Today – A major state funding award is bringing Taking Root Farms closer to building a long-planned future for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Richland County.

Today &ndash; A major state funding award is bringing Taking Root Farms closer to building a long-planned future for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Richland County.

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State Funding Boosts Taking Root Farms’ Vision

A Mansfield pastor is pressing city leaders for answers about a controversial police stop involving a local man who was later charged in a sweeping federal drug-trafficking case.

A Mansfield pastor is pressing city leaders for answers about a controversial police stop involving a local man who was later charged in a sweeping federal drug-trafficking case.

Mansfield Pastor Demands Answers Over Police Stop

Today – A family outing near the Scioto River ended in tragedy after five adults apparently entered the water during a series of rescue attempts.

Today &ndash; A family outing near the Scioto River ended in tragedy after five adults apparently entered the water during a series of rescue attempts.

Family Outing Ends in Scioto River Tragedy

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap another unforgettable Inkcarceration weekend and react to the festival's impact on Mansfield. The crew also counts down Carl's Top 5 favorite Moonshiners personalities before discussing the week's biggest local headlines, including a new strategic vision for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, the Tyger Park Takeover basketball tour and Lexington Superintendent Jeremy Secrist's departure after 15 years with the district.

Later, we welcome Scott Palmer and Jeff Nupen, co-owners of the Ohio Shine Company, Richland County's only legal craft moonshine distillery. They share how the business came together, what makes their spirits unique, the challenges of opening a distillery in Ohio and why they believe downtown Mansfield is the perfect place to build a local brand. 

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Find all of our Inkcarceration coverage here
Cleared for takeoff: Mansfield unveils 5-year plan for Lahm Regional Airport
Tyger Park Takeover introduces playground basketball to a new generation
Lexington Local School Supt. Jeremy Secrist announces resignation
Find Ohio Shine Co. on 126 N. Franklin Ave. Follow them on Facebook and visit their website here. 

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap another unforgettable Inkcarceration weekend and react to the festival's impact on Mansfield. The crew also counts down Carl's Top 5 favorite&nbsp;Moonshiners&nbsp;personalities before discussing the week's biggest local headlines, including a new strategic vision for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, the Tyger Park Takeover basketball tour and Lexington Superintendent Jeremy Secrist's departure after 15 years with the district.
Later, we welcome Scott Palmer and Jeff Nupen, co-owners of the Ohio Shine Company, Richland County's only legal craft moonshine distillery. They share how the business came together, what makes their spirits unique, the challenges of opening a distillery in Ohio and why they believe downtown Mansfield is the perfect place to build a local brand.&nbsp;
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=1784663565678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw028Yz5BQMztiATfns29KTT">Relax, It's Just Coffee.</a> Relevant links:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/tag/inkcarceration-music-tattoo-festival/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/tag/inkcarceration-music-tattoo-festival/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784663565678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1f9MqVh724crYMawkKeq94">Find all of our Inkcarceration coverage here</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/07/20/cleared-for-takeoff-mansfield-unveils-5-year-plan-for-lahm-regional-airport/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/07/20/cleared-for-takeoff-mansfield-unveils-5-year-plan-for-lahm-regional-airport/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784663565678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3iQL-JrsmHizMF8kO6knVu">Cleared for takeoff: Mansfield unveils 5-year plan for Lahm Regional Airport</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/07/19/tyger-park-takeover-introduces-playground-basketball-to-new-generation/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/07/19/tyger-park-takeover-introduces-playground-basketball-to-new-generation/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784663565678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Okj4Xgw_ihCrv7-uFzFaS">Tyger Park Takeover introduces playground basketball to a new generation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/07/16/lexington-local-schools-supt-jeremy-secrist-announces-resignation/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/07/16/lexington-local-schools-supt-jeremy-secrist-announces-resignation/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784663565678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1jCdM5hCp0_aRGWJyqe55f">Lexington Local School Supt. Jeremy Secrist announces resignation</a></li>
<li>Find Ohio Shine Co. on 126 N. Franklin Ave.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562898779058" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id%3D61562898779058&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784663565678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2WVAtECNlmqz5W1A8mcOQt">Follow them on Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://ohioshineco.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ohioshineco.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784663565678000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MlQgVh484oN4dtkiJsnP8">visit their website here.</a>&nbsp;</li>
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State Funding Boosts Taking Root Farms’ Vision

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