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Local Talk with Aaron HinesWMAN Radio Play-by-Play of DeVito TD Pass to Kayden Paz In Regional FinalHere is the WMAN radio play-by-play of the Brayden DeVito to Kayden Paz touchdown pass in the 2nd quarter of Friday's Regional Final win vs Galion. The play took around :15 seconds to develop and was an incredible play.
2025-11-2402 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesWMAN Play-by-Play of Brayden DeVito 200th career TDBrayden DeVito scored his 200th career touchdown on Friday night in Shelby's Regional Final win over Galion. This is the WMAN radio call of Brayden's TD in the 3rd quarter. DeVito now has 201 career TD's.
2025-11-2401 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesBrayden DeVito Talks with WMAN After Shelby Wins Regional ChampionshipBrayden DeVito of the Shelby Whippets joined WMAN's Aaron Hines and Erik Will in the press box, after Shelby beat Galion, 41-7, to win the schools 2nd ever Regional Championship and punch their ticket to the Final Four!
2025-11-2208 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesLexington Football Coach, Andrew Saris, on OCC Championship game vs AshlandAaron Hines of WMAN was able to track down and chat with Lexington football coach, Andrew Saris, for a preview of the OCC Championship game vs Ashland on Friday.Lexington is 8-1, and has won 7 straight games - averaging 46 points per game, while the Arrows are 9-0 and are scoring 41 points per game.Saris spoke about the balance of his team right now, running and passing, everything is clicking for the Minutemen.WMAN will broadcast the game on Friday night at 7 p.m.
2025-10-2211 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesAshland Arrows Football Coach - Scott Valentine on his team, Week 10 OCC Championship Game vs LexingtonAshland Arrows head football coach, Scott Valentine, sat down this week with WMAN's Aaron Hines to discuss the Arrows season so far, which has been perfect at 9-0. Ashland is averaging over 41 points per game, the defense is only giving up 10 points game and they have held 7 of 9 opponents to a single touchdown. Coach Valentine, who has been the head coach at Ashland for a total of 20 years, and overall has been a coach for 30 years, gave his thoughts on Lexington (8-1, 5-0), who the Arrows (9-0, 5-0) play for the outright Ohio Cardinal Conference Championship on Friday at...
2025-10-2113 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesOntario Football Coach, Aaron Eckert on Week 8 vs ShelbyOntario football coach, Aaron Eckert, sat down with WMAN's Aaron Hines to talk about Friday's big game at home vs Shelby. The Warriors have won 2 in a row and are 4-3 overall, 2-2 in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. The last 4 or 5 games between Ontario and Shelby have been some of the memorable games in the last two years. You can hear Friday's game on WMAN at 7 p.m.
2025-10-0810 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesShelby Football Coach, Rob Mahaney on Week 7 vs Clear ForkShelby football coach, Rob Mahaney, spent time chatting with WMAN's Aaron Hines about their 6-0 start and Friday's big game in the MOAC at home vs Clear Fork. Shelby is 6-0, 3-0, while the Colts are 5-1, 3-0 in the league. The Whippets defense has not given up a point since September 12th and has had back-to-back shutouts. Clear Fork has only given up 1 offensive TD in the last 3 weeks. Shelby's offense is scoring over 46 points per game, while the Colts are averaging 27 points a game. You can hear the game "live" on WMAN.
2025-10-0215 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesAaron Brokaw Clear Fork on Week 7 Game at ShelbyClear Fork football coach, Aaron Brokaw, talked about his teams 5-1 start to the season, as the Colts head into a big game on Friday in the MOAC at Shelby (6-0). WMAN's Aaron Hines caught up with coach Brokaw on Tuesday. Clear Fork and Shelby are both 3-0 in league play. You can hear Friday's game on WMAN.
2025-10-0206 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesShelby Football Coach Rob Mahaney on 3-0 Start, Week 4 vs Galion and Brayden DeVito Reaching 10,000 yds PassingThe Shelby Whippets are off to a 3-0 start to the season. Shelby football coach, Rob Mahaney, visted with WMAN's Aaron Hines to talk about what he has liked so far, Week 4 vs Galion on Friday and Whippets QB, Brayden DeVito, reaching 10,000 yards passing for his career. WMAN will broadcast Friday's game "live" from the Whippet Athletic Complex.
2025-09-1016 minLocal Talk with Aaron HinesClear Fork Football Coach, Aaron Brokaw, on 2-0 StartClear Fork football coach, Aaron Brokaw, sat down with WMAN's Aaron Hines to chat about the Colts 2-0 start to the season. Brokaw is in his 3rd year at Clear Fork, who has won back-to-back games to start the year for the 1st time in 7 years. 2018 was the last time Clear Fork started 2-0, which that season saw a perfect 10-0 regular season and the Colts played in the Regional Championship game that year too. Friday night, Clear Fork (2-0) travels to Lexington (1-1) in Week 3. You can hear the game "live" on WMAN and iHeart Radio with Aaron Hines a...
2025-09-0407 minLocal 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 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 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 min