Episode 99 of the News Man Weekly is a shorter, stripped-down edition of the show — but Carl and Zac still manage to cover plenty of ground. Carl opens with a rant about the upcoming live 100th episode at Relax, It's Just Coffee, reluctantly preparing himself to leave the safety of the studio and interact with actual human beings.

Later in the episode, Carl breaks down Netflix’s haunting true-crime documentary The Crash before diving into several major local headlines, including Mansfield City Council approving annexation and zoning for the proposed Buc-ee's development, the sale of a home tied to one of the largest drug busts in METRICH history, and new parking improvements tied to the B&O Trail connector project.

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• Facebook event for our 100th episode
• Poignant musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to kick off 2026-2027 season at Mansfield Playhouse
• Mansfield City Council approves land annexation for Buc-ee’s Travel Center
• Convicted drug dealer’s confiscated Madison Township home to be sold
• Public parking lot planned along Trimble Road near tunnel to B&O connector trail

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A Shelby councilman’s resignation from Mansfield City Schools is drawing scrutiny after district records described it as tied to a threat of termination or non-renewal.

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Today: A Clear Fork graduate’s secret life as Brutus Buckeye led to a snowy, viral moment in one of college football’s biggest rivalries.

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Today – Mansfield’s push to bring Buc-ee’s to the I-71 and Ohio 39 interchange took a major step forward this week, but the project still has a few more approvals ahead.

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Today – A confiscated Madison Township home tied to one of Richland County’s largest drug cases is headed for sale, and local officials say the move sends a clear message.

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In episode 98 of the News Man Weekly, the crew riffs on graduation season, the Cavs’ Game 7 victory and the Sonic Temple music festival. We break down the latest developments surrounding the proposed Buc-ee's project, discuss the $1 million state grant awarded to demolish the West Park Shopping Center and recap the Ohio State Highway Patrol's latest OVI checkpoint. Carl also revisits the 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 five 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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• Find our Sonic Temple coverage here
• Wrecking ball is next: State awards $1 million grant to demolish former West Park Shopping Center
• One motorist cited for OVI during checkpoint on U.S. 42 on Thursday
• St. Peter’s High School graduates 19 students during 2026 commencement
• Annexation vote for Buc-ee’s planned for Mansfield City Council on Tuesday
• Richland County commissioners oppose data center plan, but cannot ban them

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Today: Roller skating, skateboarding and a bit of nostalgia are coming together this summer as Skate Ohio prepares to open a new indoor facility at Ontario Center.

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Richland County commissioners say they oppose a proposed Franklin Township data center, but they also say they do not have the legal authority to ban those projects countywide.

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