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Today – A new disc golf course is taking shape in Mansfield’s historic Middle Park, and it’s designed to get families outside and exploring by early summer. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Brunell, a social psychologist at Ohio State University Mansfield, to talk about the everyday habits that shape our relationships. From active listening and conflict to self-talk and emotional intelligence, Amy shares practical insight into why communication so often breaks down, and what it looks like to slow down, listen more closely, and respond with intent...

A Lucas couple has opened Backroads Brew, a new coffee truck now making stops around Richland County. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mansfield steel fabricator is planning a major addition that could bring new jobs, bigger projects and more lifting power to its West Sixth Street facility. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long-awaited streetscape project on Mansfield’s West End is finally moving forward, with the city approving a $3 million contract to finish the final phases along Glessner Avenue. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 90 of  News Man Weekly  opens with Carl greeting the official arrival of spring in the only way he knows how -- with suspicion, sarcasm and a near fall by the mailbox. Carl and Zac then roll into their weekend recap and discuss the best Scorsese films during another installment of, "What's Carl Watching?" In News of the Week, the crew recaps several major local stories, including...

Shelby High School Principal John Gies is stepping away after a 35-year career in education, leaving behind a legacy of student-centered leadership, deep community ties and a school he says is defined by people who always rally for one another. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Tog...

Today – A major Buc-ee’s project near Interstate 71 is moving ahead in Mansfield, and local officials say they’re confident environmental concerns will be addressed as the development takes shape. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Mansfield has a new 2026 budget, but city leaders are warning that possible state tax changes could make an already tight financial picture even harder to manage. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Inside the Lines , Curt Conrad and Effie James open with a look at the state wrestling scene and Mansfield Senior’s regional semifinal loss before welcoming Hillsdale sophomore point guard Lowen Ferguson into the studio fresh off a thrilling regional final win. Ferguson breaks down the chaotic fourth quarter against Heartland and how the Falcons executed under pressure to...

Buc-ee’s may be headed to Mansfield, and city leaders say the proposed travel center could reshape how the region is seen by travelers, employers and developers alike. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 89 of the  News Man Weekly  opens with Carl ranting about a brutal windstorm that knocked out his power for nearly 27 hours. From there, Carl, Zac and Hayden riff on covering local sports this weekend before diving into another installment of What’s Carl Watching? In News of the Week, the crew breaks down several major headlines from around the region, including Mansfield l...

Today – Back-to-back windstorms battered Richland County, knocking out power to more than 14,000 homes and keeping residents on edge through the weekend. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on  Better Together , we’re joined by Erin Wolford, a choreographer, dance educator, and former musical theater performer who’s made her creative home in Mansfield. Erin shares how movement connects us to our bodies, builds confidence, and helps us process emotions from joy to heartbreak. We talk about teaching dance to both kids and adults, breaking free from perfection...

Today – The Richland County Land Bank is seeing strong demand for home repair grants, with more than 60 applications already submitted for programs aimed at making older homes safer and more stable. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A lifetime spent helping young people find confidence, purpose and safer paths forward is being celebrated in Richland County as longtime educator Judy Villard Overocker steps into retirement after 42 years of service. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Buc-ee’s is making plans to bring its supersized beaver-branded travel center to Mansfield, in a project local leaders say could reshape the I-71 and Ohio 39 interchange. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 88 opens with Carl reflecting on turning 65. From there, the show rolls into its usual mix of banter, a fresh edition of "What’s Carl Watching" and a rundown of the week’s biggest local headlines -- including a major downtown Mansfield housing project, new cannabis tax revenue and a $100,000 reward in the search for the driver accused in a fatal construction-zone hit-and-run. T...

Today – College campuses in central Ohio are doing double duty, giving preschoolers extra support while helping future teachers discover where they belong. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 b...

Today – Mansfield has a rare pool of federal housing money to spend this year — and City Council is about to decide which needs come first. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Downtown Mansfield could soon add nearly a hundred new apartments inside some of its most recognizable old buildings — a move leaders say could flip the switch on downtown’s next chapter. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – The Mansfield Playhouse is trying to hit a crucial fundraising milestone, and if it does, a potential $1 million gift could help launch a brand-new, fully accessible theater downtown. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 87 opens on a sobering note, as Carl reflects on the escalating conflict in the Middle East and offers a message of steadiness, prayer and compassion for families with loved ones in uniform. We continue that discussion briefly, touching on the human cost of war and the importance of being skeptical about what you see online. After an update from Carl on the start of the Formula 1 season, w...