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This holiday week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations on generosity and the power it has to shape a community.

In this episode of Better Together, hosts Brittany and Maddie sit down with Carrie Kemerer, Executive Director of The Shelby Foundation, to explore the many forms of generosity, from financial giving and legacy gifts to small, everyday acts that ripple through a community.

Together, they zoom out to a 10,000-foot view of philanthropy and ask big questions like: How do small towns with limited resources still find ways to give so much? And what role does collaboration and trust play in creating lasting change?

Carrie brings years of experience in community leadership to the conversation, reminding us that generosity isn’t reserved for a select few. It’s something we can all practice — and when we do, we create legacies that strengthen our communities for generations.

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Today – There’s a good chance your Thanksgiving turkey didn’t travel far—because Ohio is one of the top producers in the country.

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Today – Coming up, a spirited dessert auction at a local Chinese restaurant raises thousands for kids in need—and it all started with a chili cook-off nearly three decades ago.

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In this week’s episode, we break down Ashland QB Nathan Bernhard’s sudden flip from Appalachian State to Maryland and what Ohio’s new NIL ruling could mean for high school athletes moving forward. Then we welcome Hillsdale’s Brady Heller into the studio to recap the Falcons’ hard-fought win over Danville, the importance of depth as injuries stack up and how he’s stepped in on both sides of the ball. Brady reflects on last year’s state title run, the expectations they carry now and previews Hillsdale’s state semifinal matchup with McDonald, including what bringing home a championship would mean to him and the community.  
Related stories: 

• Hillsdale tops Danville in another instant classic
• Tradition awaits: Hillsdale meets McDonald & its 100 years of football history
• Great Expectations: Added pressure hasn’t bothered Hillsdale, Shelby in pursuit of state titles

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

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Today – Could high school students be part of the solution to the child care workforce shortage? In north central Ohio, two school districts think so — and they’re already laying the groundwork.

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Episode 75 marks the Diamond Anniversary of the News Man Weekly podcast and Carl opens the show with a story that perfectly blends misery, comedy and classic Ohio stubbornness. The crew also dives into their usual weekend banter, NFL overreactions and another installment of “What’s Carl Watching?”, featuring his take on Eddie Murphy’s new Netflix documentary Being Eddie. The news rundown hits a few of the big local stories of the week — from backyard chickens and a new cannabis dispensary to high-stakes high school football semifinals.

This week’s featured guests are Mike Woogerd, Mansfield’s new parks superintendent and Louis Andres, the city’s public works director. They join Carl, Zac and Hayden to talk about the future of Mansfield’s parks, Woogerd’s background in natural resource management and what residents can expect in 2026. Andres also gives an update on the possibility of a public pool in the city. 

As always, grab a cup of Relax, It’s Just Coffee, and settle in for Mansfield’s favorite blend of news, grumpiness and community insight.

Related stories: 

• And a child shall lead them: 9-year-old girls urge Mansfield lawmakers to allow backyard chickens
• Cincinnati-based cannabis business sees Mansfield as natural next step for retail
• The Undefeateds: Shelby will take on Cincinnati Indian Hill at Sidney
• Tradition awaits: McDonald and its 100 years of football history awaits Hillsdale
• Final 4: Colonel Crawford takes aim at Ohio football powerhouse Kirtland

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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Today – Step into a world of magic and imagination as a new bookstore brings whimsy to downtown Mansfield.

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What does resilience look like when it’s shaped by community, compassion, and the courage to begin again?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Deb Weaver, educator, consultant, ceramic sculptor, and founder of Woven Opportunities, whose life and leadership have been shaped by both extraordinary challenge and extraordinary care. Deb shares how the Four Agreements guide her work, why presence matters more than perfection, and how emotional intelligence becomes a lifelong practice.

She also opens up about the accident that changed everything: a near-fatal collision that left her relearning how to walk, think, and rebuild her life with the help of family, friends, and strangers who simply showed up. Through that journey, Deb discovered a deeper understanding of patience, boundaries, strength, and what it truly means to be part of a village.

From standing in a Russian fishing village helping build a school from scratch, to learning to walk again in a YMCA pool, to teaching leaders how to practice clarity as kindness, Deb reminds us that resilience isn’t something we face alone. It grows through connection, one choice, one breath, and one openhearted moment at a time.

Learn more about Deb’s work at wovenopportunities.com.

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Today – A long-vacant school building in Ashland might finally have a future—but the path forward is tangled in liens, legal troubles, and a former owner now serving time.

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In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James open the show by paying homage to former Mansfield Hawks coach Kevin Mackey, who passed away last week at the age of 79. The duo then brings listeners up to speed on where local teams from Richland, Ashland and Knox counties stand in the high school football playoffs as regional final Friday approaches.
Conrad and James move to conversation with Galion senior QB Ayden Schmidt, who has led the Tigers to a regional final against Shelby -- the deepest Galion has made it in the postseason since 1985.
Schmidt touches on everything from his childhood and move to Galion in middle school, to the Tigers' sensational season and the opportunity to play at Arlin Field this Friday.
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Read more:

• Hay Day: Galion twins come up big in win over Sandusky Perkins
• It’s official: Shelby-Galion football rematch coming Friday at Arlin Field

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