Today – A long-vacant school building in Ashland might finally have a future—but the path forward is tangled in liens, legal troubles, and a former owner now serving time.

Today &ndash; A long-vacant school building in Ashland might finally have a future&mdash;but the path forward is tangled in liens, legal troubles, and a former owner now serving time.

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Why Arthur Street School Still Sits Vacant

Today – A stolen truck submerged beneath the ice at North Lake Park sparked a dramatic recovery effort — and ended with relief.

Today &ndash; A stolen truck submerged beneath the ice at North Lake Park sparked a dramatic recovery effort &mdash; and ended with relief.

Stolen truck pulled from the ice at North Lake Park

What does it look like to build a life around intentional connection and chosen family?

In this episode, we sit down with lifelong Richland County resident Bobby Rhea, whose world is shaped by curiosity, creativity, and service. Whether he’s volunteering at the Renaissance Theatre, supporting the Mansfield Gay Pride Association, writing Lenten letters, or finding connection in his faith communities. Bobby shares how practices like handwritten notes, thoughtful gift-giving, and solo trips have helped him see his own worth, root into community, and live more authentically.

From navigating life as a “recovering people pleaser” to listening to what your body tells you about where you belong, Bobby offers a grounded, tender look at boundaries, trust, and chosen family. This conversation invites us to slow down, get curious, and remember that real community grows through small, intentional acts of presence, gratitude, and courage.

If you're new here, this is a place for everyone to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always Better Together. 

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What does it look like to build a life around intentional connection and chosen family? In this episode, we sit down with lifelong Richland County resident Bobby Rhea, whose world is shaped by curiosity, creativity, and service. Whether he&rsquo;s volunteering at the Renaissance Theatre, supporting the Mansfield Gay Pride Association, writing Lenten letters, or finding connection in his faith communities. Bobby shares how practices like handwritten notes, thoughtful gift-giving, and solo trips have helped him see his own worth, root into community, and live more authentically. From navigating life as a &ldquo;recovering people pleaser&rdquo; to listening to what your body tells you about where you belong, Bobby offers a grounded, tender look at boundaries, trust, and chosen family. This conversation invites us to slow down, get curious, and remember that real community grows through small, intentional acts of presence, gratitude, and courage.
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Today – A car slammed into a vacant house in Madison Township early Thursday, sparking a fire that destroyed the vehicle and severely damaged the home.

Today &ndash; A car slammed into a vacant house in Madison Township early Thursday, sparking a fire that destroyed the vehicle and severely damaged the home.

Why Arthur Street School Still Sits Vacant

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