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Local Talk with Aaron HinesJakes Take: Mansfield News Journal Sports Reporter, Jake Furr and his thoughts on Shelby vs Galion Regional FinalMansfield News Journal Sports Reporter, Jake Furr dropped into the WMAN studio on Wednesday morning to give Aaron Hines his thoughts on Shelby vs Galion Regional Final, which will be played at Arlin Field in Mansfield on Friday night at 7 pm.
2025-11-2017 min
BASEBALL COACHES UNPLUGGEDWhy Top High School Coaches Are Walking AwaySend us a textTwenty-two coaching vacancies in one county—without scandal, without losing streaks—just a wave of veteran leaders saying, “Enough.” We sit down with Mansfield News Journal sports reporter Jake Furr to unpack the forces driving high school coaches out: parents bypassing the chain of command, school boards overruling athletic directors, and an expectations spiral fueled by travel ball spending and the D1-or-bust myth.Jake walks us through the stories behind his three-part series on Richland County, Ohio, where seasoned coaches with championships on their résumés stepped away after years of l...
2025-11-0536 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesWMAN High School Football Preview Show 2025Aaron Hines and Erik Will of WMAN, along with Jake Furr, Mansfield News Journal, sat down to discuss and preview the 2025 High School Football season in Richland County, along with the surrounding North Central Ohio area. The guys covered the OCC, MOAC, Firelands Conference and a few other area schools. Jake and Erik give their predictions of who will win league championships, what teams they expect to make the playoffs, and who will make the longest run in the postseason.
2025-08-121h 33Local Talk with Aaron HinesJake Furr on All-star ClassicJake Furr, sports reporter for the Mansfield News Journal, dropped into the WMAN studio to share all of the details on Friday's 46th annual All-Star Classic at Lexington High School.Plus, Jake talked about Lucas moving into the Northern 10 conference, Ontario's Bodpegn Miller taking part in Ohio State Spring Football practice, Shelby's Brayden DeVito receiving lots of attention and college offers, and an outlook on spring sports in Richland County.
2025-03-2526 min
The Locker Room show on WLKRWLKR Locker Room Show - 11 16 2024Josh Bowman and Mark Lane hosted the show, with these guests:
-St. Mary's football coach Toby Hammond
-Norwalk girls basketball coach Kyle Brubaker
-Jake Furr of the Mansfield News Journal
-Cleveland Cavaliers radio broadcaster Tim Alcorn
-Bellevue retired football coach Ed Nasonti
2024-11-161h 28Local Talk with Aaron HinesJake Furr Previews Shelby vs Ontario Regional Final, Lexington vs TCCJake Furr, sportswriter for the Mansfield News Journal, dropped by the WMAN studio on Wednesday to preview the high school football regional semi-final games, which feature 3 schools from Richland County.Listen here as Jake talks with WMAN's Aaron Hines about the "rematch" between Ontario and Shelby at Arlin Field, along with an incredible playoff run by Lexington, who is taking on the defending state champs in Toledo Central Catholic.The guys also discussed the great run to state by Shelby in girls volleyball and Lexington's incredible performance in Cross Country. Jake spends a few minutes previewing...
2024-11-1336 min
America In The MorningTrump's NYC Rally, Harris Campaigns In Pennsylvania, Vance Spars With CNN, China Phone Hacks & Russian MisinformationToday on America in the Morning Trump’s NYC RallyThousands of supporters joined Donald Trump for a huge rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, with close Trump allies, comedians, Republican lawmakers, and Trump himself lambasting Democrats and Kamala Harris. John Stolnis has more. Harris Campaigns In PennsylvaniaAs Donald Trump was in New York, Vice President Kamala Harris spent Sunday in Philadelphia as she continues to swing through battleground states. Clayton Neville reports. Vance Spars With CNNVice President...
