Today – Big plans and high praise — Richland County commissioners say they’re seeing strong momentum from local economic development leaders, and even bigger announcements may be on the horizon.

Today &ndash; Big plans and high praise &mdash; Richland County commissioners say they&rsquo;re seeing strong momentum from local economic development leaders, and even bigger announcements may be on the horizon.

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Today – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visits to Mansfield still echo through the generations, as local residents reflect on the power of his presence and the pulpit he once stood in.

Today &ndash; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visits to Mansfield still echo through the generations, as local residents reflect on the power of his presence and the pulpit he once stood in.

Stories from the day Dr. King came to Mansfield

In this week's abbreviated News Man Weekly episode, Carl gives his top 5 predictions for 2026, all related to community development in Mansfield. Tune in to hear why 2026 could be a huge year for the city.

We also touch briefly on Cannabis revenue, the upcoming Winter Olympics and the disappointing Cleveland Cavaliers 2025-26 campaign.

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In this week's abbreviated News Man Weekly episode, Carl gives his top 5 predictions for 2026, all related to community development in Mansfield. Tune in to hear why 2026 could be a huge year for the city.
We also touch briefly on Cannabis revenue, the upcoming Winter Olympics and the disappointing Cleveland Cavaliers 2025-26 campaign.
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Today – A new Ohio law aims to make emergency encounters safer for people with communication disabilities — and it all starts before first responders even arrive.

Today &ndash; A new Ohio law aims to make emergency encounters safer for people with communication disabilities &mdash; and it all starts before first responders even arrive.

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