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MANSFIELD — The 43rd episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped.
In this episode host and Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by State Sen. Mark Romanchuk for a timely and wide-ranging conversation about issues impacting residents across the area.
Romanchuk, a Republican from Ontario, answers questions on Ohio’s state budget, including proposed changes to the public school funding formula; the future of the Public Library Fund; and his thoughts on the newly announced federal tariffs.
The conversation also touches on the state’s handling of the voter-approved recreational cannabis statute and how local governments like Mansfield may be affected by potential changes.
Learn more about state Sen. Mark Romanchuk
The episode also features updates on several key local stories.
— Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry recently delivered her “State of the City” address, highlighting progress in infrastructure, safety and economic growth.
— Charter Next Generation announced plans to add 125 new jobs as part of a major expansion in Lexington and Ontario.
— The Richland County Jail welcomed a new administrator.
— A proposed 51-acre housing development in Ontario remains uncertain after the developers withdrew from a scheduled rezoning meeting.
As always, News Man Weekly brings you local news and policy discussions with clarity and purpose, helping you stay informed about the issues shaping your community — and it all pairs perfectly with a cup of great coffee from our friends at Relax, It’s Just Coffee.
Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.
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Episode No. 42 — April 1, 2025 — The incomparable Mike Clapper, Ideas of March and Mansfield City Schools
Episode No. 41 — March 25, 2025 — Mansfield tax time, Ideas of March and life-saving cops
Episode No. 40 — March 21, 2025 — Catching up with Iditarod 2025 finisher and Mansfield native Matthew Failor
Episode No. 39 — March 18, 2025 — Plans for a new Mansfield Playhouse; Iditarod coverage; and Wingstop coming to Ontario?
Episode No. 38 — March 11, 2025 — Lexington Mayor Bob Jarvis, Iditarod and ICE in Ashland
Episode No. 37 — March 4, 2025 — Main Street project, Mansfield school finances and Iditarod
Episode No. 36 — Feb. 25, 2025 — Making arrests, fighting fires and making home brews with Chris Niswander
Episode No. 35 — Feb. 21, 2025 — Mansfield native Matthew Failor talks all things Iditarod
Episode No. 34 — Feb. 18, 2025 — Winter misery, Team USA, Faith Life Church and the Iditarod
Episode No. 33 — Feb. 11, 2025 — Ontario mayor, sled dogs in Alaska and drones in Mansfield
Episode No. 32— Feb. 4, 2025 — Love Our Hero’s, roundabouts do work and local housing
Episode No. 31— Jan. 28, 2025 –Ashland U. prof appears on History Channel TV show
