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Today - A fire chief in Ashland County has been arrested after a months-long investigation into alleged crimes against children.

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What does it mean to practice radical compassion in a world that often feels overwhelming?

Dr. Arianna Howard, an empath, master trainer, and compassion influencer, has worked with more than 8,000 clients to help them heal, grow, and lead with kindness. In this episode, she sits down with hosts Maddie and Brittany to explore how we can:

• Heal from trauma and dismantle survival mode

• Protect our energy as empaths and highly sensitive people

• Embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth

• Understand how self-care and community care are inseparable

Dr. Howard also shares her personal story of unexpected motherhood, and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, grace, and connection. This is a conversation about truth, discomfort, transformation, and most importantly — compassion.

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Today: A solar project in Morrow County is under pressure to clean up its act after a state inspection confirmed a growing list of safety and environmental concerns.

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In Episode 2 of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James sit down with Ashland senior quarterback Nathan Bernhard, who recently committed to Appalachian State. Bernhard shares why the Mountaineers were the right fit, how the chance to play early factored into his decision and what it was like navigating the new NIL world as a high school recruit. He also breaks down the culture at App State, from its passionate fan base to a coaching staff with NFL experience and why he believes it’s the perfect place to develop his game.

Looking back on his career at Ashland, Bernhard reflects on his journey from battling injuries as a freshman two-way player to leading the Arrows to a historic playoff win over DeSales in 2024. He talks about the impact of head coach Scott Valentine, the freedom that comes with running the Ashland offense and the lessons of growing up in a competitive sports family. Off the gridiron, he shares his love for basketball, reveals who the best football player is on the court and sets expectations for what this senior season could mean for both him and his teammates.

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: 

• Ashland QB Bernhard commits to Division I Appalachian State
• Q-A with Ashland QB & Appalachian State commitment Nathan Bernhard
• 2025 Ashland Arrows football preview

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Today: He took the parks from forgotten to flourishing, now, Mansfield’s Mark Abrams is stepping away after three transformative decades with the city.

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Today: A Mansfield gathering later this month will offer comfort, connection, and healing for those grieving lives lost to overdose.

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Episode 61 of News Man Weekly is here, and the Old News Man is running the newsroom while the boss is on vacation. Carl, joined as always by executive producer Zac Hiser and videographer Hayden Gray, takes listeners through a wild weekend of headlines — from Mansfield City Council’s looming labor contract decisions to a tragic crash in Franklin Township, plus the crowd-pleasing announcement that the Budweiser Clydesdales are headed to the area this September. 

Later in the show, Carl welcomes the three newest members of the Source Media reporting team: Jack Slemenda at Knox Pages, Taylor Henninger at Ashland Source, and Hannah Martin at Richland Source. The trio shares why they chose journalism, what they’ve learned so far about their communities, and where they hope their careers will take them. It’s a conversation that bridges generations of newsroom experience. 

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Relevant links:

• Mansfield City Council faces vote on fact-finder’s report for AFSCME contract
• Truck driver killed in three-vehicle crash at Ohio 96/Ohio 13, says state patrol
• Here Comes the King: World-famous Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Mansfield & Bellville in September
• Meet Lex grad Hannah Martin, Richland Source’s new reporter
• Meet Taylor Henninger, Ashland Source’s new reporter
• Meet Jack Slemenda, new Knox Pages reporter

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

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Today: Butler’s mayor made a split-second decision during a police pursuit that has now landed him under indictment.

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We’re halfway through our months-long It Takes a Village reporting project, and the stories we’ve uncovered so far reveal just how deeply the child care crisis touches families, employers, and entire communities in north central Ohio.

In this Better Together episode, Brittany is joined by:

• Hayden Gray, Richland Source reporter

• Katie Ellington Serrao, Solutions Journalism Coordinator 

• Amy Hiner, returning guest from our kickoff episode

Together, they reflect on the 13 stories already published, from economic impacts to the lived experiences of parents and providers. The conversation covers:

• Surprising challenges and hopeful solutions that have emerged

• How businesses and communities are responding

• What’s coming in the second half of the series — from data deep-dives to innovative ideas worth trying locally

Plus: a real-life “village moment” when a late-night appendectomy put community support to the test.

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: Raising grandkids wasn’t part of the plan for Tammy Knudson, but like many in kinship care, she stepped in when it mattered most.

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