Source Daily

Soul-hugging air-punching great times at Mansfield Music Fest:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/20/soul-hugging-air-punching-great-times-at-mansfield-music-fest/

Today - we’ll take you through the highlights of the Mansfield Music Fest—an event that brought together an eclectic mix of genres, performers, and fans for a weekend of unforgettable music.

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Mansfield Playhouse Artistic Director Doug Wertz.The longtime local actor and director chats with Hunnell about his theatrical background, the upcoming season at the 95 E. 3rd St. theater and potential plans for the Playhouse, about to launch its 57th season at the same location. Hunnell even talks Wertz into playing a couple of improv games -- and they both decided it was too early in the day to be funny.
Hunnell is also joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they riff about the news of the week -- ongoing discussions about recreational cannabis dispensaries, plans from Marquise Stillwell to develop former Westinghouse sites in Mansfield, plans for a Raising Cane's restaurant in Ontario, the 45-day closure of Trimble Road for a tunnel that will allow for a connection to the B&O Trail and the Mansfield Music Festival.

Links: Visit the Mansfield PlayhouseWanna laugh? Check out the Mansfield Playhouse schedule for 2024-25Mansfield will have no new zoning in place before cannabis dispensaries sitedMansfield native seeks to transform former Westinghouse site into vibrant, connected developmentOntario Planning Commission gives Raising Cane's blueprint a thumbs-upOpen Source: Trimble Road to close for 45 days for B&O trail connector tunnelWhat's moshing all about? See for yourself at Mansfield Music Festival

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

Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mansfield to Harvard: St. Peter’s graduate featured in Netflix documentary on dogs:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/18/mansfield-to-harvard-st-peters-graduate-featured-on-netflix-documentary-on-dogs/ 

Today - we’re taking a closer look at the fascinating journey of Dr. Erin Hecht, a Harvard neuroscientist featured in the Netflix documentary titled “Inside the Mind of a Dog”. 

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lemonade stand helps Mansfield family reach 7.8 million views on Facebook:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/14/lemonade-stand-helps-mansfield-family-reach-7-8-million-views-on-facebook

Today - This summer, five young sisters from Mansfield turned a simple lemonade stand into a community sensation, capturing the attention of thousands and teaching them invaluable life lessons along the way.

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton Insurance Group redefines employee benefits with innovation and flexibility

Today - ​​We'll be exploring how Hamilton Insurance Group is redefining the landscape of employee benefits through innovation and a deep understanding of what businesses truly need.

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proximity of Fate: A journey through Mansfield Art Center's latest exhibit:

https://mansfieldartcenter.org/Exhibits/Exhibit/992e967f-a081-4217-842b-a37d7ff9e629

Today - we explore the latest exhibit at The Mansfield Art Center—Proximity of Fate. This exhibition invites attendees to engage deeply with contemporary art, offering a collection that speaks directly to our present moment.

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's edition of The News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Ashland author and journalist Steve Goble. The novelist is up for a national award for his latest novel, "Go Find Daddy,"  the third novel in the Ed Runyon Mystery Series. It's a conversation between two old-school journalists who once worked together at the Mansfield News Journal years ago. It helps us answer the question: How does a newsman from Ohio develop ocean pirate murder mysteries set in the 1700s?Hunnell is also joined by Richland Source Shelby/North Richland County reporter Hayden Gray and Knox Pages reporter Grant Ritchey to riff on the news of the week, including the community celebration of the 30th anniversary of the "Shawshank Redemption" movie release; the Mansfield City Council discussion about zoning regulations for possible recreational cannabis dispensaries in the city; and a proposal (now withdrawn) to develop the Brass Office Complex into apartments on the city's north side.

Be a member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism: https://www.richlandsource.com/members/

Show links:

https://www.oceanviewpub.com/authors/steve-goble
https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/11/column-enjoy-shawshank-nostalgia-but-lets-focus-on-something-andy-dufresne-said/
https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/08/proposed-cannabis-dispensary-rules-would-allow-max-of-4-in-mansfield/
https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/08/developer-withdraws-plans-for-brass-office-center-redevelopment-project/

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Shawshank Redemption’ worth $200 million in economic benefit to Ohio:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/10/shawshank-redemption-worth-200-million-in-economic-benefit-to-ohio/

Today - 30 years ago, no one could have anticipated the economic impact of one film, "The Shawshank Redemption", on Mansfield. But ever since, the Ohio State Reformatory has become one of the top drivers of tourism in the area.

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annual pie auction makes Richland County Fair history:

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/08/annual-pie-auction-makes-richland-county-fair-history-wednesday/ 

Today - Tim Denis of Troy Township made Richland County Fair history. For the first time, a participant baked both the grand champion and reserve champion pies at the fair’s pie auction.

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mansfield City Council OKs final parts of $17 million improvement project: 

https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/07/main-street-transformation-mansfield-city-council-oks-final-parts-of-17-million-improvement-project/ 

Today - ​​A Main Street road to improvement that began six years ago in Austin, Texas, cleared its last legislative hurdle at Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night.

Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.