Hear from Mansfield City Council 3rd Ward candidates Rev. Eleazer Akuchie (R) and Crystal Davis Weese (D). This event was recorded on Oct. 15, 2025.Visit our elections page for stories on all local races and issues. Make an informed vote on Nov. 4.      

Hear from Mansfield City Council 3rd Ward candidates Rev. Eleazer Akuchie (R) and Crystal Davis Weese (D). This event was recorded on Oct. 15, 2025.<a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/elections/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/elections/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761779139094000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SsP8StSN79NAw4FtrqeTB">Visit our elections page</a>&nbsp;for stories on all local races and issues. Make an informed vote on Nov. 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Today – A group of Ashland students lost their instruments on a trip to Disney World, but thanks to a determined band director, a few generous music stores, and even help from another Ohio family, every one of them still got their big moment.

Today &ndash; A group of Ashland students lost their instruments on a trip to Disney World, but thanks to a determined band director, a few generous music stores, and even help from another Ohio family, every one of them still got their big moment.

Ashland students lose their instruments on the way to Disney World

Episode 91 of News Man Weekly kicks off with Carl officially declaring mowing season open in Mansfield. From there, Carl, Zac and a newly reinstated Hayden dive into their weekend recap: The Source won an award, baseball’s return, college basketball and the usual chaos before jumping into "What's Carl Watching?"

In News of the Week, the crew breaks down several local developments, including a new disc golf course coming to Middle Park, a potential expansion by a local steel fabricator that could bring new jobs to the area and the next phases of the West End Neighborhood Improvement Project set to begin this spring. 

Finally, the show welcomes Jessica Gribben, the new President and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. Gribben shares her journey from real estate and banking into community development, reflects on her deep roots in Richland County and outlines her vision for driving economic growth, workforce development, and long-term opportunity in the region. It’s a forward-looking conversation about leadership, momentum and what it takes to build a stronger local economy.

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Visit the Chamber's website to learn more about membership, economic development, workforce initiatives and more
Volunteers clear the way for Middle Park Disc Golf Course in Mansfield
Steel fabricator eyes job growth, crane upgrade with new Mansfield addition
Mansfield awards $3 million contract for final West End Neighborhood Improvement phases

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Episode 91 of News Man Weekly&nbsp;kicks off with Carl officially declaring mowing season open in Mansfield. From there, Carl, Zac and a newly reinstated Hayden dive into their weekend recap: The Source won an award, baseball&rsquo;s return, college basketball and the usual chaos before jumping into "What's Carl Watching?"
In News of the Week, the crew breaks down several local developments, including a new disc golf course coming to Middle Park, a potential expansion by a local steel fabricator that could bring new jobs to the area and the next phases of the West End Neighborhood Improvement Project set to begin this spring.&nbsp;
Finally, the show welcomes Jessica Gribben, the new President and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber &amp; Economic Development. Gribben shares her journey from real estate and banking into community development, reflects on her deep roots in Richland County and outlines her vision for driving economic growth, workforce development, and long-term opportunity in the region. It&rsquo;s a forward-looking conversation about leadership, momentum and what it takes to build a stronger local economy.
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/29/nearly-time-to-hit-the-chains-volunteers-help-clear-way-for-middle-park-disc-golf-course/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/29/nearly-time-to-hit-the-chains-volunteers-help-clear-way-for-middle-park-disc-golf-course/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774988773018000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QTpmm5O5N_b3AZndMgo6s">Volunteers clear the way for Middle Park Disc Golf Course in Mansfield</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/25/steel-fabricator-eyes-growth-crane-upgrade-with-new-mansfield-addition/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/25/steel-fabricator-eyes-growth-crane-upgrade-with-new-mansfield-addition/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774988773018000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ewHk_2-_HlwhSSPdkW7Di">Steel fabricator eyes job growth, crane upgrade with new Mansfield addition</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/24/mansfield-awards-3-million-contract-for-final-west-end-neighborhood-improvement-phases/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/24/mansfield-awards-3-million-contract-for-final-west-end-neighborhood-improvement-phases/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774988773018000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1KZLH20gZETeNU45Tf_aeV">Mansfield awards $3 million contract for final West End Neighborhood Improvement phases</a></li>
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Richland Area Chamber President Jessica Gribben; Disc Golf, West End Neighborhood Improvement plan and more!

Today – A new disc golf course is taking shape in Mansfield’s historic Middle Park, and it’s designed to get families outside and exploring by early summer.

Today &ndash; A new disc golf course is taking shape in Mansfield&rsquo;s historic Middle Park, and it&rsquo;s designed to get families outside and exploring by early summer.

Candidate Conversations 2025: Mansfield City Council 3rd Ward

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