Today – Jim Odson saved his first life as a teenager, and went on to help shape emergency medical care in Mansfield for more than three decades.

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Today – Tyger Threads is helping Mansfield Senior High School students get brand-new clothing, shoes and personal care items — with dignity, choice and confidence built into the experience.

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In episode 96 of the News Man Weekly, we break down the key stories shaping the community. These include what voters need to know ahead of the May 5 primary election, a downtown vandalism arrest that drew a strong response from police leadership and the long-awaited roundabout project at Lexington-Springmill and Home roads finally moving toward construction.  
Then, we’re joined by broadcaster Chris Kelly from iHeartMedia. Kelly shares insight into upcoming career changes, how radio in Mansfield has evolved over the years, and how he got started in radio and what advice he has for younger folks in the industry today. 
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• Read all of our election coverage
• K.E. McCartney earns $241K contract to oversee Richland County roundabout construction
• Mansfield police arrest 21-year-old man for alleged downtown theft & vandalism
• Fire! Cannons belch smoke and flame at 48th annual Ohio Civil War Show in Mansfield

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Today – Olive and Oak Company is growing its boutique footprint, bringing affordable women’s fashion from Mansfield into a new permanent space in Fredericktown.

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In this live recording of the State of the City, Jodie Perry sits down with Carl Hunnell for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the city's future.

In this episode:

• What $100M+ in development actually means for Mansfield
• The reality behind downtown construction and the $20M Main Street project
• How property taxes and “pots of money” really work
• Why the city is being more selective with developers
• The push for housing at every level, from senior to market-rate units
• Public safety progress, including drops in crime and full police staffing
• What’s ahead in 2026, including major projects and economic momentum

Mayor Perry also reflects on lessons learned in office, the long game of economic development and why collaboration across city, county and township leaders matters more than ever.

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A major local investment could give downtown Mansfield’s former Holiday Inn a new life as a boutique hotel, event center, and community gathering place.

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Today: Downtown Mansfield is getting ready to turn summer nights into a monthly celebration, with a refreshed 2026 Final Friday concert series bringing new acts, familiar favorites and plenty of reasons to head to the Brickyard.

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Episode 95 of News Man Weekly opens with a reminder to get out and vote during the upcoming primary election as Host Carl Hunnell politely reminds folks to "put up or shut up."
This week's News of the Week dives deeper into the planned $10 million redevelopment of a downtown hotel in Mansfield. Other news includes a 22-year-old Mansfield man charged with felony vandalism after driving onto the basketball courts at Liberty Park and a reminder that Mayor Jodie Perry's "State of the City" will take place this year in a Q&A format with the News Man himself.
The episode ends with a conversation between Carl and a trio of city parks representatives. Public Works Director Louis Andres, Parks Superintendent Mike Woogerd and Cortney Freshwater join the show to talk all things city parks, as well as what activities local residents and youth can expect this summer.
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• Mansfield City Council advances plan for $10 million redeveloped downtown hotel
• Mansfield mayor 'State of the City' to be Q&A conversation with Richland Source
• Mansfield man, 22, charged with felony vandalism after driving onto Liberty Park basketball courts

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Renaissance Theatre leaders are warning patrons not to use a nearby hotel parking lot after a towing incident disrupted a packed performance of “Mamma Mia!” in downtown Mansfield.

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Jim Gorman left a lasting imprint on Mansfield through military service, aviation, business and philanthropy. A World War II pilot and longtime leader at Gorman-Rupp, he also helped shape local institutions by supporting aviation museums, donating land for parks and community projects, and introducing young people to flying.

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