This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden catch up on the latest headlines from North Central Ohio, including the completion of Mansfield's $20 million Main Street improvement project, the conviction of a former Faith Life Church official and Mansfield City Council's decision to put a proposed downtown camping ban on hold. 

Plus, on the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Carl counts down his Top 5 worst maritime disasters in history, from the Titanic to some lesser-known tragedies that claimed thousands of lives.

Then, we welcome Richland County Auditor Pat Dropsey for a timely conversation about property taxes — a subject generating plenty of questions and frustration among local homeowners. 

With Richland County undergoing its 2026 property valuation update, Dropsey explains why home values are climbing, how those assessments translate into actual tax bills and what residents can expect when their bills arrive in 2027. The conversation also covers Ohio's complicated property tax system, recent legislative efforts to provide relief and what homeowners can do if they believe their property has been overvalued. 

Whether you're a longtime homeowner or just trying to make sense of your latest property assessment, this episode aims to make one of Ohio's most confusing issues a little easier to understand.

This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee.

Relevant links:

• News of the Week: Column: No more paving over the rot — Mansfield's new Main Street was built to last
• News of the Week: Gary Keesee Jr. found guilty on 27 counts of sexual abuse, including rape
• News of the Week: We might be a paycheck away': Mansfield residents urge alternatives to 'camping' ban
• Property Taxes: Visit the Richland County Auditor's page

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