Today: If you thought baking lightning couldn’t strike twice, think again. Tim Denis has done it again at the Richland County Fair, taking home top pie honors for the second year in a row.

Today: If you thought baking lightning couldn&rsquo;t strike twice, think again. Tim Denis has done it again at the Richland County Fair, taking home top pie honors for the second year in a row.

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Tim Denis defends his pie title at the Richland County Fair

In episode 80 of The News Man Weekly, Hunnell and the gang dig into a packed local and regional news cycle. He breaks down the long-awaited sale of the former West Park Shopping Center, now back in local hands after years of neglect. He also provides an update on a major development in the double homicide of former Ashland dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife in Columbus, followed by updates on redevelopment plans for the former YMCA site on Park Avenue West.

Our guest this week is Source Media's digital marketing director, Adam Doc Fox, who is also an avid mountaineer and outdoorsman. Fox recounts his recent solo trip to New York to hike the notoriously brutal Devil’s Path. As a highpointer who has reached the highest peak in all lower 48 states, Fox also reflects on some of his most difficult adventures, the mindset required for solo hikes, his advice for beginners and why climbing Mount Everest isn’t necessarily the pinnacle people imagine it to be.
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Dan Niss: ‘I wouldn’t have what I have without Mansfield and Richland County’
Ex-husband arrested in connection with double murder of former Ashland dentist & wife
Richland County Land Bank rejects townhome and ranch proposal for old YMCA site
Why did I hike the ‘Devil’s Path’ and Kill Mountain alone in winter? Good question!
Read all of Fox's outdoor adventure and mountaineering columns

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

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In episode 80 of&nbsp;The News Man Weekly, Hunnell and the gang dig into a packed local and regional news cycle. He breaks down the long-awaited sale of the former West Park Shopping Center, now back in local hands after years of neglect. He also provides an update on a major development in the double homicide of former Ashland dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife in Columbus, followed by updates on redevelopment plans for the former YMCA site on Park Avenue West.
Our guest this week is Source Media's digital marketing director, Adam Doc Fox, who is also an avid mountaineer and outdoorsman. Fox recounts his recent solo trip to New York to hike the notoriously brutal Devil&rsquo;s Path. As a highpointer who has reached the highest peak in all lower 48 states, Fox also reflects on some of his most difficult adventures, the mindset required for solo hikes, his advice for beginners and why climbing Mount Everest isn&rsquo;t necessarily the pinnacle people imagine it to be. This episode is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768340503846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PPaXR90n9sneQZgNfgi1j">Relax, It's Just Coffee.</a> Related links:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/01/09/dan-niss-i-wouldnt-have-what-i-have-without-mansfield-and-richland-county/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/01/09/dan-niss-i-wouldnt-have-what-i-have-without-mansfield-and-richland-county/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768340503846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ONVWJqk0EVDMSVg1whROZ">Dan Niss: &lsquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t have what I have without Mansfield and Richland County&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/01/10/ex-husband-arrested-in-connection-with-double-murder-of-former-ashland-dentist-wife/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/01/10/ex-husband-arrested-in-connection-with-double-murder-of-former-ashland-dentist-wife/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768340503846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hlDADaevg-Q8SJl4Phev1">Ex-husband arrested in connection with double murder of former Ashland dentist &amp; wife</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/01/08/land-bank-rejects-townhome-and-ranch-proposal-for-old-ymca-site/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/01/08/land-bank-rejects-townhome-and-ranch-proposal-for-old-ymca-site/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768340503846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HnVmPsJlLyY2dgr27hAcN">Richland County Land Bank rejects townhome and ranch proposal for old YMCA site</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/01/11/why-did-i-hike-the-devils-path-and-kill-mountain-alone-in-winter-good-question/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/01/11/why-did-i-hike-the-devils-path-and-kill-mountain-alone-in-winter-good-question/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768340503846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Gjh_fZiRG0NbFYJy99dPC">Why did I hike the &lsquo;Devil&rsquo;s Path&rsquo; and Kill Mountain alone in winter? Good question!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/highpointing/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/highpointing/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768340503846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nzhCyr-36LDRnM-6WKSER">Read all of Fox's outdoor adventure and mountaineering columns</a></li>
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Intro song credit: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si=F12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si%3DF12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768340503846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3QSZTmaiTOhvc6VchKCmWy">Smoke And Drink</a>, by Luke Watson.
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News Man Weekly: Mountaineering stories with Adam Doc Fox; Plus, West Park Shopping Center, Double Homicide and more!

A former Ashland dentist and his wife were found murdered in their Columbus home just before the New Year — and now, the ex-husband of one of the victims has been arrested in connection with the case.

A former Ashland dentist and his wife were found murdered in their Columbus home just before the New Year &mdash; and now, the ex-husband of one of the victims has been arrested in connection with the case.

Ex-husband arrested in murder of Columbus couple

What does it really mean to build a village, and to be a good villager, in a world where so many of us feel tired, lonely, and stretched thin?

In this episode, we welcome back licensed clinical counselor Kelly Martincin for a thoughtful conversation about connection, boundaries, and the quiet work of showing up for one another. Together, we unpack the idea that while many of us long for community, being part of a village requires intention, vulnerability, and a willingness to be a little inconvenienced.

From chronic loneliness and unmet expectations to self-care, community care, and redefining what support can look like, Kelly offers grounded insight into how relationships actually grow. This conversation may resonate especially with listeners who feel socially drained, overwhelmed, or overstimulated, whether due to personality, season of life, or mental health challenges. Ultimately, Kelly reminds us that villages aren’t built through grand gestures, but through presence, grace, and small moments of courage, even when it feels hard.

Let's Connect! If this podcast feels like something you’ve been craving, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend. The more voices we have in this village, the stronger we become.

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What does it really mean to build a village, and to be a good villager, in a world where so many of us feel tired, lonely, and stretched thin? In this episode, we welcome back licensed clinical counselor Kelly Martincin for a thoughtful conversation about connection, boundaries, and the quiet work of showing up for one another. Together, we unpack the idea that while many of us long for community, being part of a village requires intention, vulnerability, and a willingness to be a little inconvenienced. From chronic loneliness and unmet expectations to self-care, community care, and redefining what support can look like, Kelly offers grounded insight into how relationships actually grow. This conversation may resonate especially with listeners who feel socially drained, overwhelmed, or overstimulated, whether due to personality, season of life, or mental health challenges. Ultimately, Kelly reminds us that villages aren&rsquo;t built through grand gestures, but through presence, grace, and small moments of courage, even when it feels hard.
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