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Curt, Hayden and Zac open Episode 26 of Inside the Lines with the latest on the Massillon transfer case and other headlines from around North Central Ohio, including a preview of this weekend's highly anticipated Ontario-Shelby showdown. 

Then, Lexington sophomore quarterback Jayden Perkins joins the show to talk about a challenging year for the Minutemen, beginning with the tragic loss of former head coach Andrew Saris. Perkins reflects on stepping into the starting varsity quarterback role as a sophomore, lessons learned from last year's senior leaders and his relationship with head coach Jacob Owens. 

Beyond football, Perkins talks about his role on Lexington's basketball team, expectations for the upcoming season and balancing life as a three-sport athlete. He also shares what it's like to already be attracting college attention as a sophomore, including receiving a verbal offer from Western Michigan. We wrap things up with Lexington trivia, favorite NFL and NBA players and a round of rapid-fire questions.

Related links: 

• Tygers score in final minute to subdue Lexington for 1st win of the season
• Colts get defensive in win over Lexington
• Freshman sends Lexington past Mansfield Sr. in OCC showdown
• New-look Lexington boys basketball team playing beyond its years
• Pressure sends Lexington past Madison in tournament opener
• Spoiler Alert: Lexington upsets Ashland, 4 teams share OCC crown

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Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. 
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Today – Mansfield residents are calling on city leaders to address rising water costs, aging infrastructure, and concerns about the long-term health of Clear Fork Reservoir.

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This week on the News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap the latest Richland County news, including plans to transform a former Madison school property into housing, a proposed $32 million affordable housing development across Mansfield and Wiener King celebrating 50 years in business. Plus, after making a whirlwind trip from Mansfield to Dallas and back, Carl counts down his Top 5 reasons why flying on the Gorman-Rupp corporate jet has officially ruined commercial air travel for him.

Then, we welcome Mansfield native and retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Beard for a special conversation spanning his remarkable 34-year military career. Beard reflects on growing up in Mansfield and leaving home for the U.S. Naval Academy before taking listeners inside the world of naval aviation, test pilot training and landing aircraft aboard carriers. He shares lessons from commanding nearly 5,000 sailors aboard the USS John F. Kennedy, his transition from pilot to senior strategic leader and his perspective on how warfare and the Navy have evolved.

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• Mansfield native may bring market-rate housing to former Madison Jr. High site
• Developer optimistic about securing $31 million in state funds for Mansfield affordable housing project
• Wiener King celebrates 50 years with coneys, music and community

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Today: A weekend in Yellow Springs brought together filmmakers, comedians, documentaries, short films and even a surprise appearance from Dave Chappelle. All part of a festival celebrating storytelling on and off the screen.

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Today – A Mansfield native is looking to transform the former Madison Junior High property into dozens of new market-rate homes, with plans to hold onto the development for the long term.

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Today – Richland County voters will have a clear choice for county commissioner this November, with incumbent Republican Cliff Mears facing Democratic challenger Mark Kaufmann in a race shaped by taxes, county finances, schools and renewable energy.

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Curt and Effie open this week’s Inside the Lines by breaking down the Massillon eligibility situation before Curt recaps his trip to Ironton to watch Big Walnut take on the Fighting Tigers in one of Ohio’s biggest games of the season. 

Then, Mansfield Senior freshman quarterback David Phillips III joins the show — the first freshman to sit down with Inside the Lines, but a player already handling responsibilities well beyond his years.

Phillips talks about making the leap from middle school to varsity football, how the game is beginning to slow down and what he’s learning while playing for his dad, first-year Tygers head coach David Phillips Jr. He discusses a talented freshman class that never lost a football or basketball game in middle school and the lessons that group is learning during a 1-6 start. 

He also takes us inside Mansfield Senior’s dramatic first win against Lexington — including the late touchdown pass, the play call, what was going through his mind and what earning that first victory meant for both him and his dad.

Related links:

• Tygers score in final minute to subdue Lexington for 1st win of the season
• Youth Movement: Freshman QB leading Mansfield Senior
• Youthful Tygers struggle in home opener against Tiffin Columbian
• Twice Crowned, Still Hungry: Mansfield 8th-graders finish historic 2-year run

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Today – A Clear Fork graduate is stepping onto one of baseball’s biggest stages, as rookie right-hander A.J. Blubaugh gets the start for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series.

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After a three-week break, the News Man Weekly is back. Carl, Zac and Hayden catch up on what they’ve been doing — including Carl’s Alaskan adventure — before diving into the latest Richland County news. 

This week, the crew discusses record-breaking county sales tax revenue, the final stretch of Mansfield’s $20.3 million Main Street improvement project and new upgrades at Sterkel Dog Park. Plus, Carl counts down his Top 5 things to do on an Alaska vacation.

Then, with spooky season officially underway, Carl welcomes Vic Amesquita, owner of Blood Prison at the Ohio State Reformatory. Fresh off opening weekend, Amesquita takes listeners behind the scenes of one of Ohio’s most popular haunted attractions, from designing new scares and developing terrifying characters to recruiting scare actors and managing huge October crowds. 

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Relevant links: 

• Get your tickets to Blood Prison!
• Mansfield's Blood Prison is getting ready to welcome you — if you dare
• Summer surge: June events fuel record-breaking sales tax month in Richland County
• Main Street Improvement Project enters closing stages of work in downtown Mansfield
• Paws, partnership and a new chapter at Sterkel Park

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Today – A Mansfield pastor is celebrating his 60th birthday by taking on 60 kilometers on foot — and hoping every mile will help more young people get to camp.

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