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What does resilience look like when it’s shaped by community, compassion, and the courage to begin again?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Deb Weaver, educator, consultant, ceramic sculptor, and founder of Woven Opportunities, whose life and leadership have been shaped by both extraordinary challenge and extraordinary care. Deb shares how the Four Agreements guide her work, why presence matters more than perfectio...

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James open the show by paying homage to former Mansfield Hawks coach Kevin Mackey, who passed away last week at the age of 79. The duo then brings listeners up to speed on where local teams from Richland, Ashland and Knox counties stand in the high school football playoffs as regional final Friday approaches.
Conrad and James move to conversation with Galion senior ...

Carl kicks off Episode 74 with a quick “grumpy newsman” monologue before sliding into weekend banter, NFL overreactions and a new installment of “What’s Carl Watching?" The news of the week rundown covers three major local stories: Mansfield’s renewed debate over backyard chicken coops, a second cannabis dispensary preparing to open on West Fourth Street and significant budget-cut discussions at M...

In this episode, we sit down with director and writer Ryan Shealy, Associate Artistic Director at The Renaissance Theatre, and a longtime friend, collaborator, and anchor in Mansfield’s arts community. Ryan opens up about the evolution of found family, what it means to curate the people who fill your life, and how he’s learned to trust his own artistic lane after nearly a decade in professional theater.

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In this week’s episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad, Hayden Gray and Zac Hiser break down the third week of Ohio’s new-look postseason -- where the top seeds are holding strong and north central Ohio teams are still making noise. We start with a post-mortem on Lexington and Ashland after tough playoff losses, and look ahead to what’s next for both programs in 2026. Then the focus shifts to Shelby, which faces ...

Episode 73 opens with a grumpy old-man monologue as Carl unloads on two fronts — voter apathy and unplowed streets. With only 23% of Richland County voters showing up on Election Day and Mansfield’s first snow catching city crews asleep at the wheel, Carl doesn’t hold back. Then it’s on to the week’s headlines, from Mansfield City Council’s crackdown on rogue truckers to Madison voters rejecting ...

In this episode, we sit down with licensed social worker and community leader Nyasha Oden, whose life and career are grounded in service, self-growth, and intentional living. From supporting foster youth to serving on local boards like the Buckeye Imagination Museum and the Women’s Fund, Nyasha brings purpose to everything she does.

She talks with us about what it looks like to align your vision with action. Whether th...

Mansfield, Richland County, and Shelby are partnering to create a $200,000 comprehensive land use plan, coordinated by the Richland County Regional Planning Commission. The plan—funded jointly by Mansfield ($100,000), Shelby ($50,000), and the county ($50,000)—will guide future development decisions on housing, infrastructure, and economic growth. Public participation will be a key part of the 12–15 month process,...

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James kick things off discussing the first round of the 2025 OHSAA football playoffs before welcoming Lexington senior Seven Allen.
Allen reflects on his introduction to football as a freshman at Madison to becoming a standout senior on a star-studded Lexington squad. He talks about his transition to Lexington and the opportunity to play with childhood friends.

MHS Industrial Supply, a family-owned business founded 85 years ago, is entering a new chapter as siblings Brad, Ashley, and Jeff Downs take over from their parents, Phil and Ann Downs. The company has evolved from a small hardware store into a trusted industrial supply partner, known for its customer service, innovation, and community involvement. As the third generation leads, MHS remains rooted in family values while embracing t...

Carl, Zac, and Hayden roll into Episode 72 with a caffeine-fueled catch-up on the week: Mansfield’s push to hike penalties for truckers who skip designated routes, an Election Day pep talk  and progress at the reborn Mansfield Speedway. It’s the usual mix of local headlines, sports overreactions and newsroom banter — best paired with a cup from Relax, It’s Just Coffee.

Then Mansfield entrepreneur Dan Le...

Today – A longtime firefighter steps into a leadership role in Shelby, and says he’s right where he’s meant to be.

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