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Today  - A college-level English class at Clear Fork High School was abruptly restructured after a North Central State College instructor’s social media posts drew backlash — sparking questions about free speech, academic partnerships, and community standards.

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Episode 67 of News Man Weekly is a special pre-election edition. Carl, Zac and Hayden kick things off with their usual weekend banter, including the Guardians’ playoff-clinching walk-off and NFL Week 4 overreactions. Then it’s on to the local headlines: shots fired in a downtown Mansfield parking lot, “The Brawl at the Mall” fight card drawing big crowds at the former Richland Mall and Richland Public Health unveiling a 24/7 vending machine stocked with everything from first aid kits to Narcan.

The spotlight then shifts to elections with guests Matt Finfgeld and Jane Zimmermann from the Richland County Board of Elections. With Election Day just weeks away, they break down registration deadlines, early voting options, the need for poll workers and why local races matter just as much as presidential ones. It’s a timely conversation designed to help voters understand the process, get engaged, and make their voices heard this November.

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Related links:

• Visit the Richland County Board of Elections website
• Upcoming Event: Build a Better Village
• Upcoming Event: Newsroom After Hours
• Mansfield police investigate shots fired Friday night in downtown parking lot
• North central Ohio fighters put on a show in ‘Brawl at the Mall’
• Richland Public Health unveils free vending machine for health essentials
• Richland Source hosting 'Candidate Conversations' Oct. 15 in Mansfield

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Today: Bridging community divides isn’t easy, but in Mansfield, it starts with honest conversations and listening across lines of race, class, and experience.

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In this co-host only episode, Brittany and Maddie take a moment to pause and reflect on the conversations that have shaped Better Together so far. From child care and the mental load to creativity, leadership, and healing, the two revisit standout moments from past guests and share how those themes continue to ripple through their own lives and community.
This is part catch-up, part reflection, and part reminder of why these conversations matter. Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or are just tuning in, this episode offers a thoughtful look back — and a hopeful look ahead.
Listen in as we talk about:

• The biggest takeaways that still resonate from past episodes
• The laughter, lessons, and unexpected wisdom our guests have shared
• What we hope listeners carry forward into the months ahead

And we want to hear from you! Who do you think we should talk with next? If there’s a story, perspective, or person you’d love to hear on Better Together, reach out anytime at [email protected].

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In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James welcome Lexington senior Dantrell Hughes, a standout WR/DB and track athlete who has Division I college offers. Dantrell reflects on the resilience of this senior class, how long-standing relationships have helped them bond and succeed and what it was like to overcome an injury last year that sidelined him. He shares the high expectations the team has for itself on and off the field, the improvements they’ve made from last season and how competing in both track and football has shaped his athletic growth.

The conversation dives into Dantrell’s perspective on playing both sides of the ball, how he maximizes his impact defensively and where he sees himself at the next level. He also discusses the unique experience of competing alongside his twin brother Latrell. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire questions covering everything from homecoming plans to pre-game meals to college aspirations.

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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Read more: 

• Find coverage here on the Youngstown Ursuline situation, which we discuss briefly at the top of the episode
• Caudill, Lex top Ontario for first time since 2021
• Game on: Stars will be out when Shelby hosts Lexington under Friday Night Lights
• Caudill, Fogle lead Lexington past Clear Fork in thriller
• Lexington takes runner-up honors at Division I state track championship

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Today - A former Richland County mental health director is facing felony and misdemeanor charges over alleged conflicts of interest tied to public contracts.

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Episode 66 of News Man Weekly mixes the usual banter, football overreactions, headlines of the week and a guest with some fascinating ghost stories. Carl, Zac and Hayden trade takes from the weekend, then turn to local news — including the Ashland County Fair’s decision to remove the Democratic Party booth over 'offensive' political buttons, Mansfield City Council honoring longtime pastor Rev. Verdell Larson and Mansfield City Schools earning improved marks on Ohio’s state report cards.

The episode’s featured guest is historian, playwright and author Mark Sebastian Jordan, who joins the show to talk about his new book, In These Haunted Hills: Ghosts of the Ohio Highlands. Jordan shares why history, storytelling and the supernatural are so compelling to him, offers a glimpse of some favorite haunted tales and explains how he approaches investigating reports of paranormal activity. You can visit Mark and buy a signed copy of his book September 27-28 at the 48th Annual Ohio Heritage Days Festival at Malabar Farm. 

For now, grab a cup of Relax, It’s Just Coffee and settle in for some ghostly stories just in time for the season.

Related links:

• History Knox author to offer new book at Heritage Days
• Visit Mark's history archive on Knox Pages
• Brownella Cottage: Is the Bishop still haunting his old home?
• Find Mark's classical music reviews

News of the week links:

• Ashland County Fair board boots Ashland County Democratic Party booth for ‘offensive’ buttons
• ACSO investigating ‘offensive’ button incident at Ashland County Fair; notifies U.S. Secret Service
• Ashland County Democratic Party chair says fair ‘ejected’ her for ‘political reasons’
• It’s unanimous: Mansfield lawmakers add Rev. Verdell Larson’s name to street
• Shoot for the stars: Mansfield Sr., career tech see boost on state report card

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

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Today: A political booth pulled from the Ashland County Fair has sparked fierce online debate and raised questions about free expression, public decency, and where the line is drawn at community events.

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In this episode, we sit down with Susan Hamme, director of Grief Services at Hospice of the Western Reserve. With more than 20 years of experience. From bedside social work to leading bereavement programs across 16 counties, Susan has devoted her career to creating spaces where loss can be acknowledged and shared.

Susan helps us understand why grief is both normal and necessary, why it can feel so isolating, and how we might show up for one another in those hardest moments. She talks about the misconceptions that persist, the ways grief touches every part of life (physical, emotional, spiritual) and the surprising practices that can help people heal.

From the quiet presence of a friend on the other end of the phone to the simple act of saying a loved one’s name, Susan reminds us that resilience and connection are built not by avoiding grief, but by making space for it together.

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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Today: Grief turns to action as believers gather in Ontario to honor Charlie Kirk with a message of hope.

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