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Today – At Charles Mill Lake Park, the skies were quiet, the snow was falling, and the birders were bundled up — but the annual Christmas Bird Count was well underway.

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In this special holiday episode of Better Together, we sit down with Colton Penwell: local teacher, father of two, and devoted representative for Santa Claus. Colton shares how a childhood love of Christmas traditions grew into a deeply thoughtful role centered on joy, presence, and protecting the magic of the season.

From suit fittings and sleigh bells to quiet conversations at eye level, this episode is less about playing Santa and more about what Santa represents. Together, we reflect on nostalgia, family traditions, and the small, intentional choices that turn ordinary moments into lasting memories, and remind us that anyone can be Santa.

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Today – A suspect has been named in a Madison Township stabbing that triggered a soft lockdown at two local school buildings.

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Today – Mansfield City Council has approved its first-ever use of a decades-old financing tool, setting the stage for long-term road improvements near one of the city’s busiest interchanges.

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Today – A major preservation effort is moving forward in Shelby, thanks to a $130,000 grant that could help save one of Ohio’s oldest mausoleums.

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Episode 78 is a full-blown holiday fever dream.

Carl, Zac and Hayden riff on the year that was, revisiting the wildly diverse lineup of 2025 News Man Weekly guests, before Carl unleashes a series of Top 5 lists no one asked for but everyone needs -- the worst Christmas songs, the worst Christmas movies and the most soul-crushing holiday commercials ever inflicted on the American public.

Friend of the show Steve Russell joins us to discuss British vs American Christmas traditions, plus his favorite (and least favorite) Christmas movies, songs and books. Then it's a rotating cast of Source Media staff who drop in for some loose, festive, barely controlled holiday chatter.

Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in this year. It's our last episode of 2025, but we'll be back and better than ever next year. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy Hanukkah to all!

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Intro theme music is local artist Emily Raff's cover of Donny Hathaway's holiday classic, This Christmas. 

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Today – A stolen truck submerged beneath the ice at North Lake Park sparked a dramatic recovery effort — and ended with relief.

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What does it look like to build a life around intentional connection and chosen family?

In this episode, we sit down with lifelong Richland County resident Bobby Rhea, whose world is shaped by curiosity, creativity, and service. Whether he’s volunteering at the Renaissance Theatre, supporting the Mansfield Gay Pride Association, writing Lenten letters, or finding connection in his faith communities. Bobby shares how practices like handwritten notes, thoughtful gift-giving, and solo trips have helped him see his own worth, root into community, and live more authentically.

From navigating life as a “recovering people pleaser” to listening to what your body tells you about where you belong, Bobby offers a grounded, tender look at boundaries, trust, and chosen family. This conversation invites us to slow down, get curious, and remember that real community grows through small, intentional acts of presence, gratitude, and courage.

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Today – A car slammed into a vacant house in Madison Township early Thursday, sparking a fire that destroyed the vehicle and severely damaged the home.

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Today – A missing person case that spanned nearly two years has finally been resolved after a startling discovery in an abandoned Crestline home.

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