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Leading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Mayor Mike McCann, February 2022Defiance Mayor Mike McCann visits with Garett Mansfield to discuss upcoming plans for the city's bicentennial celebration as well as spring cleaning efforts, park improvements and more.Visit the NEW City of Defiance website with many new features at https://cityofdefiance.com/.
2023-02-2026 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Mayor Mike McCann, December 2022Mayor McCann looks back on a productive 2022 as the City of Defiance sets its sights on a big 2023, which includes the celebration of the city's bicentennial celebration.Each month, Mayor McCann and Garett Mansfield talk about economic development, housing, city projects, events and much more. For more information about the City of Defiance, contact information, and event details, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.
2022-12-2222 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Defiance Mayor Mike McCann, October 2022City Spotlight with Mayor Mike McCann, October 2022Mayor McCann reviews city projects that are wrapping up this fall while preiewing the fall cleanup, Halloween parade, and primary elections on November 8.Each month, Mayor McCann and Garett Mansfield talk about economic development, housing, city projects, events and much more. For more information about the City of Defiance, contact information, and event details, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.
2022-10-2529 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCommissioners Corner with Mick Pocratsky, September 2022Commissioner Pocratsky is joined by Defiance County Engineer Warren Schlatter to deliver construction updates involving county projects. Also a look ahead to the winter season and the 2023 main projects.Please take the Defiance County broadband survey: https://defiancefiber.servicezones.net/DefianceCountyTo connect with the Defiance County Commissioners, click here: https://www.defiance-county.com/board-of-commissioners/index.phpHave a question for the Commissioners? Use the TalkBack feature when listening on the iHeartRadio app. Simply tap the microphone and share your thoughts!
2022-09-3023 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Defiance Mayor Mike McCann, September 2022Construction season is winding down in Northwest Ohio, but there is still work to be done throughout the city. Mayor McCann highlights the areas of work for the remainder of the fall, and revisits some of the accomplished work in 2022. The mayor also stresses downtown pedestrian safety and what his office is doing to provide improvements.Each month, Mayor McCann and Garett Mansfield talk about economic development, housing, city projects, events and much more. For more information about the City of Defiance, contact information, and event details, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.Have a question for the...
2022-09-2824 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Mayor Mike McCann, August 2022Mayor McCann recaps a visit to Defiance by Consul General from Japan, Yusuke Shindo. He also details a national article that will include the city's name in addition to projects making progress throughout the city.Each month, Mayor McCann and Garett Mansfield talk about economic development, housing, city projects, events and much more. For more information about the City of Defiance, contact information, and event details, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.Have a question for the Mayor? Use the new TalkBack feature when listening on the iHeartRadio app. Simply tap the microphone and share your thoughts!
2022-08-1728 minLeading A Great Place To LiveDefiance Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years of Service, August 2022Defiance Fire Chief Bill Wilkins visits with Garett Mansfield ahead of the Defiance Fire Department's 150th Anniversary Celebration. Chief Wilkins uncovers the department's founding and the changes that have taken place over the last century and a half. An open house event is scheduled at the firehouse on Friday, August 19 from 1-4 p.m. complete with food, learning activities, and historical exhibits.
2022-08-1530 minLeading A Great Place To LiveBack to School with LifeWise Academy's Phil Nofziger, August 2022LifeWise Academy is a released time program that provides Bible-based character education. Many local school districts have an off-campus facility that allows students the opportunity to participate during school hours. Defiance area rep Phil Nofziger, a former school administrator, joins Garett Mansfield to discuss the community impact of the program as LifeWise gears up for the new school year.For more about LifeWise Academy, click here: https://www.lifewiseacademy.org/
2022-08-0940 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCommissioners Corner with Dana Phipps, July 2022Commissioner Phipps is joined by Defiance County Fair Board President Jerry Sanders to address the preparations for the August 20-27 Defiance County Fair. Also, hear several progress reports for ongoing construction projects and others on the horizon in addition to disbursement of the OneOhio settlement dollars.Defiance County Fair website: https://www.defiancecountyfair.com/Please take the Defiance County broadband survey: https://defiancefiber.servicezones.net/DefianceCountyTo connect with the Defiance County Commissioners, click here: https://www.defiance-county.com/board-of-commissioners/index.phpHave a question for the Commissioners? Use the TalkBack feature...
2022-07-2631 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Mayor Mike McCann, July 2022Mayor McCann highlights new leadership over the Stroede Center for the Arts, details the South Clinton Street sidewalk project, and updates the progress of summer construction projects around the City of Defiance.Each month, Mayor McCann and Garett Mansfield talk about economic development, housing, city projects, events and much more. For more information about the City of Defiance, contact information, and event details, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.Take the city planning survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PlanDefianceHave a question for the Mayor? Use the new TalkBack feature when listening on the iHeartRadio...
