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Today – Mansfield’s historic landmark theater is temporarily without seats, but the Renaissance Theatre says that empty auditorium is a visible sign of a much bigger vision for its next century.

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden break down several local headlines, including Mansfield's proposed downtown DORA district, the return of weekend speed bumps along the Miracle Mile and the latest progress on the city's massive Main Street reconstruction project.

In the featured interview, Carl sits down with Mansfield music legends Dean Kastran and Dale Powers, founding members of The Ohio Express, along with Shelby musician McCray Martin. 

The conversation explores their recent collaboration on Martin's new song, Set Me Free, their advice for aspiring musicians, influences and stories from six decades in the music business. Dean and Dale discuss opening for The Who, handling fame and success and the time they managed to make television icon Dick Clark unhappy. 

If you love music, local history and great storytelling, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 

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Related links: 

• Main Street Improvement Project progressing; Park Avenue remains closed in Central Park
• Legislation creating a DORA in Mansfield planned for City Council in July, says mayor
• Speed bumps return on weekend nights at ‘Miracle Mile’ section of Park Avenue West
• Watch Martin's new song, 'Set Me Free' feat. The Ohio Express on YouTube

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The Madison Local Schools board has terminated a middle school teacher accused of making sexually inappropriate comments to students.

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Today – Newly released records are offering a clearer picture of the investigation into a Danville man accused of planning an attack tied to the UFC Freedom 250 event.

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Today – An Ohio mother’s call to local law enforcement may have helped stop an alleged multi-state attack plot targeting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn.

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Today – A landmark Mansfield home that once showed visitors what the future could look like may soon become a public museum celebrating the city’s manufacturing past.

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This week on The News Man Weekly, Carl dives into a packed local agenda, addressing the "nothing to do in Mansfield" crowd by highlighting a weekend full of community events, from Juneteenth celebrations to the Miss Ohio parade.

Carl shares his take on the History Channel's Washington docudrama, plus the latest on Richland County tax relief, state funding for the new Mansfield Playhouse and vehicle upgrades for the local police department.

Later, Rusty Cates and hot air balloon pilot-in-training Luke Wash join the show to preview the upcoming Ashland BalloonFest and the history behind the "balloon town" tradition.

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Relevant links:

• Ashland BalloonFest Facebook page
• Ashland BalloonFest website
• Some photos from BalloonFest 2025.

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Today – A Madison High School graduate is bringing a new condominium community to Ashland, with plans for roughly 175 homes on nearly 60 acres near Smith and Baney roads.

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Today – A $1 million state investment is giving the Mansfield Playhouse’s campaign for a new, accessible theater a major boost as the historic community theater nears the end of its 100th season.

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Today – Mansfield teen MaKayla Lawrence is bringing her smile, her sash and her “bubbly” spirit to the Miss Ohio Teen stage.

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