2024-10-2839 minLocal Talk with Aaron Hines2024 WMAN High School Football Preview ShowWMAN's Aaron Hines and Erik Will, along with Jake Furr from the Mansfield News Journal, preview the 2024 High School Football season in the greater Mansfield area. The guys cover the Ohio Cardinal Conference, Mid - Ohio Athletic Conference, Firelands Conference and the Lucas Cubs. Erik and Jake give their predictions for the OCC, MOAC and Firelands, what players they are excited to see and what team makes the longest run in the playoffs. (Aired 8/15/24)
2024-08-161h 31Local Talk with Aaron HinesJake Furr talks Richland County Sports, HS BB, WrestlingJake Furr, Mansfield News Journal, dropped by the studio to talk about the latest happening in high school sports in Richland County.-Alex Bruskotter's 53 points performance-How many 50+ games in Richland County history?-Lexington Minutemen Basketball ranked #3 in the State-Crestview just outside the Top 10-Mansfield Senior girls off to a GREAT start-Gregg Collins going into the Hall of Fame this spring-J.C. Gorman Wrestling Tournament and several local champions-45th News Journal All-Star Classic date set
2024-01-1117 min
The Dream Huge PodcastJake Furr - Beyond the Scoreboard: Tales from the Sporting FrontlinesIn this episode of The Dream Huge Podcast, we are thrilled to present Jake Furr, a shining star among top performers under the age of 40 in the realm of sports journalism. Join us as we sit down with Jake Furr, the talented sports reporter from the Mansfield News Journal, who has not only earned the respect of his peers but has also been honored with the prestigious 'Top Performers Under 40' award.
Discover the captivating story of Jake's rise to prominence, his passion for sports, and the challenges he navigated to become an award-winning journalist. Through his...
2023-10-0225 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesHigh School Football Pigskin Preview 2023 WMANWMAN (iHeart Radio) broadcasters, Aaron Hines and Erik Will, are joined in studio by Jake Furr, Mansfield Newsjournal sports reporter, to preview the 2023 high school football season.The guys covered: OCC, MOAC, Firelands, along with who is predicted to win league titles, longest playoff run, what players are they looking forward to covering, all playoff games on Friday and much more. (Show aired on Aug 10th, 2023)
2023-08-1152 min
WCNC Charlotte To GoDeveloper proposes changes to controversial Lagoona Bay project: Wednesday, June 21.The developer of the controversial Lagoona Bay project was back in front of the public and Huntersville town leaders during a meeting Tuesday. Project developer Jake Palillo and his company had 68 pages worth of proposed changes to the project. Among the changes: Accessibility improvements, revamped housing plans, roadway improvements to reduce traffic impact in the area, and the addition of 20 affordable housing units.The massive $800 million project would turn an empty plot of land along Sam Furr Road into an almost 300-acre community with membership fees. The development would include a huge lagoon with water sport...
2023-06-2102 minWCNC Charlotte To GoSuspect charged in gruesome NoDa murder released on bond: Tuesday, June 6A man who was charged in connection with the brutal murder of a Charlotte woman who was stabbed over 130 times and found stuffed in a mattress was released from jail over the weekend on bond, jail records show. James Robert Salerno was given a $250,000 bond in January in connection with the 2020 killing of Mary Collins. Mecklenburg County jail records show that Salerno was released on June 3 on bond. His charges include murder, kidnapping and DWI. According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office inmate docket, Salerno does not have electronic monitoring. The victim's mother, Kasei C...
2023-06-0612 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesJake Furr Talks All Things Richland County High School Sports On WMANJake Furr, sports reporter at the Mansfield News Journal, spent the morning at WMAN to share all of the great things happening in local high school sports in Richland County. Jake covers softball regional appearances for Ontario and Plymouth, along with the area baseball teams at the district level this week. Lucas, Shelby, Ontario and Crestview all will be in action, plus Track and Field is at Regionals. The Lexington boys tennis team is headed back to state and a rule change coming to high school basketball.
2023-05-2323 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesJake Furr Talks All-Star Classic, Loudonville To KMAC, What Happens To MBC?Jake Furr, sports reporter for the Mansfield News Journal, stopped by the WMAN studio this week to talk about the 44th All-Star Classic ( March 24th at Lexington High School at 7:30 pm). Jake, also gave his take on Loudonville moving to the KMAC, what now happens to the Mid-Buckeye Conference and the Ohio Cardinal Conference looking for a new member.