2022-07-2033 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCommissioner's Corner with David Kern, June 2022Defiance County Commissioner David Kern talks about the county's broadband coverage and how the commissioners are attempting to combat our local digital divide.Defiance County broadband survey is available here: https://defiancefiber.servicezones.net/DefianceCountyTo connect with the Defiance County Commissioners, click here: https://www.defiance-county.com/board-of-commissioners/index.phpHave a question for the Commissioners? Use the new TalkBack feature when listening on the iHeartRadio app. Simply tap the microphone, record, and submit!
2022-06-2138 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Mayor Mike McCann, June 2022Severe storms and heat hit Defiance and Mayor McCann encourages citizens to practice patience and informs us about locations to help beat the heat. The Mayor also discusses the potential for a downtown facade project and provides street paving updates. He also details city administrator Jeff Leonard's retirement. Defiance Cooling Station information: https://defiancecohealth.org/extreme-heat/Each month, Mayor McCann and Garett Mansfield talk about economic development, housing, city projects, events and much more. For more information about the City of Defiance and event details, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.Take the city planning survey...
2022-06-1535 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Mayor Mike McCann, May 2022Tinora eighth-grader Dryden White stopped by the station to talk about his experience winning the school's Amazing Shake competition. Mayor McCann details the Memorial Day event at Riverside Cemetary, city council's urgency on maintenance, the Fifth Stitch building renovation and parking closure, and OmniFiber's commitment to close the digital divide in Defiance. Also, be sure to download the My Defiance app on your app store.Each month, Mayor McCann and Garett Mansfield talk about economic development, housing, city projects, events and much more. For more information about the City of Defiance and event details, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.
2022-05-2735 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCommissioner's Corner with Mick Pocratsky, May 2022Defiance County Commissioner Mick Pocratsky and Tim Frederick of the Defiance County Historical Society visit with Garett Mansfield to kick off a new season of events at AuGlaize Village. Visit their Faceboook page (https://www.facebook.com/defiancecountyhistoricalsociety/) or their contact page (https://ohiolha.org/member_organization/defiance-county-historical-society/) to learn more or get involved.Defiance County broadband survey is available here: https://defiancefiber.servicezones.net/DefianceCountyTo connect with the Defiance County Commissioners, click here: https://www.defiance-county.com/board-of-commissioners/index.phpHave a question for the Commissioners? Use the new TalkBack feature when...
2022-05-1021 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCity Spotlight with Mayor Mike McCann, April 2022The City of Defiance is undergoing numerous spring cleaning efforts from the parks, drinking water, and much more. This month's update also includes a preview of construction projects on the Hopkins Street and Harding Road bridges plus street repavings.Each month, Mayor McCann and Garett Mansfield talk about economic development, housing, city projects, events and much more. For more information about the City of Defiance and event details, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.Have a question for the Mayor? Use the new TalkBack feature when listening to our stations on the iHeartRadio app. Tap the microphone and...
2022-04-2536 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCommissioners Corner with Dana Phipps, April 2022In this visit with Defiance County Commissioner Dana Phipps details his first months of service following his recent appointment. County Enginner Warren Schlatter also visits to talk about springtime construction efforts that are about to kick off.To connect with the Defiance County Commissioners, click here: https://www.defiance-county.com/board-of-commissioners/index.phpHave a question for the Commissioners? Use the new TalkBack feature when listening to our stations on the iHeartRadio app. Tap the microphone and use the phrase "PODCAST" to share your thoughts.
2022-04-2222 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCommissioner's Corner with Mick Pocratsky, March 2022March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Commissioner Pocratsky and Deb Guilford of the Defiance Board of DD teamed up to discuss initiatives at the local level. For more information about the Defiance Board of Developmental Disabilities and Good Samaritan School, visit https://www.defiancedd.org/ and like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DefianceCountyBoardofDD. To contact the Commissioners' office, visit https://www.defiance-county.com/board-of-commissioners/index.php.
2022-03-2322 minLeading A Great Place To LiveMarch 2022 Update from Mayor Mike McCannDefiance Mayor Mike McCann visits to deliver his March update. Spring cleanup at the city's parks will take place on April 9 and Werlor will provide a free pickup of large items at four area parks. Mayor McCann touches on last month's shutdown of Mammoth Tech and how other companies view Defiance as an opportunity. Housing is another main topic of conversation with the Wooded Acres apartment proposal and a new single-family development near Defiance City Schools. The mayor also delivers a promising update to the granulated activated carbon project at the water treatment facility.For more information about...
