Shows
Local Talk with Aaron HinesJason Opal, OSU Mansfield Dean and Director, Visit to iHeart Radio, WMANJason Opal, OSU Mansfield Dean and Director, visited with iHeart Radio, WMAN on Thursday to share the latest on what's happening on the local campus. Opal was thrilled to report that enrollment is up around 20% and he is excited heading into his 2nd year in the role. Jason talks about upcoming events and how many different degree options available on the Mansfield campus.
2025-08-2815 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesLex Coach, Andrew Saris on Win over Ontario, Week 2 at ShelbyThe Lexington Minutemen got a 36-16 win in Week 1 vs Ontario. QB Joe Caudil accounted for 4 TD's and close to 300 total yards. Seven Allen, Dantrell Hughes each caught TD's, while Brandon Reaves ran the ball well. The defense for Lex had 4 takeaways, which were 4 INT's.Andrew Saris, who is in his 4th year at Lexington, sat down with WMAN's Aaron Hines to talk about the season opening win, and his thoughts on Friday's opponent Shelby.You can hear Friday's game, Lexington (1-0) at Shelby (1-0) on WMAN with Aaron Hines and Erik Will
2025-08-2708 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesKobi Johnson Madison Preview Aug 21 2025New Madison head football coach, Kobi Johnson, spoke with WMAN's Aaron Hines to preview the 2025 Rams, and learn about Kobi taking over the program. Johnson played at Madison, and was on the playoff team in 2012, along with being on the coaching staff for the last several years. He is excited to get started on Friday, as the Rams host Shelby in the season opener. You can hear the game at 7 pm from Ram Field on WMAN.
2025-08-2115 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 HinesMiss Ohio Olivia Fosson visits WMANThe new Miss Ohio, Olivia Fosson, made a visit to Mansfield iHeart Radio in early August. She was crowned back on June 21st at the Renaissance Theatre and will compete at Miss America in early September. Olivia spoke with Aaron Hines on WMAN's Local Talk program.
2025-08-0415 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesLexington Softball coach, Todd Galownia, on run to StateLexington softball coach, Todd Galownia, joined WMAN's "Local Talk" on Tuesday morning to share about the teams incredible season, which has Lexington (24-3) playing in the state tournament for the 1st time since 2002. Lex plays Kenton Ridge on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at Akron's Firestone Stadium. You can hear the game "live" on WMAN.
2025-06-0309 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesOntario Mayor, Kris Knapp, Visits with WMANOntario mayor, Kris Knapp, made a vist to the WMAN studio on Friday, March 7th to share the latest going on around town. Knapp, who was appointed mayor 7 months ago, has been busy with new restaurants set to open, Raising Cane's and Starbucks, along with Avita announcing a $22 million cancer center and other up coming projects. Kris spent time chatting with WMAN's Aaron Hines on "Local Talk", which airs weekdays at 8 am.
2025-03-0712 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesRebecca Owens, Richland County EMA, on Extreme Cold WeatherRichland County EMA (Emergency Management Agency) director, Rebecca Owens, spent time talking on WMAN about the extremely cold temperatures, which are forecasted Sunday through early Thursday. Owens joined WMAN's Aaron Hines on Local Talk to share some important information and reminders about dealing with the sub zero temps. This is the coldest air to impact the region since December of 2022.
2025-01-1708 minLocal 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 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesMatt Finfgeld - Election Day Nov 5, 2024Richland County Board of Elections director, Matt Finfgeld, joined WMAN on Tuesday morning, Election Day, to preview what is on the ballot in the county. Matt shares about how many workers are needed for the general election in Richland County, along with predicting around a 70% turnout locally. Finfgeld told WMAN, early voting in Richland County was 37%, which was just over 29,000. There are 80,000 registered voters in Richland County.
2024-11-0513 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 HinesBob Dibiasio - Cleveland Guardians with best record in MLBBob Dibiasio, Senior Vice President of Public Relations for the Cleveland Guardians, talks with WMAN's Aaron Hines about Cleveland now owning the best record in all of baseball ( 51-26).Bobby D discusses the latest news on the ball club, every Wednesday at 8:40 am on WMAN - presented by Home and Kitchen Supply in downtown Mansfield.Topics on Wednesday, 6/26, included:- Jose Ramirez career HR #237 - now 3rd place in team history ( passing Manny Ramirez)- Best bullpen in MLB - ERA 2.32 ( as of 6/25)- Team baseball, everybody contributing on the entire roster...