2023-03-1726 min
Weird-O-Matic WaxHallowe'en Spookshow Vol. 15Rattle them bones, ya bozos, it's that time again! Special thanks to Jake LaPeire for a custom cinematic blast straight from a late-1980s horror movie that never existed.
This year's bucket 'o' blood goes out the loyal weird-o-matic waxers at Out of Kit mad makeup lab in LA. Thanks for listenin'!
☠ Excerpt from “Doctor Druid’s Haunted Seance”
☠ Pete Drake - The Spook
☠ Gary Warren - Werewolf
☠ Brad Fiedel, “Fright Night” OST - Jerry Takes Off
☠ Miss L.L. Louise Lewis - Monster’s Bride
☠ Excerpt from “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
☠ Putney Dandridge - Skeleton in the Closet
☠ Lou C. Furr - The G...
2022-10-1557 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesPigskin Preview Show FINAL Aug 8 2022 WMAN PodAaron Hines and Erik Will from WMAN, along with Jake Furr from the Mansfield News Journal, preview the 2022 High School Football season in North Central Ohio. What teams are expected to compete for league titles, who could make the deepest run, what team(s) will surprise people, new coaches and two conferences have a new league member. Plus, not heard on the radio broadcasts - Erik and Jake give their take on NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) proposal that was voted down by OHSAA member schools. The season starts on Aug 18th and Aug 19th. (Aired 8/8/22)
2022-08-0956 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesJake Furr Talks 43rd News Journal All-Star ClassicJake Furr dropped by the iHeart Radio studio to preview Friday's 43rd News Journal All-Star Classic, which benefits Catalyst Life Services. The game will be played at Lexington High School and begins at 7:30 pm
2022-03-2415 min
Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast S2, E7: HS Football Week 7Check in with the guys as they break down Week 7 of high school football
2021-09-2958 min
Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake's Take Sports Podcast Season 2, Episode 6Jake and the gang sit down to talk about Week 4 of high school football as well as preview Week 5. Enjoy!
2021-09-1658 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast: S2, E5: HS Football Week 4Jake Furr and the crew look back and week 3 and ahead at week 4 of the high school football season.
2021-09-081h 07
Trash TalkTrash Talk Episode 35: Jake Furr/HS Football Week 3 PreviewI talked to Cory Durbin of VSBN Radio and Jake Furr of the Mansfield News Journal. We recapped week 2 and previewed week 3 of the HS football season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-09-0145 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast; S2, E4: HS Football Week 3The gang talks about everything that went down in Week 2 and what to expect in Week 3!
2021-08-311h 06Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast S2, E3: HS Football Week 2Jake sits down with his buddies to talk about what went down in Week 1 and what to expect in Week 2 of the high school football season.
2021-08-241h 10Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast S2, E2: HS Football Week 1 PreviewListen in as the guys talk Week 1 of high school football!
2021-08-1748 minTrash TalkTrash Talk Episode 31: 2021 High School Football Preview ShowJake Furr of the Mansfield News Journal and Cory Durbin of VSBN Radio and myself preview the upcoming HS football season! We also make our predictions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-08-171h 14Local Talk with Aaron HinesiHeart Radio High School Football Pigskin Preview ShowAaron Hines and Erik Will of WMAN, along with Jake Furr from the Mansfield News Journal, previewed the upcoming high school football season in North Central Ohio. The guys talked about who the favorites are to win the OCC, MOAC, Firelands and Northern 10, along with names you don't know now, but will soon. What teams will make the longest playoff runs and do they like the expanded 16 teams in the playoffs? (Aired 8/12/21)
2021-08-131h 03Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast: Preseason football previewJoin the gang as they preview the 2021 high school football season!
2021-08-1046 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 57: Season FinaleIn the season Finale of the podcast, the crew sits down and talks about how the News Journal class went.
