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In this episode of News Man Weekly, host and Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by three leaders of the Mansfield Chapter of the NAACP, including President Alomar Davenport. In addition to Davenport, also joining the show from the local NAACP are Eli Jordan, chairman of the youth chapter, and Victoria Pounds, the local chapter’s community coordinator.

The recent NAACP “Town Hall” session is one of the topics for discussion during the show, including Alomar’s call for the city’s Police Review Commission to be revamped and strengthened through an initiative petition he hopes to land on the voting ballot in 2026. Hunnell is also joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and videographer Grant Ritchey in discussing all of the activity and improvements in Mansfield City Parks; a lackluster voter turnout in last week’s primary election; and the fact tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy was in Mansfield last week, just one day before the state Republican Party endorsed him for governor in 2026.

As always, News Man Weekly brings you local news and policy discussions with clarity and purpose, helping you stay informed about the issues shaping your community—and it all pairs perfectly with a cup of great coffee from our friends at Relax, It’s Just Coffee.

Relevant links:

• Activity and improvements in Mansfield City Parks
• Lackluster voter turnout in primary election
• Vivek Ramaswamy in Mansfield last week
• Visit the NAACP of Mansfield's website to get involved
• Apply for the Source Media Journalism Fellowship -- deadline May 23.

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

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A neglected downtown slope becomes Mansfield’s newest rain‑harvesting garden and food forest as permaculture designer Jason Ogg rallies volunteers to transform storm‑water runoff into fresh produce, pollinator habitat, and a vibrant sense of community.

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Deputy Marshal John Sellers of Shelby was killed in the line of duty in 1897, but nearly 130 years later, his sacrifice is finally being formally recognized. At this year’s Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony, Sellers was one of two historical honorees whose names were added to the Fallen Officers Memorial Wall. In this episode, we revisit his remarkable life, from enlisting in the Union Army as a teenager to serving his small town with quiet dedication, and explore why remembering officers like Sellers still matters today.

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In this lively and heartfelt conversation, Leah Gesouras of Richland Source sits down with Bruce Sabath (Tevye), Lisa Fishman (Golde), and comedian Judy Gold (Yente) ahead of their performance in Fiddler on the Roof at Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre. From Bruce’s lifelong journey with the role of Tevye to Lisa’s first-ever English-language production of Fiddler, and Judy’s personal connection to the story’s themes of identity, tradition and resilience — this episode dives deep into why Fiddler still resonates across generations and cultures. Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes, why the arts matter more than ever and what makes this concert-style version with the Mansfield Symphony a unique theatrical experience. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the show, this episode will remind you why Fiddler on the Roof endures.

Tickets: https://rentickets.org/event/mansfield-symphonyfiddler-on-the-roof/

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In today's episode of Better Together, we're joined by Amy Hiner and Amy Goyal from the Women's Fund at the Richland County Foundation.

Together, we unpack why the child care crisis is more than a parenting problem — it's a workforce issue, a community issue, and a challenge we all have a stake in solving. 
From the economics of early care to the lived experiences of working parents, we explore how strong villages are built, and why investing in the youngest members of our community benefits all of us.

And if this is an issue particularly close to your heart, stay tuned: We're launching a huge solutions journalism project about this topic soon at richlandsource.com. 

 A Quote We Keep Coming Back To: "Investing in child care is not just about families — it's about the future of our community."  

If You’re New Here:

This is a place for everyone
to laugh, to learn, to heal, and to 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: If this first episode feels like something you’ve been craving, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend. The more voices we have in this village, the stronger we become.

Email Us: [email protected] 

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Learn more about the Women's Fund at the Richland County Foundation

Learn more about Groundwork Ohio

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Demolition is officially underway at the corner of Broadway and Main in Shelby, where local resident Troy Baker and the Richland County Land Bank are clearing long-vacant buildings to make way for new small business space, thanks to a $657,500 state grant.

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In this episode of News Man Weekly, host and deputy managing editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Richland County resident Andrea Mauk Akinyemi. She lost her 18-year-old son, Damon Mauk, in a car accident in 2023, just 20 days after he graduated from Lucas High School and the Pioneer Career & Technology Center. While grieving for the loss of her son, Akinyemi has also had to wage a legal fight over public records pertaining to the crash and also to regain his personal belongings that were with him in the car when he died. That legal fight with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety has reached the Ohio Supreme Court. Akinyemi discusses that battle and also the ways she has worked in the last two years to honor her son and keep his legacy alive.

Hunnell is also joined by Richland Source North County reporter Hayden Gray and Knox Pages reporter Grant Ritchey in discussing Wednesday night’s upcoming event “After the Trail: A Conversation with Matthew Failor;” a recent groundbreaking for a $38 million senior citizen assisted-living facility in Mansfield; and the announced effort by the leader of the Mansfield Chapter of the NAACP to revamp and strengthen the Police Review Commission in the city.

As always, News Man Weekly brings you local news and policy discussions with clarity and purpose, helping you stay informed about the issues shaping your community—and it all pairs perfectly with a cup of great coffee from our friends at Relax, It’s Just Coffee.

Relevant links:

• Allow me to introduce you to Iditarod musher Matthew Failor on May 7

• ‘Every senior can afford to live’ at new $38 million Silver Birch facility, says CEO

• Mansfield NAACP chief pushes for revamped, stronger Police Review Commission

Get tickets for Beyond the Trail: A conversation with Iditarod racer Matthew Failor

Apply for the Source Media Journalism Fellowship -- deadline May 23

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

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Community Improvement Corporations are quietly reshaping Richland County’s towns, turning empty lots into plazas, restoring historic buildings, and helping small businesses thrive. In this episode, we explore how CICs in places like Shelby, Lexington, and Ontario are driving local progress through public-private partnerships, hands-on leadership, and a focus on the future.

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Richland County’s Drug Court is seeing its highest success rate ever, with 91% of participants completing the program. We look at how this once-controversial approach to addiction has become a local success story, thanks to decades of work by judges, treatment staff, and probation officers.

• Richland County Drug Court seeing a rise in participant success rate

• Grand jury: Columbus man faces life sentence for alleged rape of minor

• 34th class of law enforcement officers trained in crisis intervention to graduate

• Obituary: Dustin Yockey

• Opening date set for new Mickey’s Dunkin’ Donuts in Shelby

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Welcome to Better Together — a podcast about the real conversations people crave but don’t always get.

In this first episode, hosts Brittany and Maddie open up about their 10+ year friendship, their very different life paths, and the shared belief that brought them here: we are stronger, softer, and simply better when we walk through life together.

This episode is a love letter to our listeners — a chance to explain what this podcast is, what we hope it becomes, and why it’s for you. Whether you’re a parent (or not), in a season of growth or just figuring it out — you belong here.

Come meet your hosts, learn what to expect, and take your first step into the village we’re building!

What We Talk About:

• Friendship through different life stages

• Creating space for vulnerability and growth

• Why “Better Together” is more than a name — it’s a way of being

• What to expect from the tone, flow, and format of the show

A Quote We Keep Coming Back To:

“We don’t have to walk the same path to walk alongside each other.”

If You’re New Here:

This is a place for everyone
to laugh, to learn, to heal, and to 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:

If this first episode feels like something you’ve been craving, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend. The more voices we have in this village, the stronger we become.

Email Us: [email protected] 

Maddie’s Blog: atthehearthwithmaddie.substack.com

Sarah’s Music: facebook.com/SarahGoffMusic

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