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Today – A suspicious early-morning fire at a Mansfield transitional housing facility sent two men to the hospital and brought both fire and police investigators to the scene.

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden mark the unofficial beginning of Ohio's march toward fall with another edition of Carl's Top 5. The crew also discusses several major local headlines, including Buc-ee's officially purchasing land in Mansfield, a $20 million fiber optic expansion along U.S. Route 30 and the opening of the new Bad Magic Skatepark at Maple Lake Park.

Later, we sit down with Mansfield actor, filmmaker and videographer Beau Roberts. From his starring role as Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls at the Renaissance Theatre to his work in independent films and behind the camera at DRM Productions, Beau shares stories from decades in the performing arts. We talk about the differences between stage and screen, memorable moments from live theater, the realities of pursuing an acting career and why Mansfield's arts community continues to punch above its weight.

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• Broadway Blowout: Case from 'Guys & Dolls' celebrates with the audience at the Renaissance
• Get tickets to Guys & Dolls at the Renaissance
• See Beau's IMDB page
• Mansfield Lahm Airport Day offers up-close look at aircraft and automobiles
• Property transfers: Buc-ee's closes on $2.6 million land purchase in Madison Twp.
• Lincoln Highway to broadband internet: Contract signed for $20 million U.S. 30 high-speed connection across Ohio
• From tennis courts to kickflips: Skat Ohio opens new Bad Magic Skatepark in Mansfield

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Today: A first-year soap box derby racer turned a win in Mansfield into a third-place finish on the world championship stage in Akron.

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Today: Former Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus will face a judge rather than a jury in his Mansfield Municipal Court voyeurism case, but the bench trial cannot be scheduled until the Ohio Supreme Court selects a visiting judge.

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Today: A historic Mansfield home built to showcase the future could soon begin a new chapter as a museum, but only under strict operating limits designed to protect the surrounding neighborhood.

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Lexie Miller balances her work as an ICU nurse with her new role as Miss Ohio while promoting heart health and preparing for Miss America.

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap the weekend, review The Odyssey and hear the latest chapter in Carl's ongoing feud with the neighborhood wild turkey that has apparently claimed his driveway as its own. The crew also breaks down the week's biggest local stories, including Richland County's looming road salt shortage, the grand opening of the Bad Magic Skatepark at Maple Lake Park and Mansfield City Schools' strongest financial outlook in years.

Later, we welcome Jennifer Kime, president and CEO of Downtown Mansfield Inc., for a wide-ranging conversation about the city's ongoing transformation. They discuss the progress of the Main Street reconstruction project, the return of two-way traffic, the momentum behind Downtown Forward, the challenges and opportunities facing local businesses and Jennifer's vision for the future of downtown Mansfield.

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• Quite the predicament: Richland County gets no road salt bids for upcoming winter season
• Skate Ohio planning 'micro park' in Mansfield's Maple Lake Park
• New lights along North Main Street placed as part of improvement project in Mansfield
• Mansfield City Schools ends fiscal year on a high note
• Follow Downtown Mansfield Inc. on Facebook and visit their website

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Today – What began as two friends searching for challenging gravel roads has grown into a sold-out cycling tradition attracting riders from across the United States and beyond.

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Today – A longtime Lexington educator and graduate of the district is stepping into its top leadership position.

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A Mansfield pastor is pressing city leaders for answers about a controversial police stop involving a local man who was later charged in a sweeping federal drug-trafficking case.

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