Episode 71 of News Man Weekly is a sweet one. Carl, Zac and Hayden kick things off with banter about the weekend and the result of a Packers / Steelers bet between Hayden and Carl. Then, a rundown of the week’s top local stories, including Richland County’s $1.7 million property tax relief decision, a new federal grant adding officers to the Mansfield Police Department and the triumphant return of community legend Doc Stumbo for his annual Make A Difference Day food drive. 

Chris Beers, founder and owner of Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, joins the show to talk about the newest Grandpa Joe's location in downtown Mansfield’s historic Caldwell & Bloor building. He talks about turning childhood nostalgia into a thriving multi-state business, the magic of Willy Wonka and how Grandpa Joe’s became far more than a candy store. The conversation covers everything from the store’s signature 4:05 p.m. opening time to Moon Pies, Yoo-hoos and even a surprise giant-duck marketing stunt in his Pennsylvania hometown.

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Related links: 

• ‘Orange Cone Fest’ draws crowds to downtown Mansfield on Sunday
• Richland County commissioners approve $1.7 million in property tax relief
• Mansfield to add 4 new police officers with $1.3 million federal COPS grant
• ‘I thought I was gone. But I am back:’ Doc Stumbo returns to lead annual food drive

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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