Episode 97 of News Man Weekly opens with a Carl rant about Richland County’s surprisingly massive primary election turnout. Carl, Zac and Hayden then riff on the weekend before diving into the latest local headlines, including Mansfield’s Bike-A-Palooza giving away more than 100 bicycles, two Shelby school staff members credited with saving a choking student’s life and the long-awaited comeback of Mansfield Speedway.

Later in the show, we welcome guests B.J. Price and Adam McElroy from Skate Ohio to talk about the organization’s rapid growth, plans for a future downtown presence, a new development at the Ontario Center and the momentum behind the Bad Magic Skatepark project at Maple Lake Park. The conversation explores how skateboarding can create community, mentorship and positive outlets for young people, while also touching on new partnerships, expansion into other communities and the larger vision for skate culture across Ohio. 

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Related links: 

• Visit Skate Ohio's website and follow them on Facebook. Email info@skateohio.com to collaborate or partner. 
• Richland County ranks 2nd among 88 Ohio counties in voter turnout Tuesday
• Free, family Bike-A-Palooza returns to Mansfield’s North Lake Park on Saturday
• Shelby City Schools staff members act quickly to save choking student
• Monster trucks invade Mansfield Speedway

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