Today: A historic Mansfield home built to showcase the future could soon begin a new chapter as a museum, but only under strict operating limits designed to protect the surrounding neighborhood.

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Lexie Miller balances her work as an ICU nurse with her new role as Miss Ohio while promoting heart health and preparing for Miss America.

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap the weekend, review The Odyssey and hear the latest chapter in Carl's ongoing feud with the neighborhood wild turkey that has apparently claimed his driveway as its own. The crew also breaks down the week's biggest local stories, including Richland County's looming road salt shortage, the grand opening of the Bad Magic Skatepark at Maple Lake Park and Mansfield City Schools' strongest financial outlook in years.

Later, we welcome Jennifer Kime, president and CEO of Downtown Mansfield Inc., for a wide-ranging conversation about the city's ongoing transformation. They discuss the progress of the Main Street reconstruction project, the return of two-way traffic, the momentum behind Downtown Forward, the challenges and opportunities facing local businesses and Jennifer's vision for the future of downtown Mansfield.

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• Quite the predicament: Richland County gets no road salt bids for upcoming winter season
• Skate Ohio planning 'micro park' in Mansfield's Maple Lake Park
• New lights along North Main Street placed as part of improvement project in Mansfield
• Mansfield City Schools ends fiscal year on a high note
• Follow Downtown Mansfield Inc. on Facebook and visit their website

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Today – What began as two friends searching for challenging gravel roads has grown into a sold-out cycling tradition attracting riders from across the United States and beyond.

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Today – A longtime Lexington educator and graduate of the district is stepping into its top leadership position.

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A Mansfield pastor is pressing city leaders for answers about a controversial police stop involving a local man who was later charged in a sweeping federal drug-trafficking case.

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Today – A family outing near the Scioto River ended in tragedy after five adults apparently entered the water during a series of rescue attempts.

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap another unforgettable Inkcarceration weekend and react to the festival's impact on Mansfield. The crew also counts down Carl's Top 5 favorite Moonshiners personalities before discussing the week's biggest local headlines, including a new strategic vision for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, the Tyger Park Takeover basketball tour and Lexington Superintendent Jeremy Secrist's departure after 15 years with the district.

Later, we welcome Scott Palmer and Jeff Nupen, co-owners of the Ohio Shine Company, Richland County's only legal craft moonshine distillery. They share how the business came together, what makes their spirits unique, the challenges of opening a distillery in Ohio and why they believe downtown Mansfield is the perfect place to build a local brand. 

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• Find all of our Inkcarceration coverage here
• Cleared for takeoff: Mansfield unveils 5-year plan for Lahm Regional Airport
• Tyger Park Takeover introduces playground basketball to a new generation
• Lexington Local School Supt. Jeremy Secrist announces resignation
• Find Ohio Shine Co. on 126 N. Franklin Ave. Follow them on Facebook and visit their website here. 

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Today – Fans came to Mansfield from across the country — and across the world — for Inkcarceration at the Ohio State Reformatory.

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Today – A federal lawsuit is raising new questions about a violent arrest in Butler that left a fleeing man seriously injured beneath a former mayor’s vehicle.

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