2022-03-1624 minLeading A Great Place To LiveFebruary 2022 Update from Mayor Mike McCannDeficance Mayor Mike McCann visits to deliver his February update. He outlines what it takes to clean up a major winter weather event like Northwest Ohio experienced with Winter Storm Landon at the start of the month. Mayor McCann also touched on several spring events that are coming up on the calendar, provided a report on the GAC project at the water treatment plant, and a new communication tool for the city and citizens on the way later this year.For more information about the City of Defiance, visit https://cityofdefiance.com/.
2022-02-2229 minLeading A Great Place To LiveCommissioners Corner with David Kern, February 2022Commissioners Corner is back as a part of Leading A Great Place to Live! Defiance County Commissioner David Kern visits to discuss the county's spending in regards to the American Rescue Plan Act, solar projects, broadband enhancements, and more.
2022-02-1620 minLeading A Great Place To LiveJanuary 2022 Update from Mayor McCannGarett Mansfield and Mayor of Defiance Mike McCann discuss solutions to the city's housing demand. A new fertilizer plant is announced and improvements for West High Street are laid out.
2022-01-1925 minLeading A Great Place To Live2022 Outlook with Mayor Mike McCannMayor of Defiance Mike McCann visits with Garett Mansfield to discuss developments of the city's parks and downtown. Mayor McCann also provides updates on housing and the project at the water treatment plant. They also briefly preview statewide elections to be held later this year.
2022-01-1125 minLeading A Great Place To LiveIntroductionFrom 1280 WONW and iHeartRadio Defiance, Leading A Great Place To Live is a new podcast that will bring you interviews with local leaders. Be on the lookout for new episodes coming your way soon!
2021-12-2001 min
The RoundhouseEpisode 17: Addressing the InvitationsOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield and assistant general manager Nate Bowen explain the 120 affiliate invitations from Major League Baseball teams to Minor League Baseball teams. The Curve are thrilled to receive one of those coveted invitations. This is the first significant step towards formally overhauling the affiliated minor league system. Tune in to hear how the Curve could be impacted by the proposed realignment and what significant steps lie ahead.
2020-12-1129 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 16: Rule 5 & 40-man Roster RundownOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield breaks down the November 20 deadline for players to be protected from the Rule 5 Draft and what the Pirates did to shield a pair of prospects. This week's show also previews some of the upcoming changes to Minor League Baseball.
2020-11-2130 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 15: Jason Mackey breaks down instructional camp and Pirates' offseasonOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield visits with Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to chat about a wide range of subjects regarding the Pirates offseason. Topics include the fall instructional camp for minor leaguers, additional 40-man roster decisions, Ke'Bryan Hayes' Rookie of the Year chances for 2021 and much more.
2020-11-0635 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 14: First Baseman Mason Martin contrasts Taxi Squad and Fall Instructional LeagueOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield talks with power-hitting prospect Mason Martin about the differences and similarities between the 2020 alternate site in Altoona and the fall instructional league in Bradenton. Martin also details which fellow Pirates prospects impressed him the most this year and his feelings of getting to play against other teams by the end of instructs. Also find out more about his fitness routine and what he learned about hitting at PNG Field, like hitting homers off the roller coaster.
2020-10-3040 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 13: Infielder Robbie Glendinning has sights set on ABL season and 2021 OlympicsOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield caught up with 2019 Curve infielder Robbie Glendinning as he prepares to return to his home nation of Australia for winter ball. The 2017 Pirates draft pick dives into taking command of his own development in 2020, his thoughts on baseball around the world and how no season delayed one of his dreams of playing for Australia in the Olympics. Glendinning also details the on-field intensity of Australian-born players and the health of the game Down Under.
2020-10-2332 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 12: Frank 'n Pints Preview and Special EventsOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield is joined by Assistant General Manager Nate Bowen to go inside a busy October at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Fans can find out what to expect at Frank 'n Pints this weekend, the high school baseball showcases, catch up on the latest Pirates news and an outlook on the World Series.
2020-10-1635 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 11: Infielder Stephen Alemais prepares for Dominican Winter League after no Minor League Baseball seasonOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield caught up with former Altoona Curve infielder Stephen Alemais. The former third-round pick is gearing up for the Dominican Winter League and discusses the fallout of no Minor League season halting his comeback from last season's injury. He also touches on being a teammate of Fernando Tatis Jr. in the past and the passion for the game among the Latin American culture.
2020-10-0931 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 10: Rob Biertempfel, Pirates beat reporter for The AthleticOn this week's episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield visits with Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic. The Pittsburgh media veteran gets us up to speed about the Pirates' offseason plans, the top overall pick in the 2021 draft and some of his favorite storylines from the Bucs' 2020 campaign.