2024-06-2615 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesIMSA driver, Robert Wickens, on WMAN June 7IMSA driver, Robert Wickens, phoned into WMAN on Friday to talk about the first racing weekend of the season at the Mid- Ohio Sports Car Course. June 7th - 9th is the O'Reilly Auto Parts 4 hours of Mid-Ohio. Wickens, who won the championship last year and is currently 4th in the standings, shares about the new track surface at Mid-Ohio, his story of being injured in 2018 and now back racing, and much more.
2024-06-0708 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesMatt Failor Visits WMAN From Alaska ,April 15Mansfield native and St. Peter's graduate (2000), Matt Failor, made the 4,000 mile trek from Alaska back to the Mid-Oho area and stopped by the WMAN (iHeart Radio studio) to visit with Aaron Hines during Local Talk o Monday, April 15th..Matt shares about living in Alaska, taking part in the Iditarod, what he does on a daily basis and the food he has to have when he comes back home.
2024-04-1516 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesWMAN: Talkin Cleveland Guardians Baseball with Bobby DBob Dibiasio, Senior Vice President of Public Relations with the Cleveland Guardians, spent time chatting with WMAN's Aaron Hines this week about the teams great start to the 2024 season. Cleveland is 6-2 and has scored 50 runs in 8 games, while allowing just 20.Bobby D visits with WMAN every Wednesday morning at 8:40 am during the baseball season - presented by Home and Kitchen Supply in downtown Mansfield.
2024-04-0511 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesMansfield Mayor, Jodie Perry Visits WMAN - April 1 2024Mansfield mayor, Jodie Perry, dropped by WMAN to share the latest her office is working on across town. Jodie visits with Aaron Hines on Local Talk each month to give the residents a report on all the projects going on around the city.
2024-04-0512 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesTom Hamilton - Cleveland Guardians Season Preview, March 28 WMANTom Hamilton, long time radio play-by-play voice of the Cleveland Guardians, spent the morning previewing the season with WMAN. Hamilton is entering his 35th year behind the microphone calling games and is one of the very best in the game. Hammy, as he is known, shared with Aaron Hines about starting pitching with Shane Bieber, Tanner Bibee expected to lead the way for Cleveland. The Guardians have a new manager, Stephen Vogt, and some really good prospects that are knocking on the door to helping the big league club. Hamilton will talk about ballpark renovations are Progressive Field and who is e...
2024-03-2820 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesOntario Police Captain Rob Griefenstine - Safe Holiday Shopping, Toy Waiver ProgramOntario Police Captain, Rob Griefenstine, shared some important safety tips with the holiday shopping season arriving. He told WMAN, Ontario police will be out in full force, which will include some unmarked police cars. Rob spoke with Aaron Hines this week during "Local Talk" ( 8 - 9 am) on WMAN. Listen to the entire conversation here.
2023-11-2209 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesRichland Public Health, Julie Chaya, On Mosquitoes, Ticks Still a Problem, Sept 29 WMANDr. Julie Chaya, Health Commissioner at Richland Public Health, stopped by to visit WMAN for her monthly chat and said, mosquitoes and ticks are still an issue in the county. Chaya shared that the health department recently donated some items to the parks in Mansfield and there is some BIG NEWS coming soon.
2023-10-0209 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 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesKatlyn Niese, Shelby Bicycle DaysKatlyn Niese, Shelby Bicycle Days committe co-chair, spent time this week on WMAN to preview the event, which will take place on July 7th and July 8th.
2023-07-0711 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesVickie Taylor, Ashland County Health Department, New Mobile ClinicThe Ashland County Health Department received purchased a new mobile health clinic. Health Commissioner, Vickie Taylor, shared the news with WMAN and all about the plans for the new moblie health clinic.
2023-07-0708 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesState Representative, Melanie Miller, Visits WMAN June 27Melanie Miller, State Representative in the 67th district in Ohio, which represents Ashland County and a portion of Medina County, dropped into the WMAN studio to share what she has been working on during her first 6 months in office.
2023-06-2813 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesMindi White Ashland Balloonfest WMAN 2023Mindi White, President of Ashland Balloonfest, shared about this year's event, which is in the 33rd year. It takes place, June 22nd - 24th, at Freer Field in Ashland. Mindi phoned into WMAN to give the plans for this year.
