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Ella Aquino, a 14-year-old Lucas High School freshman, takes the lead as Ariel in The Little Mermaid Jr. at Mansfield Playhouse, capping off the theater’s 2024-2025 season with a cast of more than 40 young performers.

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Former NASCAR driver Matt Tifft has purchased Mansfield Speedway, aiming to invest over $2 million to revive the long-idle Ohio racetrack as a multi-use entertainment venue, with plans for dirt racing, festivals, and year-round events.

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We made it to 50! In this milestone episode, Carl Hunnell and the team briefly reflect on nearly a year of News Man Weekly.

This episode is a double feature: First, we bid a bittersweet farewell to Ashland Source reporter Mariah Thomas, who’s heading back home after two impactful years of storytelling in north central Ohio. Her dad, Jim, joins the conversation before their 20+ hour drive across the country. 

Then, we sit down with Bob Ball, Chief Investigator with the Richland County Coroner’s office. He discusses his role with the Coroner's office and enlightens us on Retrospective Fatality Analysis. Learn how his office is using this method to better understand — and ultimately help prevent — deaths by suicide and other unnatural causes.

Plus: The long-delayed trial of Bryce Witchey, a major zoning change near Mansfield Lahm Airport and Matt Tifft purchases the Mansfield Speedway. 

And yes, we’re still powered by great coffee — thanks to our friends at Relax, It's Just Coffee.

Relevant links: Witchey to mark one year in Richland County Jail in June as trial again delayed

Rezone of 321 acres may help attract manufacturing jobs in Mansfield

Matt Tifft purchases Mansfield Speedway

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

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In Shelby, the closure of Cornell’s IGA has left residents without a full-service grocery store. As city leaders work to attract a new tenant, the story reflects a broader struggle facing small-town grocers across the country, where thin margins, tough competition, and shifting shopping habits make survival harder than ever.

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Today, we look at new survey results showing how Shelby residents are navigating limited grocery options. Many are traveling out of town for fresh food, while others rely on local stores like Save A Lot and Drug Mart. The survey highlights ongoing concerns over cost, variety, and access.

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Dr. Melissa McRae, founder of Vitality Natural Wellness, joins us for a powerful and practical conversation about what really happens to women’s bodies during perimenopause and menopause — and why it matters far beyond personal health.

We dig into everything from gut health and hormone shifts to workplace burnout and self-advocacy. Dr. McRae explains why symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and brain fog are often misdiagnosed, how women are quietly exiting the workforce because they feel unsupported, and what it actually means to take a whole-body approach to wellness.

This episode is packed with insight, validation, and small steps you can take to better support yourself or someone you love — because wellness isn’t just personal. It’s how we show up for the village we’re building.

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A long-running legal battle between Bellville and Washington Township over a 1995 fire services agreement appears to be over after the Ohio Supreme Court declined to hear Bellville’s appeal. The court’s decision upholds earlier rulings that found the village is still bound by the contract, which requires annual payments to the township for fire protection in an annexed area. Despite objections from current officials, courts ruled the agreement remains valid unless both parties agree to end it or Bellville becomes a city.

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Since Shelby’s only full-service grocery store closed in June 2023, residents have had to travel out of town for basic food needs, a challenge that’s reshaping daily life and raising public health concerns. In this episode, we explore the results of a community survey showing overwhelming support for a new store, the impact on families without reliable transportation, and what local officials are doing to address the issue.

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A Richland County Hall of Fame is in the works—and local organizers want the community’s help to bring it to life. Spearheaded by Navy veteran Dick Baker, the effort aims to honor residents who’ve left a lasting impact in fields from public service to sports to the arts. With plans for a 2026 inaugural class, the committee is fundraising, researching, and inviting locals to get involved in shaping this tribute to homegrown excellence.

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Shelby honors the life and legacy of former Mayor James Hunter, a beloved leader, teacher, and community voice who left an enduring mark on the city.

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