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Richland Source presents your daily dose of journalism. Listen to the top stories, breaking news and need-to-know information from your award-winning local news team. Our music is by THE AFRXNTS

  1. 1d ago

    News Man Weekly: Allie Watson & Alex Dorsey on Downtown Forward redevelopment; Election night; Richland County headlines and more!

    This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden gear up for Election Day and recap a weekend of sports fandom, trick-or-treat and November weather. We also look at the latest Richland County headlines, including the completion of a major broadband expansion in northern Richland County, county commissioners pushing back against proposed budget increases from the prosecutor's and sheriff's offices, and a Bucyrus business owner's guilty plea in a nearly $900,000 COVID relief fraud case. Then, we welcome Allie Watson of the Richland County Foundation and Alex Dorsey of the Windsor Companies for an in-depth conversation about Downtown Forward, an ambitious $25 million redevelopment project aimed at transforming 14 historic buildings in downtown Mansfield. We discuss plans to create new apartments, revitalize commercial spaces and bring more residents and activity to the city's urban core.  We also tackle some of the biggest questions coming from the community: Will local residents be able to afford the apartments? Where will everyone park? What happens to existing businesses? And how will the project be financed? It's a conversation about the challenges, opportunities and long-term vision behind one of downtown Mansfield's most significant redevelopment efforts in decades. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: News of the Week: Charter wraps up $15 million northern Richland County broadband effort, exceeds initial target News of the Week: Bucyrus business owner pleads guilty to role in obtaining over $900,000 in pandemic funds News of the Week: Rising felony caseload prompts 16-percent budget increase request from Richland County prosecutors Downtown Forward: $30.1M redevelopment takes key step with port authority Downtown Forward: Project in Mansfield gets $5 million in historic tax credits for redevelopment Downtown Forward: $25M vision set to spark a new era in Mansfield Downtown Forward: Visit the Richland County Foundation's website Downtown Forward: Visit the Windsor Companies website Elections: Find all Richland Source's election preview stories and our election night liveblog Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local journalism. Use code thegame26 for 20% OFF and to be entered into the OSU vs Michigan ticket sweepstakes.Already a Source Member? Enter the sweepstakes here. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    News Man Weekly: Allie Watson & Alex Dorsey on Downtown Forward redevelopment; Election night; Richland County headlines and more!
  2. Oct 29

    Inside the Lines: Clear Fork senior Nash Evans

    Curt and Effie open this week's Inside the Lines with a look at the playoff picture for Richland County teams, including Lucas, Ontario, Shelby and Clear Fork. Then, Clear Fork senior Nash Evans joins the show. A true Swiss Army knife for the Colts, Evans plays all over the field on offense, defense and special teams. He talks about the physical toll of a long season, how his punting can change games and how Clear Fork is using its first-round bye to prepare for two potential playoff opponents. Evans also takes us through his high school career, including kicking a game-winning field goal against Perkins in his first-ever game as a kicker and the mental preparation that goes into those pressure-packed moments. He discusses the keys to Clear Fork's strong defense, the possibility of a playoff rematch with rival Shelby and how competing in track and field has made him a better football player. Plus, we talk about his success in the long jump and 4x100 relay, college interest in his track career and what he hopes to accomplish before his time at Clear Fork comes to an end. This episode is brought to you by Graham Auto Mall. Related links:  Colts shut out Galion, seek playoff bye in Division IV, Region 14 Colts get defensive in win over Lexington Evans’ career night sends Clear Fork past Marion Harding Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local journalism. Use code thegame26 for 20% OFF and to be entered into the OSU vs Michigan ticket sweepstakes. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside the Lines: Clear Fork senior Nash Evans
  3. Oct 27

    News Man Weekly: Entrepreneur Jay Goyal on a new boutique hotel in downtown Mansfield

    This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden catch up on the latest Richland County headlines, including the reopening of a section of the B&O Trail, an unexpected asbestos discovery complicating the demolition of West Park Shopping Center and the ongoing debate over a proposed public camping ban in downtown Mansfield. Plus, with Halloween right around the corner, Carl takes a trip down memory lane with his Top 5 favorite Halloween treats from his childhood in Georgia. Then, we welcome Mansfield entrepreneur and former state lawmaker Jay Goyal for a wide-ranging conversation about business, downtown revitalization and more. Goyal discusses the ambitious effort to transform the former Holiday Inn on Park Avenue West into a boutique destination expected to open in summer 2027. He talks about the vision behind the project, the challenges of renovating an aging property and what a revitalized hotel could mean for downtown Mansfield's future.  The conversation also turns to politics, as Carl and Goyal revisit the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling, which came during Goyal's time in the Ohio Legislature. Building on Carl's recent Richland Source investigation into dark money, the two briefly discuss what it might take to bring greater transparency and accountability to campaign financing. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: Mansfield lawmakers say proposed ban on downtown camping not aimed at driving out homeless Richland B&O Trail open for bike traffic; road still under construction until Oct. 30 Land Bank approves change order for added asbestos abatement at West Park Shopping Center When local politics goes national: Inside the battle over Richland County's commercial wind/solar ban Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local journalism. Use code thegame26 for 20% OFF and to be entered into the OSU vs Michigan ticket sweepstakes.Already a Source Member? Enter the sweepstakes here. Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/members See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    News Man Weekly: Entrepreneur Jay Goyal on a new boutique hotel in downtown Mansfield
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