Air Force Veteran Finds Purpose After Tragedy

Today - An Air Force veteran who dreamed of becoming a father is turning unimaginable heartbreak into a new mission — one built on purpose, perseverance, and a promise to his sonSupport the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - At Mansfield's Veterans Day ceremony, an Air Force veteran shared a deeply personal story about a long-hidden military honor and urged fellow veterans to preserve their stories for future generations.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curt and Effie open this week's Inside the Lines with their thoughts on the OHSAA ruling that knocked Cleveland Glenville out of the playoffs. They also preview Week 3 of the postseason, with five area teams — Hillsdale, Danville, Clear Fork, Shelby and Ontario — still alive and preparing for Friday night showdowns.  Then, Ontario junior defensive end Maddix Smith joins the show to talk about his development as a pass rusher, handling double teams and the moves that have made him a force on the Warriors' defensive line. Smith takes us through his journey from playing varsity as a freshman to becoming a key part of Ontario's talented junior class. He reflects on big games against Lexington, Clear Fork and rival Shelby before taking us inside the Warriors' thrilling 22-19 playoff comeback against Tiffin Columbian, where Ontario rallied from a 19-7 third-quarter deficit.  Looking ahead, Smith discusses preparing for St. Marys Memorial's run-heavy offense, the importance of home-field advantage and what it will take to keep Ontario's postseason run alive. Plus, we talk about his future in football and track before wrapping up with the two-minute drill and some Ontario football trivia. This episode is brought to you by Graham Auto Mall. Related links:  Zane Curry's pick-6 sparks Ontario's comeback playoff win over Tiffin Columbian 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/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden catch up on the latest headlines from North Central Ohio, including the completion of Mansfield's $20 million Main Street improvement project, the conviction of a former Faith Life Church official and Mansfield City Council's decision to put a proposed downtown camping ban on hold.  Plus, on the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Carl counts down his Top 5 worst maritime disasters in history, from the Titanic to some lesser-known tragedies that claimed thousands of lives. Then, we welcome Richland County Auditor Pat Dropsey for a timely conversation about property taxes — a subject generating plenty of questions and frustration among local homeowners.  With Richland County undergoing its 2026 property valuation update, Dropsey explains why home values are climbing, how those assessments translate into actual tax bills and what residents can expect when their bills arrive in 2027. The conversation also covers Ohio's complicated property tax system, recent legislative efforts to provide relief and what homeowners can do if they believe their property has been overvalued.  Whether you're a longtime homeowner or just trying to make sense of your latest property assessment, this episode aims to make one of Ohio's most confusing issues a little easier to understand. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: News of the Week: Column: No more paving over the rot — Mansfield's new Main Street was built to last News of the Week: Gary Keesee Jr. found guilty on 27 counts of sexual abuse, including rape News of the Week: We might be a paycheck away': Mansfield residents urge alternatives to 'camping' ban Property Taxes: Visit the Richland County Auditor's page 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/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Knox County judge has found Gary “Tom” Keesee Junior guilty on 27 counts of sexual abuse, marking a major turning point in a case that has gripped the community for nearly two years.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cow-print outfits, excited customers, and more than 130 new jobs marked the grand opening of Chick-fil-A in Ontario, as the popular chicken chain finally found a permanent home in Richland County.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richland County voters have given Commissioner Cliff Mears another four years in office, and he's already looking ahead to the challenges of balancing the county budget, managing growth, and providing property tax relief.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – A proposed downtown camping ban in Mansfield is raising questions about public safety, homelessness, and whether the city has enough support services to help people living on the streets.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today – Mansfield native Matthew Failor is preparing for another Iditarod adventure, but this time he's balancing life on the trail with a new role helping lead the legendary sled dog race.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.