2021-03-3135 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesJake Furr - News Journal All - Star Classic PreviewFriday, March 26th, is the 43rd News Journal All-Star Classic Boys Basketball game at Lexington High School. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm on WMAN and will see 31 area seniors play in the final game of their high school career. The game benefits Catalyst Life Services and according to Jake Furr from the News Journal, they are hoping to raise close to $10,000 at the event. Jake spent sometime telling us how the game will go and how it all came together,
2021-03-2515 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 56: NJ Classic Fantasy DraftThe crew hold the NJ Classic Fantasy Draft where they choose teams and players who will pile up points. Loser buys pizza.
2021-03-2444 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 55: Joe CrawfordJake Furr sits down with Willard AD and former MLB pitcher and coach Joe Crawford to hear his baseball story.
2021-03-0640 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 54: Tourney TalkThe fellas catch you up on all of the latest high school tournament storylines.
2021-03-0351 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 53: Tourney TalkCheck in with Jake Furr and Bill Kosileski as they break down the girls sectional tournament.
2021-02-1747 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 52: Tourney TalkTake a listen as the crew breaks down the boys basketball tournament draw.
2021-02-091h 09Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 51: Hoops ChatterHear the gang discuss high school hoops as well as their Super Bowl picks.
2021-02-021h 22Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 50: Hoops ChatterListen in as the guys talk high school basketball!
2021-01-191h 06Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 49: Max RothLearn the Art of the Dive from Lexington All-Ohioan Max Roth.
2021-01-1511 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 48: Hoops ChatterSit down with the gang as they talk some high school hoops!
2021-01-131h 04Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 47: Hoops ChatterJoin the crew as they talk some high school hoops!
2021-01-061h 09Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 46: Mind GameCheck out what four high school athletes had to say about the mental challenge of being a high school athlete during these trying times.
2020-12-1545 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 45: Hoops TalkThe crew sits down for a chat about area high school basketball
2020-12-0100 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 44: HS Basketball PreviewIn Episode 44, Jake Furr and Zack Holden break down boys and girls basketball in Richland and Crawford Counties.
2020-11-1800 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 43: Football wrapupThe gang wraps up the 2020 high school football season.
2020-11-1000 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 42: Ellie Maurer and Ariah ReuerJake sits down with Ontario cross country state qualifiers Ellie Maurer and Ariah Reuer as well as their coach Meghan Willeke to get their thoughts on this weekend’s race.
2020-11-0400 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 41: Playoff PreviewThe gang discusses the Regional Championship games for Lucas and Shelby.
2020-11-0300 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 40: Natalie RestilleJake sits down with Crestview’s Natalie Restille and Jody Ritchey to talk about Restille’s story.
2020-11-0200 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 39: Playoff Football previewJake sits down with his media buddies to talk some high school football.
2020-10-2800 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 38: John KurtzIn this episode, head from new Crestview boys basketball coach John Kurtz.
2020-10-2600 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 37: Playoff Football PreviewJake Furr and his media friends talk about Week 2 of the high school football playoffs and look ahead to the Regional Quarterfinals.
2020-10-2000 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 36: Playoff Football PreviewIn this Episode, Jake Furr sits down with his media buddies to talk high school football playoffs.
2020-10-1300 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 35: Playoff PreviewThe gang sits down to take a look at the first week of playoffs coming this weekend.
2020-10-0600 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 34: Aveon GroseJake Furr talks with University of Pitt commit Aveon Grose and Mansfield Senior defensive coordinator Sean Adams.
2020-10-0200 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 33: Crestview FootballJake Furr talks to record-breaking duo Ross Kuhn and Evan Hamilton of Crestview.
2020-10-0113 minTrash TalkJake Furr- Mansfield News JournalIn this episode I talked with the very talented journalist Jake Furr from the Mansfield News Journal! Jake talks about what inspired him to become a journalist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-09-2924 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 32: Week 6 PreviewIn Episode 32, Jake Furr and his media friends break down Week 6 of high school football.
2020-09-291h 00Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 31: Ontario FootballJake Furr sits down with Ontario seniors Ethan Snyder, Owen Hatfield, Griffin Shaver and Kolten Kurtz along with head coach Chris Miller to talk about their season.