2023-06-2309 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesJerry Moton - New Ontario Boys Basketball CoachThe new boys basketball coach at Ontario, Jerry Moton, dropped by the WMAN, iHeart Radio studio, to talk about taking over the program, his playing days and his passion to help kids improve.
2023-06-1310 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesOntario Baseball Coach Mike EllisOntario Baseball Plays In Regional Tournament Thursday vs St. Mary’s In BGThe Ontario Warriors baseball team won the district championship last week after a 3-9 start to the season.Coach Mike Ellis spoke with WMAN about their incredible run here in the post season.Ontario (14-14) will take on St. Mary’s Memorial,Thursday at 2 pm, in the Division II Regional Semi-Final in Bowling Green.
2023-05-3110 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesHighway Patrol Sgt Mike Smith On Memorial Day, Distracted DrivingThe Mansfield Highway Patrol stopped at the WMAN studio this week to remind drivers about the busy roads expected for the long Memorial Day weekend. Sgt. Mike Smith shared about a 100 day stretch in the summer, where they also see an increase in traffic crashes and fatal crashes.
2023-05-2612 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 HinesHighway Patrol K9 Unit Visits WMANJake Dickerson from the Ohio State Highway Patrol k-9 unit and Sgt. Mike Smith, from the Mansfield Post of the Highway Patrol, spent time with WMAN recently to share some of the things they are currently working on with department. Dickerson, who is from Butler and went to Clear Fork, explains his role in the K-9 unit and what he does on a day to day basis.
2023-05-1212 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesMansfield City Councilman, Aurelio Diaz, On Recent Uptick In Gun Violence - May 11Aurelio Diaz, Mansfield City Councilman, who represents the 5th ward, joined WMAN in studio this week. Diaz shared what he is hearing from residents and a possible program that could be coming to the area following the recent uptick in gun violence and recent homicides in Mansfield.
2023-05-1120 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesRob Peterson Madison School Levy WMAN AIR April 27Madison Superintendent, Rob Peterson, stopped by the WMAN studio to talk about the Madison School levy, which is on the May 2nd ballot.
2023-04-2811 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesJulie Chaya April Richland Public Health UpdateDr. Julie Chaya, Health Commissioner at Richland Public Health, gives her monthly public health update at our WMAN studio with Aaron Hines. Julie's report today shares about a new menstrual health program, Drug Free Community Initiative and disposable drug packets, along with a solar eclipse in April of 2024!
2023-04-1116 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesKari Pickens AU Coach Talks National Title Game With WMANAshland University Women's basketball coach. Kari Pickens, called into WMAN Friday morning to talk about their incredible season, which will see them play Saturday, April 1st, for the Division II National Title in Dallas. Pickens, who played at AU, later became an assistant coach and now is the head coach in her 5th year. Kari shared about what has name this group so special and how coaching runs deep in her family.AU (36-0) will play Minnesota Duluth (32-3) on Saturday for the NCAA Division II National Championship in Dallas.
2023-03-3113 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesTom Hamilton Previews Opening Day For Cleveland Guardians, March 30Tom Hamilton, longtime - Cleveland baseball radio play-by-play man, spent time talking with WMAN about "Opening Day" for the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, March 30th.Hamilton is in his 34th year calling baseball and shared with listeners expectations for this year, players to watch out for, new rule changes and more.
2023-03-3018 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 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesHighway Patrol Sgt. Mike Smith, Investigator Dorothy GladdenThe Mansfield Highway Patrol recently visited WMAN to explain the role of their investigator, who is just like a detective at a police department. Sgt Mike Smith ( left) and Dorothy Gladden (right) shared what they do locally, which includes work in the prison.
2023-03-1011 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesDr. Julie Chaya, Richland Public Health Update - Richland AED ProgramJulie Chaya, Health Commissioner at Richland Public Health, sat down in the WMAN / iHeart Radio Studio to share details of a new program called, Richland AED. AED stands for "Automated External Defibrillator"
2023-03-1014 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesLucas Coach Taylor Iceman Talks With WMAN After Big Win Vs CrestviewLucas boys basketball coach, Taylor Iceman (8th year), spoke with WMAN following their impressive 72-38 win on Tuesday over previously unbeaten Crestview. The Cubs on Friday have a chance to clinch a share of the Mid-Buckeye Conference Title with a win over Loudonville. Lucas has won 4 straight league crowns with only 2 losses in those 4 years in the league. (1/25/23)
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