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 son

Today - An Air Force veteran who dreamed of becoming a father is turning unimaginable heartbreak into a new mission &mdash; one built on purpose, perseverance, and a promise to his son

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Air Force Veteran Finds Purpose After Tragedy

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.

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.

Mansfield Veterans Day Ceremony Highlights Untold Stories

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.

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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. 
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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 &mdash; Hillsdale, Danville, Clear Fork, Shelby and Ontario &mdash; still alive and preparing for Friday night showdowns.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grahamautomall.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.grahamautomall.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794457167297000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2N6GEHOFPoSatRI6W1_rXh">Graham Auto Mall</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/11/07/zane-currys-pick-6-sparks-ontarios-comeback-playoff-win-over-tiffin-columbian/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/11/07/zane-currys-pick-6-sparks-ontarios-comeback-playoff-win-over-tiffin-columbian/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794457167297000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SW4G_Ka9VaFkxVd38vNXG">Zane Curry's pick-6 sparks Ontario's comeback playoff win over Tiffin Columbian</a></li>
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Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/52JxoCe4O1yDhDV4Rm6Mom" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/52JxoCe4O1yDhDV4Rm6Mom&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794457167297000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0iknGwXTGhPMShSEqV3w3x">Vaundoom</a>.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/members/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/members/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794457167297000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ELWN5LAALjM5LSz_wlYz7">Be a Source Member</a>&nbsp;for unlimited access to local journalism. Use code&nbsp;thegame26&nbsp;for 20% OFF and to be entered into the OSU vs Michigan ticket sweepstakes.

Inside the Lines: Ontario junior Maddix Smith

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.

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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

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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.&nbsp;
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 &mdash; a subject generating plenty of questions and frustration among local homeowners.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794344292156000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GUPKTl5kk7ptIrLZMKSuC">Relax, It's Just Coffee.</a>
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<li>News of the Week: <a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/11/06/column-no-more-paving-over-the-rot-mansfields-new-main-street-was-built-to-last/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/11/06/column-no-more-paving-over-the-rot-mansfields-new-main-street-was-built-to-last/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794344292156000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3r-TvlN54T-Nacx0dy4d7t">Column: No more paving over the rot &mdash; Mansfield's new Main Street was built to last</a></li>
<li>News of the Week: <a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/11/06/keesee-jr-guilty-on-27-counts-of-sexual-abuse-including-rape/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/11/06/keesee-jr-guilty-on-27-counts-of-sexual-abuse-including-rape/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794344292156000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1tySSbR573Qg1JusOC5v6t">Gary Keesee Jr. found guilty on 27 counts of sexual abuse, including rape</a></li>
<li>News of the Week: <a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/11/05/we-might-be-a-paycheck-away-mansfield-residents-urge-alternatives-to-camping-ban/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/11/05/we-might-be-a-paycheck-away-mansfield-residents-urge-alternatives-to-camping-ban/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794344292156000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2fcUIJ1vuwo57JbGeyFfQk">We might be a paycheck away': Mansfield residents urge alternatives to 'camping' ban</a></li>
<li>Property Taxes: <a href="https://www.richlandcountyoh.gov/departments/auditor" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandcountyoh.gov/departments/auditor&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794344292156000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1CKtQTKOQL6Rh85O_Gk0OV">Visit the Richland County Auditor's page</a></li>
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