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On this episode of News Man Weekly, Carl Hunnell checks in with Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray fresh off the rain-soaked, mud-caked madness of Inkcarceration Festival at the Ohio State Reformatory, before going over a few local news headlines from the week. 

Then, we’re off to see the Wizard — or rather, the talented local cast bringing The Wizard of Oz to life at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. Leah Gesouras, Jacob Poiner and Bobby Morrow join to preview the show, share their earliest Wizard of Oz memories and more. 

Later, we catch up with Rusty Cates — the unmistakable voice of North Central Ohio radio — to discuss his career trajectory, highlights and what he’s been up to since leaving WMAN, including singing the National Anthem at a Cleveland Guardians game and competing with his barbershop quartet on the international stage.

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Find all of our Inkcarceration coverage here.

News of the Week links:

Two Mansfield lawmakers frustrated work done before purchase orders OK’d

Charlie in charge: Emotional support dog readies for Mansfield Sr. High School

News Man Weekly is proudly sponsored by Relax, It’s Just Coffee — where every day starts better. Find them at 105 N. Main St. in downtown Mansfield. Grab a cup, take a breath and enjoy the conversation.

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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Today: Richland County may have hit peak volume this weekend, as the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returned to Mansfield in its biggest year yet, and fans showed up by the tens of thousands.

Read more: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/18/inkcarceration-2025-marks-biggest-year-yet-for-music-and-tattoo-festival/ 

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Today: Federal funding meant to support everything from music programs to trauma training is on hold, and schools across Richland County are scrambling.

Read more: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/16/federal-funding-freeze-leaves-richland-county-schools-in-limbo/ 

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How we treat older adults says a lot about who we are as a community. In this episode, we sit down with Duana Patton, CEO of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, to talk about what it means to age with dignity — and why social isolation is more than a personal issue.

Together, we explore:

• The myths and biases around aging

• How to talk to aging parents with empathy

• The public health impact of senior isolation

• Why intergenerational relationships matter now more than ever

Duana’s wisdom from three decades in the field reminds us that aging is not a decline — it’s a new chapter. And like every chapter, it deserves our respect, support, and celebration.

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Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging

Music & Memory

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Today: Madison schools are considering a major tax shift that could ease the burden on retirees — while asking working families to pick up more of the tab, all in a bid to stabilize the district’s troubled finances.

Read more: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/15/madison-board-proposes-swapping-property-tax-for-income-tax/ 

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Today: A woman who helped orchestrate the conditions for a vicious dog attack on a child, and only intervened after the damage was done, has been sentenced to prison.

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On this week's News Man Weekly, we put Hunnell's hip hop knowledge to the test with a preview of Mansfield's Cypher City Hip Hop Festival. We're joined by the festival's organizer, Ryan James, as well as local artist, Don Kartel. 

We discuss the July 26 event at the Richland County Fairgrounds -- what attendees can expect and the special guest that will make an appearance at the after party. We also talk with Ryan and Don about their creative inspiration, the state of the local hip hop scene and what it takes to grow a movement in Mansfield. 

We’ve also got updates on Mansfield’s flood control grant hopes, City Council’s newly renovated chambers, and a big redevelopment at the old Hamilton Park.  

News Man Weekly is proudly sponsored by Relax, It’s Just Coffee — where every day starts better. Find them at 105 N. Main St. in downtown Mansfield. Grab a cup, take a breath and enjoy the conversation.
Relevant links:

• Cypher City returns to Mansfield on July 26
• Mansfield pursues new flood mitigation funding
• City Council's renovated chambers
• Dan Niss purchases Hamilton Park, plans 9-hole golf course

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Today: A hometown baseball legend known for his bat, his heart, and his decades-long impact on young athletes is now memorialized right where it all began, at the field where he made magic for generations.

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Today: A longtime Mansfield park that once echoed with the sounds of ballgames is about to be transformed into a brand-new golf destination, and it could change the north side in a big way.

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Talking about money doesn’t have to feel scary — in fact, it's actually one of the most empowering things you can do.

In this episode, financial coach and founder of Tea Talk Teana Sykes joins us to talk about destigmatizing money conversations, building financial confidence, and breaking bad money habits. Teana shares why financial wellness is foundational to overall well-being and why it’s never too early (or too late) to get a handle on your money.

We talk about budgeting, saving, and the emotional side of finances, and Teana gives practical tips for how to start where you are with what you have.

If you're new here, this is a place for everyone to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always Better Together. 

Let's Connect! 

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Teana's finance books for kids  

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