Today – A Richland County grand jury has declined to indict a Crestline man in a fatal road-rage shooting, leaving the possibility open for future charges as the community absorbs the complexities of the case.

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Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss.

In this episode, we sit down with Mandy and Cassie Glessner, partners in life for nearly a decade, as they share their deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and the grief that comes with being unable to grow their family. With honesty and care, Mandy and Cassie walk us through the clinical realities, emotional toll, and quiet moments of hope and heartbreak that shaped their experience.

From navigating a system not built with same-sex couples in mind to redefining what a “happy ending” can look like, Mandy and Cassie remind us that community is built through listening, vulnerability, and showing up for one another, especially when there are no easy answers.

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Today – A group of Richland County residents is raising concerns about immigration enforcement and asking local officials to clarify where the county stands.

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Today – Big plans and high praise — Richland County commissioners say they’re seeing strong momentum from local economic development leaders, and even bigger announcements may be on the horizon.

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Today – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visits to Mansfield still echo through the generations, as local residents reflect on the power of his presence and the pulpit he once stood in.

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In this week's abbreviated News Man Weekly episode, Carl gives his top 5 predictions for 2026, all related to community development in Mansfield. Tune in to hear why 2026 could be a huge year for the city.

We also touch briefly on Cannabis revenue, the upcoming Winter Olympics and the disappointing Cleveland Cavaliers 2025-26 campaign.

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Today – A new Ohio law aims to make emergency encounters safer for people with communication disabilities — and it all starts before first responders even arrive.

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re revisiting our conversation with Dr. Lerone Martin, Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University and author of The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover. A nationally respected scholar, Dr. Martin explores how history, faith, and race intersect, and how those forces continue to shape the way we live and connect with one another today.

From growing up in Ohio to now stewarding Dr. King’s papers, Dr. Martin reflects on the responsibility of preserving a legacy, the difference between fear and faith, and the everyday ways we can find the divine in one another. He reminds us that progress doesn’t come from perfection but from commitment, one conversation, one act of service, one bridge at a time.

In a world that feels increasingly polarized, Dr. Martin offers a grounded vision of hope: that we can learn from history without erasing it, that empathy is a practice, and that community begins when we choose connection over isolation.

Bridging Divides: Local leaders reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s message in a polarized age

The MLK Institute: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/

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