News Man Weekly: Data centers, Buc-ee's and a party planned at the former Westinghouse

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MANSFIELD — Data centers. Buc-ee’s Travel Center. Westinghouse.

And a grumpy old news man lament about social media.

All on this week’s 98th episode of the News Man Weekly podcast.

Our crew of Carl Hunnell, Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray riffs on the launch of high school graduation season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 7 win over Detroit and the Sonic Temple music festival.

The trio also breaks down the latest developments surrounding the proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center project in Mansfield; the $1 million state grant awarded to demolish the former West Park Shopping Center; and recaps the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s latest OVI checkpoint.

Hunnell also revisits the 1978 comedy classic Animal House in this week’s edition of “What’s Carl Watching?” complete with his top five favorite lines from the movie.

Later, we welcome Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero for a wide-ranging conversation about the proposed Franklin Township data center; the Buc-ee’s development; wind and solar restrictions; the future of the Westinghouse site; and Richland County’s direction over the next few years.

The interview also explores the balancing act between economic growth and quality of life as local leaders navigate some of the biggest development conversations the county has seen in years.

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