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Mansfield Weighs Ban on Downtown Camping

Curt and Effie open this week's Inside the Lines with a look around Ohio high school football as the regular season heads into Week 10. 

Then, Shelby senior quarterback Michael Shepherd joins the show to talk about stepping into some big shoes after Ohio Mr. Football runner-up Brayden DeVito graduated. Shepherd discusses the challenges of taking over the Whippets' offense, his chemistry with standout receiver Brady Bowman and what he learned from Shelby's run to the state championship game last season.

Shepherd also takes us inside his recruitment and verbal commitment to Miami University, where he'll make the transition from quarterback to tight end at the next level. With the playoffs approaching, he talks about Shelby's expectations and what it will take to make another deep postseason run.

Related links: 
Shelby rallies in final minute to deny Pleasant’s upset bid
Whippets wallop Warriors, take control of MOAC title chase
Slugfest: Shelby survives Clear Fork, sets stage for battle of unbeatens against Ontario
Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley
Shepherd’s 7 touchdowns power Shelby over Highland
Bowman, Whippets rally in MOAC opener at Galion

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Curt and Effie open this week's Inside the Lines with a look around Ohio high school football as the regular season heads into Week 10.&nbsp;
Then, Shelby senior quarterback Michael Shepherd joins the show to talk about stepping into some big shoes after Ohio Mr. Football runner-up Brayden DeVito graduated. Shepherd discusses the challenges of taking over the Whippets' offense, his chemistry with standout receiver Brady Bowman and what he learned from Shelby's run to the state championship game last season.
Shepherd also takes us inside his recruitment and verbal commitment to Miami University, where he'll make the transition from quarterback to tight end at the next level. With the playoffs approaching, he talks about Shelby's expectations and what it will take to make another deep postseason run.
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/10/whippets-wallop-warriors-take-control-of-moac-title-chase/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/10/whippets-wallop-warriors-take-control-of-moac-title-chase/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2LHCcS1QwRx4RYTZSMI0XH">Whippets wallop Warriors, take control of MOAC title chase</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/03/slugfest-shelby-survives-clear-fork-sets-stage-for-battle-of-unbeatens-against-ontario/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/03/slugfest-shelby-survives-clear-fork-sets-stage-for-battle-of-unbeatens-against-ontario/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Pj_bFM4_eco0G7w66Ou9W">Slugfest: Shelby survives Clear Fork, sets stage for battle of unbeatens against Ontario</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/25/shepherd-guides-unbeaten-shelby-to-powerful-performance-at-river-valley/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/25/shepherd-guides-unbeaten-shelby-to-powerful-performance-at-river-valley/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DJyVLZh3uR5Fv5B9XzxD0">Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/18/shepherds-7-touchdowns-power-shelby-over-highland/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/18/shepherds-7-touchdowns-power-shelby-over-highland/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2jCQAKVvR6_fXW4go5y-8W">Shepherd&rsquo;s 7 touchdowns power Shelby over Highland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/12/bowman-whippets-rally-in-moac-opener-at-galion/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/12/bowman-whippets-rally-in-moac-opener-at-galion/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qUnjEI_BXG4Wr0RVQPww1">Bowman, Whippets rally in MOAC opener at Galion</a></li>
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Inside the Lines: Shelby senior Michael Shepherd

A Shelby High School graduate is returning to her Richland County roots to lead Job and Family Services, bringing decades of experience and a fresh perspective on helping local families.

A Shelby High School graduate is returning to her Richland County roots to lead Job and Family Services, bringing decades of experience and a fresh perspective on helping local families.

Shelby Graduate Returns Home to Lead Richland County Agency

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden catch up on the latest Richland County headlines, including national recognition for Westbrook Country Club's new clubhouse, a proposed ban on camping in downtown Mansfield and a complicated demolition project in Shelby. 

Plus, after North Central Ohio's first frost of the season, Carl unleashes his annual complaints about the approaching winter with his Top 5 reasons to hate autumn in Ohio.

Then, we welcome Mansfield author Christen Dingess, whose new book, Behind the Glass: A Memoir of Trauma, Drinking to Cope and the Courage to Heal, tells a deeply personal story of pain, addiction and recovery. Dingess opens up about the experiences that inspired her memoir, the lasting impact of trauma and how alcohol became a way to cope with difficult memories. 

The conversation explores the challenges of confronting the past, the courage it takes to share a deeply personal story and the complicated journey toward healing. Dingess also discusses the writing process and what she hopes readers facing struggles of their own will take away from her story.

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Learn more about Christen Dingess's new book and purchase it
Westbrook Country Club honored by national trade magazine
Richland County Land Bank may demolish vacant Shelby storefront next to Milk & Honey

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden catch up on the latest Richland County headlines, including national recognition for Westbrook Country Club's new clubhouse, a proposed ban on camping in downtown Mansfield and a complicated demolition project in Shelby.&nbsp;
Plus, after North Central Ohio's first frost of the season, Carl unleashes his annual complaints about the approaching winter with his Top 5 reasons to hate autumn in Ohio.
Then, we welcome Mansfield author Christen Dingess, whose new book, Behind the Glass: A Memoir of Trauma, Drinking to Cope and the Courage to Heal, tells a deeply personal story of pain, addiction and recovery. Dingess opens up about the experiences that inspired her memoir, the lasting impact of trauma and how alcohol became a way to cope with difficult memories.&nbsp;
The conversation explores the challenges of confronting the past, the courage it takes to share a deeply personal story and the complicated journey toward healing. Dingess also discusses the writing process and what she hopes readers facing struggles of their own will take away from her story.
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=1792523933162000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3wtE5GYNCZSmwXK0Zw4ZBA">Relax, It's Just Coffee.</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/18/westbrook-country-club-honored-by-national-trade-magazine/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/18/westbrook-country-club-honored-by-national-trade-magazine/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792523933162000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3HP9Lz5O5mt40OLWDl23yf">Westbrook Country Club honored by national trade magazine</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/15/richland-county-land-bank-may-demolish-vacant-shelby-storefront-next-to-milk-honey/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/15/richland-county-land-bank-may-demolish-vacant-shelby-storefront-next-to-milk-honey/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792523933162000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2kWy1M5mVwsD4-j4aV6Apr">Richland County Land Bank may demolish vacant Shelby storefront next to Milk &amp; Honey</a></li>
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