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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.

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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.

Together, we explore:

• Why you can’t lead others until you know yourself
• The difference between performing and belonging
• How “should” can drown out your intuition
• What it means to design a life that actually fits you

Jenny’s approach is part blueprint, part mirror. This episode is for anyone who’s felt stuck, burned out, or like they’re living someone else’s version of success.

If you're new here, this is a place for everyone to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always Better Together. 

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Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership 

The No Hard Feelings book 

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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.

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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.

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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 earn their ticket to state. He also reflects on the unique experience of playing for his father as head coach and the expectations that accompany it. Looking ahead, Ferguson shares Hillsdale’s mindset heading into the state semifinals and what it would mean to finish the journey with a championship.
This episode is brought to you by Graham Auto Mall. 

Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. 

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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.

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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 landing a potential Buc-ee’s travel center near the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange. They also discuss the widespread power outages caused by Friday’s windstorm and the tragic loss of six Ohio Air National Guard members killed during a mid-air collision while supporting U.S. operations overseas.

Finally, the show welcomes Jeff Ulery and Nate Daniel, two of the guys behind The Mothership, Mansfield’s independent live music venue and creative space at 327 Park Avenue West. The conversation explores how they transformed an old doctor’s office into a thriving music hub, the artists and shows they’re excited about this year and how they’re building opportunities for both local and non-local musicians through live performances, recording space and creative collaboration.

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Mothership info:

• Find contact info, socials, event tickets and more here
• Text "JOIN" to 833-821-9818 for free text alerts on when The Mothership is having events
• New parking / main entrance at: 132 Marion Ave

Related links: 

• TCC ends Mansfield Senior’s season in regional championship game
• Find all of our state wrestling coverage here
• Buc-ee’s beaver bounds to Mansfield: Mega travel center set for I-71/Ohio 39
• Mid-Ohio Home Show highlights generator reliability during windstorms
• DeWine orders flags lowered for 3 Ohio Air National Guard members killed in Operation Epic Fury

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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.

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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 perfectionism, and why it’s never too late to become a dancer.

Whether you tap dance in class or groove in your kitchen, this conversation is your permission slip to move your body, take up space, and find joy — no performance required.

If you're new here, this is a place for everyone to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always Better Together. 

Let's Connect! 

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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.

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