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MANSFIELD — We made it to 50! In this milestone episode, Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell and the team briefly reflect on nearly a year of the News Man Weekly podcast.

This episode is a double feature:

First, we bid a bittersweet farewell to Ashland Source reporter Mariah Thomas, who’s heading back home after two impactful years of storytelling in north central Ohio. Her dad, Jim, joins the conversation before their 20-plus-hour drive across the country. 

Then, we sit down with Bob Ball, chief investigator with the Richland County Coroner’s Office. He discusses his role with the coroner’s office and enlightens us on Retrospective Fatality Analysis. Learn how his office is using this method to better understand — and ultimately help prevent — deaths by suicide and other unnatural causes.

Plus: The long-delayed trial of Bryce Witchey, a major zoning change near Mansfield Lahm Airport and Matt Tifft purchases the Mansfield Speedway. 

And yes, we’re still powered by great coffee — thanks to our friends at Relax, It’s Just Coffee.

Relevant links: 

Witchey to mark one year in Richland County Jail in June as trial again delayed

Rezone of 321 acres may help attract manufacturing jobs in Mansfield

Matt Tifft purchases Mansfield Speedway

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

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