A long-awaited streetscape project on Mansfield’s West End is finally moving forward, with the city approving a $3 million contract to finish the final phases along Glessner Avenue.

A long-awaited streetscape project on Mansfield&rsquo;s West End is finally moving forward, with the city approving a $3 million contract to finish the final phases along Glessner Avenue.

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Final phases of the Glessner Avenue streetscape get funded in Mansfield

Episode 90 of News Man Weekly opens with Carl greeting the official arrival of spring in the only way he knows how -- with suspicion, sarcasm and a near fall by the mailbox. Carl and Zac then roll into their weekend recap and discuss the best Scorsese films during another installment of, "What's Carl Watching?"

In News of the Week, the crew recaps several major local stories, including Richland County awarding the contract for the new roundabout at Lexington-Springmill and Home roads, Mansfield exploring a possible downtown DORA to boost activity and support local businesses and the latest steps in the long process of bringing a Buc-ee’s travel center to I-71/Ohio 39 corridor.

Finally, the show welcomes Sherry Branham-Fonner, who is retiring after a long career in social services and public service in Richland County, most recently as executive director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. She reflects on 33 years of work in the community, the changing landscape of mental health and addiction recovery, the challenges of leading during difficult times and what she hopes people better understand about the services and support systems available in Richland County.

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Related links:
Find mental health services, hotlines and more at Richland Recovery Network
Is there a DORA in Mansfield's future?
Adena Corp. wins $2.4 million bid to build roundabout at Lex-Springmill and Home roads
Vero 'confident' Buc-ee's development will meet environmental requirements

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Episode 90 of&nbsp;News Man Weekly&nbsp;opens with Carl greeting the official arrival of spring in the only way he knows how -- with suspicion, sarcasm and a near fall by the mailbox. Carl and Zac then roll into their weekend recap and discuss the best Scorsese films during another installment of, "What's Carl Watching?"
In News of the Week, the crew recaps several major local stories, including Richland County awarding the contract for the new roundabout at Lexington-Springmill and Home roads, Mansfield exploring a possible downtown DORA to boost activity and support local businesses and&nbsp;the latest steps in the long process of bringing a Buc-ee&rsquo;s travel center to I-71/Ohio 39 corridor.
Finally, the show welcomes Sherry Branham-Fonner, who is retiring after a long career in social services and public service in Richland County, most recently as executive director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. She reflects on 33 years of work in the community, the changing landscape of mental health and addiction recovery, the challenges of leading during difficult times and what she hopes people better understand about the services and support systems available in Richland County.
This episode is powered by the great folks at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/">Relax, It's Just Coffee.</a>&nbsp;
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://richlandmentalhealth.com/richland-county-contacts-1-pager/">Find mental health services, hotlines and more at Richland Recovery Network</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/19/is-there-a-dora-in-mansfields-future/">Is there a DORA in Mansfield's future?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/19/adena-corp-wins-2-4-million-bid-to-build-roundabout-at-lex-springmill-and-home-roads/">Adena Corp. wins $2.4 million bid to build roundabout at Lex-Springmill and Home roads</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/19/vero-confident-buc-ees-development-will-meet-environmental-requirements/">Vero 'confident' Buc-ee's development will meet environmental requirements</a></li>
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News Man Weekly: Mental Health services with Sherry Branham-Fonner; Roundabouts, DORA, Buc-ee's and more!

Shelby High School Principal John Gies is stepping away after a 35-year career in education, leaving behind a legacy of student-centered leadership, deep community ties and a school he says is defined by people who always rally for one another.

Shelby High School Principal John Gies is stepping away after a 35-year career in education, leaving behind a legacy of student-centered leadership, deep community ties and a school he says is defined by people who always rally for one another.

John Gies reflects on 35 years at Shelby High

We thought we were sitting down to talk about leadership — but this conversation turned into something much deeper.

In this episode of Better Together, we’re joined by Jenny Blue, executive coach and founder of Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership. What unfolded was a heartfelt reflection on why real leadership begins not with strategy, but with self-awareness.

Together, we explore:
Why you can’t lead others until you know yourself
The difference between performing and belonging
How “should” can drown out your intuition
What it means to design a life that actually fits you

Jenny’s approach is part blueprint, part mirror. This episode is for anyone who’s felt stuck, burned out, or like they’re living someone else’s version of success.

If you're new here, this is a place for everyone to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always Better Together. 

Let's Connect! 

If this podcast feels like something you’ve been craving, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend. The more voices we have in this village, the stronger we become.

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Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership 

The No Hard Feelings book 

We thought we were sitting down to talk about leadership &mdash; but this conversation turned into something much deeper.
In this episode of&nbsp;Better Together, we&rsquo;re joined by&nbsp;Jenny Blue, executive coach and founder of Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership. What unfolded was a heartfelt reflection on why real leadership begins not with strategy, but with&nbsp;self-awareness.
Together, we explore:
<ul>
<li>Why you can&rsquo;t lead others until you know yourself</li>
<li>The difference between performing and belonging</li>
<li>How &ldquo;should&rdquo; can drown out your intuition</li>
<li>What it means to design a life that actually fits you</li>
</ul>
Jenny&rsquo;s approach is part blueprint, part mirror. This episode is for anyone who&rsquo;s felt stuck, burned out, or like they&rsquo;re living someone else&rsquo;s version of success.
If you're new here, this is a place for everyone&nbsp;to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always&nbsp;Better Together.&nbsp;
Let's Connect!&nbsp;
If this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;feels like something you&rsquo;ve been craving, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend. The more voices we have in this village, the stronger we become.
Email Us:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bettertogether@richlandsource.com">bettertogether@richlandsource.com</a>&nbsp;
<a href="http://atthehearthwithmaddie.substack.com/">Subscribe to Maddie&rsquo;s Blog</a>
<a href="http://facebook.com/SarahGoffMusic">Listen to more of Sarah Goff's Music</a>
<a href="https://bluethistleleadership.com/">Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.lizandmollie.com/book">The No Hard Feelings book</a>&nbsp;

Final phases of the Glessner Avenue streetscape get funded in Mansfield

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