansfield Playhouse next week for a night of clean, relatable stand-up. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Richland County Children Services says rising drug use inside homes is driving a troubling increase in child abuse cases, with more children testing positive for dangerous substances and local officials urging the whole community to step in before more young lives are harmed. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A group of Ashland students lost their instruments on a trip to Disney World, but thanks to a determined band director, a few generous music stores, and even help from another Ohio family, every one of them still got their big moment. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 91 of News Man Weekly  kicks off with Carl officially declaring mowing season open in Mansfield. From there, Carl, Zac and a newly reinstated Hayden dive into their weekend recap: The Source won an award, baseball’s return, college basketball and the usual chaos before jumping into "What's Carl Watching?" In News of the Week, the crew breaks down several local developments, incl...