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Welcome to a special edition of the Source Daily podcast, a one-on-one interview with U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan. 

Jordan (R) is seeking re-election next week in the November election. 

Richland Source invited all three candidates for the 4th congressional district -- including Joshua Kolasinski (D) and Tracey Tackett (I) -- to participate in such discussions. 

Jordan was the only candidate who accepted our invitation to participate. 

Our discussion with Jordan touched on a variety of issues — using some of the questions developed by author and reporter Amanda Ripley as a way of cutting through conflict with questions that “complicate the narrative.”

Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell conducted the interview. 

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Curt and Effie open this week's Inside the Lines with a look at the playoff picture for Richland County teams, including Lucas, Ontario, Shelby and Clear Fork. Then, Clear Fork senior Nash Evans joins the show. A true Swiss Army knife for the Colts, Evans plays all over the field on offense, defense and special teams. He talks about the physical toll of a long season, how his punting can change games and how Clear Fork is using its first-round bye to prepare for two potential playoff opponents.

Evans also takes us through his high school career, including kicking a game-winning field goal against Perkins in his first-ever game as a kicker and the mental preparation that goes into those pressure-packed moments. He discusses the keys to Clear Fork's strong defense, the possibility of a playoff rematch with rival Shelby and how competing in track and field has made him a better football player. Plus, we talk about his success in the long jump and 4x100 relay, college interest in his track career and what he hopes to accomplish before his time at Clear Fork comes to an end.

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Related links: 

• Colts shut out Galion, seek playoff bye in Division IV, Region 14
• Colts get defensive in win over Lexington
• Evans’ career night sends Clear Fork past Marion Harding

Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. 
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Today – A growing felony caseload has Richland County’s prosecutor asking for more staff and a bigger budget, but county commissioners are raising questions about the cost.

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden catch up on the latest Richland County headlines, including the reopening of a section of the B&O Trail, an unexpected asbestos discovery complicating the demolition of West Park Shopping Center and the ongoing debate over a proposed public camping ban in downtown Mansfield. Plus, with Halloween right around the corner, Carl takes a trip down memory lane with his Top 5 favorite Halloween treats from his childhood in Georgia.

Then, we welcome Mansfield entrepreneur and former state lawmaker Jay Goyal for a wide-ranging conversation about business, downtown revitalization and more. Goyal discusses the ambitious effort to transform the former Holiday Inn on Park Avenue West into a boutique destination expected to open in summer 2027. He talks about the vision behind the project, the challenges of renovating an aging property and what a revitalized hotel could mean for downtown Mansfield's future. 

The conversation also turns to politics, as Carl and Goyal revisit the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling, which came during Goyal's time in the Ohio Legislature. Building on Carl's recent Richland Source investigation into dark money, the two briefly discuss what it might take to bring greater transparency and accountability to campaign financing.

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Relevant links:

• Mansfield lawmakers say proposed ban on downtown camping not aimed at driving out homeless
• Richland B&O Trail open for bike traffic; road still under construction until Oct. 30
• Land Bank approves change order for added asbestos abatement at West Park Shopping Center
• When local politics goes national: Inside the battle over Richland County's commercial wind/solar ban

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Today – Fifteen years after dozens of exotic animals were released into the Ohio countryside, Logan Adams reflects on the shocking event and the family connection he didn't fully understand until years later.

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Today – A proposed ban on camping in downtown Mansfield is stirring debate, as city leaders say their goal is public safety, not pushing homeless residents out of the community.

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Curt and Effie open this week's Inside the Lines with a look around Ohio high school football as the regular season heads into Week 10. 

Then, Shelby senior quarterback Michael Shepherd joins the show to talk about stepping into some big shoes after Ohio Mr. Football runner-up Brayden DeVito graduated. Shepherd discusses the challenges of taking over the Whippets' offense, his chemistry with standout receiver Brady Bowman and what he learned from Shelby's run to the state championship game last season.

Shepherd also takes us inside his recruitment and verbal commitment to Miami University, where he'll make the transition from quarterback to tight end at the next level. With the playoffs approaching, he talks about Shelby's expectations and what it will take to make another deep postseason run.

Related links: 

• Shelby rallies in final minute to deny Pleasant’s upset bid
• Whippets wallop Warriors, take control of MOAC title chase
• Slugfest: Shelby survives Clear Fork, sets stage for battle of unbeatens against Ontario
• Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley
• Shepherd’s 7 touchdowns power Shelby over Highland
• Bowman, Whippets rally in MOAC opener at Galion

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A Shelby High School graduate is returning to her Richland County roots to lead Job and Family Services, bringing decades of experience and a fresh perspective on helping local families.

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden catch up on the latest Richland County headlines, including national recognition for Westbrook Country Club's new clubhouse, a proposed ban on camping in downtown Mansfield and a complicated demolition project in Shelby. 

Plus, after North Central Ohio's first frost of the season, Carl unleashes his annual complaints about the approaching winter with his Top 5 reasons to hate autumn in Ohio.

Then, we welcome Mansfield author Christen Dingess, whose new book, Behind the Glass: A Memoir of Trauma, Drinking to Cope and the Courage to Heal, tells a deeply personal story of pain, addiction and recovery. Dingess opens up about the experiences that inspired her memoir, the lasting impact of trauma and how alcohol became a way to cope with difficult memories. 

The conversation explores the challenges of confronting the past, the courage it takes to share a deeply personal story and the complicated journey toward healing. Dingess also discusses the writing process and what she hopes readers facing struggles of their own will take away from her story.

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Relevant links:

• Learn more about Christen Dingess's new book and purchase it
• Westbrook Country Club honored by national trade magazine
• Richland County Land Bank may demolish vacant Shelby storefront next to Milk & Honey

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A search through family history revealed an ancestor who fought on both sides of the Civil War, connections to famous writers and musicians, and a remarkable reminder that the past is full of surprises.

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