Today – A $1 million state investment is giving the Mansfield Playhouse’s campaign for a new, accessible theater a major boost as the historic community theater nears the end of its 100th season.

Today &ndash; A $1 million state investment is giving the Mansfield Playhouse&rsquo;s campaign for a new, accessible theater a major boost as the historic community theater nears the end of its 100th season.

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State Funding Gives Mansfield Playhouse Campaign a Lift

Today – Mansfield teen MaKayla Lawrence is bringing her smile, her sash and her “bubbly” spirit to the Miss Ohio Teen stage.

Today &ndash; Mansfield teen MaKayla Lawrence is bringing her smile, her sash and her &ldquo;bubbly&rdquo; spirit to the Miss Ohio Teen stage.

Mansfield teen prepares for Miss Ohio Teen competition

Today – A former FBI agent’s memories of Cleveland’s mob wars are bringing new life to the stories of Angelo Lonardo, Danny Greene, and the era when the city became known as “Bomb City USA.”

Today &ndash; A former FBI agent&rsquo;s memories of Cleveland&rsquo;s mob wars are bringing new life to the stories of Angelo Lonardo, Danny Greene, and the era when the city became known as &ldquo;Bomb City USA.&rdquo;

Former FBI Agent Looks Back at Cleveland’s Mob Wars

After celebrating our 100th episode in front of a live audience, the News Man Weekly crew returns to the familiar confines of the Richland Source podcast studio.

This week, Carl, Zac and Hayden dive into some of the biggest local stories making headlines, including a major roundabout project in the Lexington-Ontario corridor, the opening of Silver Birch of Mansfield and storm damage across Knox County.

Later, we sit down with Destination Mansfield Richland County President Lee Tasseff for a conversation about tourism's impact on the local economy, what attractions are bringing visitors to the area and why this summer could be one of the busiest yet for Richland County. 

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Relevant links: 
Friedrick on Cleveland mob: Angelo Lonardo, Danny Greene & FBI investigations
Roundabout construction to close Lex-Springmill/Home roads June 15 for 120 days
Silver Birch opens doors to affordable assisted senior living in Mansfield
Short, severe thunderstorm results in serious damage, power outages across Knox County


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After celebrating our 100th episode in front of a live audience, the News Man Weekly crew returns to the familiar confines of the Richland Source podcast studio.
This week, Carl, Zac and Hayden dive into some of the biggest local stories making headlines, including a major roundabout project in the Lexington-Ontario corridor, the opening of Silver Birch of Mansfield and storm damage across Knox County.
Later, we sit down with Destination Mansfield Richland County President Lee Tasseff for a conversation about tourism's impact on the local economy, what attractions are bringing visitors to the area and why this summer could be one of the busiest yet for Richland County.&nbsp;
This episode is powered by the great folks at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/">Relax, It's Just Coffee</a>.&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/08/bob-friedrick-on-cleveland-mob-angelo-lonardo-danny-greene-and-fbi-investigations/">Friedrick on Cleveland mob: Angelo Lonardo, Danny Greene &amp; FBI investigations</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/06/roundabout-to-close-section-of-lex-springmill-road-for-120-days-starting-on-june-15/">Roundabout construction&nbsp;to&nbsp;close Lex-Springmill/Home&nbsp;roads&nbsp;June 15 for 120 days</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/04/silver-birch-opens-doors-to-affordable-assisted-senior-living-in-mansfield/">Silver Birch opens doors to affordable assisted senior living in Mansfield</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.knoxpages.com/2026/06/06/short-severe-thunderstorm-results-in-serious-damage-power-outages-across-knox-county/">Short, severe thunderstorm results in serious damage, power outages across Knox County</a> </li>
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State Funding Gives Mansfield Playhouse Campaign a Lift

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