2020-10-0233 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 9: Groundskeepers' Taxi Squad GrindOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield visits with Curve Head Groundskeeper James Petrella and Assistant Groundskeeper Aaron Smith. The duo tackled the heavy task of nearly three straight months of baseball activities on the PNG Field playing surface. Find out how they managed the playing surface and kept it in optimal condition for the Pirates to train.
2020-09-2522 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 8: Nick Gonzales, Pirates' 2020 first-round draft pickOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield spoke with Pittsburgh's 2020 first-round draft pick Nick Gonzales. He shared his unique journey from a shortened college baseball season at New Mexico State through the MLB Draft before landing at the Alternate Training Site in Altoona this summer. He used the last couple months to attack professional baseball's learning curve and is eager to compete at whatever level he lands in 2021.
2020-09-1829 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 7: Deon Stafford, Alternate Site CatcherOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield checked in with catcher Deon Stafford. The Harrisburg native revealed his experience of getting called in after camp already started, getting the opportunity to catch "electric" pitching every day and taking a selfless approach to set aside some live at-bats to give extra attention to the pitching staff.
2020-09-1118 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 6: Jared Oliva, Alternate Site OutfielderOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield caught up with former Curve outfielder Jared Oliva. The Curve's team MVP last season has spent the summer at the satellite camp in Altoona and got a taste of the big league life on the traveling taxi squad during a Pirates road trip. He details his experience with both groups and how he approaches competing against his teammates. Also learn more about his mental fortitude of going from high school backup to a Major League prospect and he explains how the coronavirus pandemic is just another obstacle that he...
2020-09-0432 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 5: Brian Esposito, Alternate Site ManagerOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield checked in with Brian Esposito, the Pirates' Triple-A manager with the task of leading the staff at the Alternate Training Site. Esposito describes the structure put in place and how the enthusiasm from the staff is stoking competition. He gives an insightful explanation on the unique collection of talent and even dove into his relationship with Ben Cherington that dates back to his own playing days.
2020-08-2837 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 4: Health & Nutrition with Dru Scott & Tomas MembrenoOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield speaks with Executive Chef Tomas Membreno and Athletic Training Coordinator Dru Scott. These two integral pieces to supporting the alternate training site provide a real behind-the-scenes look at the Pirates' Altoona camp. Membreno gives insight on the new methods to food preparation for the players. Scott, who was the Curve trainer in 2015-16, got into what it took to transform the clubhouse for social distancing and what health measures the training staff has taken to ensure player safety.
2020-08-2243 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 3: Max Kranick, Alternate Site PitcherOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield talks with Pirates minor league pitcher Max Kranick. The Pennsylvania native was expected to be part of the Curve rotation in 2020 before the minor league campaign was called off, but he still found his way to Altoona as a member of the Alternate Training Site roster. He opens up about his hard work during quarantine that included building a mound in his backyard, having catchers to work with and using Rapsodo with his brother to fine-tune his new delivery. He also addresses the unique opportunity of being a call...
2020-08-1427 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 2: Will Craig, Alternate Site First BasemanOn this episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield catches up with former Curve first baseman Will Craig. Craig was the Curve's team MVP in 2018 when he approached the franchise's single-season RBI record and helped lead the charge to a second straight division title. The former first-round draft pick provides a player's perspective on life at the alternate training site, how baseball's shutdown unfolded in March and how the universal designated hitter rule could boost his chances of wearing a Pirates uniform this summer.
2020-08-0727 minThe RoundhouseEpisode 1: Introduction & Adam Berry (Pirates MLB.com beat writer)On the first episode of The Roundhouse, Curve broadcaster Garett Mansfield visits with Adam Berry. Berry covers the Pittsburgh Pirates for MLB.com, a role he has held since 2015. The conversation unpacks the taxi squad/alternative training site/satellite camp situation in Altoona and how these venues support the Major League clubs. Berry also provides some insight into the direction of the organization and the exciting prospects working out in Curve, Pa. this summer.
2020-07-2839 min
Sports BoothEpisode 16-VIEWPOINTS-Minor League Play-By-Play (GUEST: Garett Mansfield, PXP Broadcaster/Altoona Curve-AA)Learn the keys to landing your first PXP gig out of college from recent Bowling Green University graduate Garett Mansfield. Get Garett's tips and advice on how to map out your opportunities for experience in college, learn how he afforded himself critical reps in baseball play-by-play while he was still in college, and how his path in the minors took a turn for the better, even if it forced him to put broadcasting on the back burner for a bit.
(Music by Kevan MacLeod)
2020-07-0733 min