2020-09-2421 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 30: Week 5 PreviewJake Furr sits down with Nick Michaels, Travis Berardi and Brian Skowronski to take a look at Week 5 of the high school football season.
2020-09-221h 14Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 29: Phyllis StanfieldPhyllis Stanfield talks about her commitment to Ashland University and her versatility on the soccer field.
2020-09-1711 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 28: Shae SparksJake Furr sits down with the New Plymouth Football single-game rushing record holder Shae Sparks and head coach Mark Genders.
2020-09-1718 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 27: Week 4 PreviewThe gang sits down and talks about Week 4 of the high school football season.
2020-09-151h 23Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 26: Rob McCurdyJake Furr sits down with Marion Star reporter Rob McCurdy
2020-09-1521 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 25: Owen FisherOwen Fisher talks about his record-breaking performance with 412 yards and 7 touchdowns in a win over Pleasant.
2020-09-1112 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 24: Week 3 PreviewIn this episode, Jake Furr and his media buddies preview Week 3 of the 2020 high school football season.
2020-09-0855 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake's Take Sports Podcast Episode 23: Matt SchockIn Episode 23, I sat down with Seneca East cross country coach Matt Schock who is a huge Indians fan and shares a passion for bobbleheads.
2020-09-0324 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 22: Week 2 High School Football PreviewIn Episode 22, Jake Furr talks to his media friends about Week 2 of high school football.
2020-09-011h 01Jake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 21: Kenedi GoonIn this episode, I sit down with Crestview senior Kenedi Goon who was named to the MaxPreps watchlist.
2020-08-2715 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 20: Week 1 PreviewJake Furr sits down with Travis Berardi, Nick Michaels and Zack Holden to talk about Week 1 of the high school football season.
2020-08-2548 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 19: Roger CopelandIn Episode 19, hear from legendary Ontario head football coach Roger Copeland as he talks about how special it was to coach the Warriors.
2020-08-1816 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 18: Taylor HuffIn this episode, hear from the No. 1 ranked athlete in the Richland 200 series, Taylor Huff of Madison.
2020-08-1421 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 17: Ryan ParkerIn this episode, hear from the No. 2 ranked athlete in the Richland 200 series, Ryan Parker of Lexington.
2020-08-1322 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 16: Lily WeeksIn this episode, hear from the No. 3 ranked athlete in the Richland 200, Lily Weeks of Lexington.
2020-08-1220 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 15: Marek AlbertIn this episode, hear from the No. 4 ranked athlete in the Richland 200, Marek Albert of Shelby.
2020-08-1115 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 14: Brienne TrumpowerIn this episode, hear from the No. 5 ranked athlete in the Richland 200, Ontario sophomore Brienne Trumpower
2020-08-1036 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 13: Dave HackedornJake Furr sits down with veteran high school sports official Dave Hackedorn
2020-08-0535 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 12: Jared and Joe JakubickIn Episode 11, I talk with St. Peter’s legend Jared Jakubick and head coach Joe Jakubick.
2020-07-3028 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 11: Jessica BrokawIn Episode 11, I sat down with OCC coach of the year Jessica Brokaw of Lexington.
2020-07-2827 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Bonus Episode: Marquis and Teana Sykes and Jacob OwensIn this bonus episode of the Jake’s Take Sports Podcast, I sat down with Marquis and Teana Sykes as well as Jacob Owens to talk about race relations and their experiences growing up.
2020-07-1636 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 10: Madison coachesIn Episode 10, I sat down with Madison boys basketball coach Tim Mergel, Softball coach Tim Niswander and good coach Eric Wellman who are all on the boys basketball staff.
2020-07-1642 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 9: Eric GroveIn this episode, I sit down with Ontario High School PA Eric Grove to talk about his love for what he does.
2020-07-1535 minJake’s Take Sports PodcastJake’s Take Sports Podcast Episode 8: Roy ShouldersIn this episode, I sat down with St. Peter’s girls basketball coach Roy Shoulders for a fun conversation.
2020-07-1338 min