Buc-ee’s may be headed to Mansfield, and city leaders say the proposed travel center could reshape how the region is seen by travelers, employers and developers alike.

Buc-ee&rsquo;s may be headed to Mansfield, and city leaders say the proposed travel center could reshape how the region is seen by travelers, employers and developers alike.

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What a Buc-ee’s in Mansfield could mean for jobs tourism and new projects

Today – Mansfield has a new 2026 budget, but city leaders are warning that possible state tax changes could make an already tight financial picture even harder to manage.

Today &ndash; Mansfield has a new 2026 budget, but city leaders are warning that possible state tax changes could make an already tight financial picture even harder to manage.

Mansfield passes its 2026 budget as leaders brace for possible state tax changes

In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James open with a look at the state wrestling scene and Mansfield Senior’s regional semifinal loss before welcoming Hillsdale sophomore point guard Lowen Ferguson into the studio fresh off a thrilling regional final win. Ferguson breaks down the chaotic fourth quarter against Heartland and how the Falcons executed under pressure to earn their ticket to state. He also reflects on the unique experience of playing for his father as head coach and the expectations that accompany it. Looking ahead, Ferguson shares Hillsdale’s mindset heading into the state semifinals and what it would mean to finish the journey with a championship.
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Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. 

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In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James open with a look at the state wrestling scene and Mansfield Senior&rsquo;s regional semifinal loss before welcoming Hillsdale sophomore point guard Lowen Ferguson into the studio fresh off a thrilling regional final win. Ferguson breaks down the chaotic fourth quarter against Heartland and how the Falcons executed under pressure to earn their ticket to state. He also reflects on the unique experience of playing for his father as head coach and the expectations that accompany it. Looking ahead, Ferguson shares Hillsdale&rsquo;s mindset heading into the state semifinals and what it would mean to finish the journey with a championship. This episode is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grahamautomall.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.grahamautomall.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773895787487000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ahmsSBOjzwIQIGZJWVvuC">Graham Auto Mall</a>.&nbsp;
Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/52JxoCe4O1yDhDV4Rm6Mom" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/52JxoCe4O1yDhDV4Rm6Mom&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773895787487000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3mMJtyZzEHIkrK6sWz2XU5">Vaundoom</a>.&nbsp;
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Inside the Lines: Hillsdale's run to state with point guard Lowen Ferguson

Episode 89 of the News Man Weekly opens with Carl ranting about a brutal windstorm that knocked out his power for nearly 27 hours. From there, Carl, Zac and Hayden riff on covering local sports this weekend before diving into another installment of What’s Carl Watching?

In News of the Week, the crew breaks down several major headlines from around the region, including Mansfield landing a potential Buc-ee’s travel center near the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange. They also discuss the widespread power outages caused by Friday’s windstorm and the tragic loss of six Ohio Air National Guard members killed during a mid-air collision while supporting U.S. operations overseas.

Finally, the show welcomes Jeff Ulery and Nate Daniel, two of the guys behind The Mothership, Mansfield’s independent live music venue and creative space at 327 Park Avenue West. The conversation explores how they transformed an old doctor’s office into a thriving music hub, the artists and shows they’re excited about this year and how they’re building opportunities for both local and non-local musicians through live performances, recording space and creative collaboration.

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Mothership info:
Find contact info, socials, event tickets and more here
Text "JOIN" to 833-821-9818 for free text alerts on when The Mothership is having events
New parking / main entrance at: 132 Marion Ave

Related links: 
TCC ends Mansfield Senior’s season in regional championship game
Find all of our state wrestling coverage here
Buc-ee’s beaver bounds to Mansfield: Mega travel center set for I-71/Ohio 39
Mid-Ohio Home Show highlights generator reliability during windstorms
DeWine orders flags lowered for 3 Ohio Air National Guard members killed in Operation Epic Fury

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Episode 89 of the&nbsp;News Man Weekly&nbsp;opens with Carl ranting about a brutal windstorm that knocked out his power for nearly 27 hours. From there, Carl, Zac and Hayden riff on covering local sports this weekend before diving into another installment of What&rsquo;s Carl Watching?
In News of the Week, the crew breaks down several major headlines from around the region, including Mansfield landing a potential Buc-ee&rsquo;s travel center near the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange. They also discuss the widespread power outages caused by Friday&rsquo;s windstorm and the tragic loss of six Ohio Air National Guard members killed during a mid-air collision while supporting U.S. operations overseas.
Finally, the show welcomes Jeff Ulery and Nate Daniel, two of the guys behind The Mothership, Mansfield&rsquo;s independent live music venue and creative space at 327 Park Avenue West. The conversation explores how they transformed an old doctor&rsquo;s office into a thriving music hub, the artists and shows they&rsquo;re excited about this year and how they&rsquo;re building opportunities for both local and non-local musicians through live performances, recording space and creative collaboration.
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=1773769683177000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1JyaBuXkJv1BBXVt3I8x6h">Relax, It's Just Coffee.</a>&nbsp;
Mothership info:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://linktr.ee/mansfieldmothership" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://linktr.ee/mansfieldmothership&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773769683177000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1r6mqwTWtfgQiboUr5yQ25">Find contact info, socials, event tickets and more here</a></li>
<li>Text "JOIN" to 833-821-9818 for free text alerts on when The Mothership is having events</li>
<li>New parking / main entrance at: 132 Marion Ave</li>
</ul>
Related links:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/14/tcc-ends-mansfield-seniors-season-in-regional-championship-game/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/14/tcc-ends-mansfield-seniors-season-in-regional-championship-game/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773769683177000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3dCx_yQ55xhTJ5Y6naaqJU">TCC ends Mansfield Senior&rsquo;s season in regional championship game</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/category/sports/wrestling/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/category/sports/wrestling/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773769683177000&amp;usg=AOvVaw29Ro7d8lWLaLJX6hvAdr2R">Find all of our state wrestling coverage here</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/09/buc-ees-beaver-bounds-to-mansfield-mega-travel-center-set-for-for-i-71-ohio-39/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/09/buc-ees-beaver-bounds-to-mansfield-mega-travel-center-set-for-for-i-71-ohio-39/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773769683177000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XOC3dbGpYs6giM9ZZ8Xt5">Buc-ee&rsquo;s beaver bounds to Mansfield: Mega travel center set for I-71/Ohio 39</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/15/mid-ohio-home-show-highlights-generator-reliability-during-windstorms/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/15/mid-ohio-home-show-highlights-generator-reliability-during-windstorms/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773769683177000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CxQCu8kCaXM9BjvSC2fSA">Mid-Ohio Home Show highlights generator reliability during windstorms</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/15/dewine-orders-flags-lowered-for-3-ohio-air-national-guard-members-killed-in-operation-epic-fury/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/03/15/dewine-orders-flags-lowered-for-3-ohio-air-national-guard-members-killed-in-operation-epic-fury/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773769683177000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0mkDHV_FmvAdMD6Z_ehTYj">DeWine orders flags lowered for 3 Ohio Air National Guard members killed in Operation Epic Fury</a></li>
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