Episodes

  • Mansfield Mayor, Jodie Perry, May 2026 Visit with WMAN

    Mansfield Mayor, Jodie Perry, May 2026 Visit with WMAN
    May 4 2026
    Mansfield Mayor, Jodie Perry, stopped in studio for her monthly visit with WMAN ( May 1st, 2026).

    Jodie spoke with Aaron Hines on a variety of topics:
    - Proposed Data Center
    - Next Step in the possible Buc-ee's travel center
    - Damage to Liberty Park basketball courts
    - Demolition of West Park Shopping Center
    - New Public Pool in town
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    14 mins
  • Mansfield Police Officer, Alan Edwards on Bike-a-palooza 2026

    Mansfield Police Officer, Alan Edwards on Bike-a-palooza 2026
    May 1 2026
    Mansfield Police Officer, Alan Edwards spoke with WMAN to share all the details on Bike-a-palooza 2026, which is coming up on May 9th at North Lake Park in Mansfield. He is helping oversee the event, which will be giving away 70+ bicycles to kids.
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    14 mins
  • Pioneer Career and Technology Center - Superintendent Greg Nickoli on New Advanced Manufacturing Center

    Pioneer Career and Technology Center - Superintendent Greg Nickoli on New Advanced Manufacturing Center
    Apr 22 2026
    Pioneer Career and Technology Center - Superintendent Greg Nickoli was in studio this week to fill us in on their new, Advanced Manufacturing Center in Shelby.

    A $6.6 million state grant allowed Pioneer to renovate a building into the manufacturing center, expanding its welding program and adding a new residential electric program.


    RichlandSource.com reports, Pioneer Superintendent, Greg Nickoli, calling it a transformational investment in education and workforce readiness.
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    19 mins
  • State Rep Marilyn John Visits WMAN to Talk $500,000 for Renaissance Theatre

    State Rep Marilyn John Visits WMAN to Talk $500,000 for Renaissance Theatre
    Apr 21 2026
    State Representative Marilyn John visited WMAN to chat with Aaron Hines about $500,00 going to the renovation project of the historic Renaissance Theatre in downtown Mansfield.


    COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) is pleased to announce that the Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $500,000 for the Mansfield Renaissance Theatre “Road to 100” renovation project. The funding will support the replacement of seating in the historic 1,402-seat theatre, which hosts nearly 40 productions each year, including Broadway-style musicals, concerts, educational programs, and family shows. The “Road to 100” project is a restoration effort as the Renaissance Theatre approaches its 100th anniversary in 2028.“The Mansfield Renaissance Theatre holds tremendous cultural and educational significance and has made a lasting impact on my life and the people of Richland County over the past 100 years,” said John. “I hope that, as a result of this renovation, people can continue enjoying the theater for at least another 100 years.”The Ohio Controlling Board oversees requests for changes to budgetary authority for state agencies.
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    14 mins
  • Ashland Band Director - Marty Kral

    Ashland Band Director - Marty Kral
    Apr 3 2026
    Ashland Band Director - Marty Kral spoke with WMAN on Thursday and shared the story of being able to find replacement instruments for his students to perform at Disney World after the Ashland High School Marching Band had 20% of their instruments stolen during a trip to Florida.


    According to AshlandSource.com, the 160 students, staff and volunteers made the 22 hour bus trip arriving at their hotel in Orlando on March 28th. The next day, the driver notice locks were missing on the band trailer and nearly all of the instruments stolen were personally owned by the students.


    School staff was able to find instruments via music stores in Orlando to replace those stolen, which allowed the Ashland High School Marching Band to march and perform at Disney World on Monday.
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    12 mins
  • Mansfield Mayor, Jodie Perry, April 2026 Visit with WMAN

    Mansfield Mayor, Jodie Perry, April 2026 Visit with WMAN
    Apr 2 2026
    Mansfield Mayor, Jodie Perry, called into WMAN's "Local Talk" program with Aaron Hines for her monthly chat about the latest going on in town. The mayor shares about a feasibility study to possible build a new public pool. There has not been a public pool in operation in Mansfield since 2021.
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    14 mins
  • Jake Furr Preview of 47th News Journal All-Star Classic

    Jake Furr Preview of 47th News Journal All-Star Classic
    Mar 25 2026
    Jake Furr, sports reporter for the Mansfield News Journal, dropped by the WMAN studio this week to sit down and chat with Aaron Hines to preview the 47th annual News Journal All-Star Classic, which will take place at Lexington High School on Friday, March 27th. There will be a girls senior showcase at 6 pm, followed by the boys game at 7:30 pm.
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    19 mins
  • WMAN Game highlights - Mansfield Senor vs Alliance - Regional Semi-Final

    WMAN Game highlights - Mansfield Senor vs Alliance - Regional Semi-Final
    Mar 12 2026
    Listen here to the WMAN play-by-play highlights of Mansfield Senior's thrilling victory, 65-61, over Alliance in the Regional Semi-Final on Wednesday at the University of Toledo and Savage Arena.

    Andrew Brooks scoring on a drive to the basket, Kaylen Brooks DEEP 3-pointer, Davion Mack's one handed SLAM DUNK, and DJ Corbin sealing the game with a free throw with :07 seconds to play an the final call to send the TYgers to the championship game on Saturday.

    Aaron Hines had the call on WMAN
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    3 mins