Local Talk with Aaron Hines

Lexington head football coach Taylor Gerhardt sat down with WMAN's Aaron Hines to chat about Friday's playoff game vs Mansfield Senior, Karson Berry's big year and huge must wins down the stretch to reach Week 11.

Mansfield Senior defensive Coordinator Sean Adams sat down with WMAN's Aaron Hines to preview Friday's opening round playoff game vs Lexington. Also, Adams talks about their year and much more.

Aaron Hines tracked down Lucas head football coach Scott Spitler to get his thoughts on the Cubs impressive win over Fort Loramie, Week 10 vs a very good Mogadore team, the return of Andrew Fanello and hosting in the first round of the playoffs.

Shelby coach Rob Mahaney went one on one with WMAN's Aaron Hines to preview Friday's Week 10 MOAC Championship game, as the Whippets (7-2) host Clear Fork (6-3). A win would give Shelby their 3rd straight league crown and likely give them a home game in Week 11. Mahaney talks about the record breaking season for his QB Marshall Shepherd and WR's Blaine Bowman and Andre Hill - who both are approach...

Clear Fork 13th year head coach Dave Carroll chatted with WMAN's Aaron Hines about Friday's huge Week 10 game at Shelby, where if the Colts win they would share the league title with the Whippets. Carroll spoke about the challenges of slowly down Shelby's offense, the Week 9 heartbreaking loss and the possibility of hosting a home playoff game with a win.

Ontario coach Chris Miller sat down with WMAN's Aaron Hines to talk about a big win over Pleasant, sophomore Chase Studer closing in on 1,000 yards rushing, week 10 at Marion Harding and a bright future for the program.

Aaron Hines had a chance to sit down and chat with Lucas coach Scott Spitler heading into week 9 vs Fort Loramie. The guys cover having to take a bye in week 8, injuries, the matchup vs Fort Loramie and the comfort of a home game ( fireworks / music) at Bob Wine Field.

The biggest game of the year in the Firelands Conference is Saturday night, when the Crestview Cougars plays host to rival Norwalk St. Paul. Both teams are state ranked and both are undefeated. Crestview coach Steve Haverdill talks with WMAN's Aaron Hines about their 8-0 start, new turf and the game vs the Flyers.

Crestview Athletic Director, Tim Kuhn, spent sometime with WMAN Thursday to talk about the new field turf at their football field. Crestview's brand new field turf is now ready and the state ranked, undefeated Cougars ( 7-0) will host county and conference rival Plymouth on Friday.

Friday night ( Oct 8th) is one of the biggest regular season non-conference matchups in North Central Ohio, as Shelby (6-1) will play host to West Holmes ( 7-0 and ranked 5th in division 3). The game will be broadcast live on WMAN and our broadcasters Aaron Hines and Erik Will sat down to talk about the highly anticipated matchup. Enjoy the chat!

Reed Richmond from Richland Public Health spent some time with WMAN this week to talk about COVID-19 booster shots - who is eligible and where can you get one? Also, the recent spike in cases locally and what does that mean for the fall / winter ? And finally, Richland County is 2nd in the state in deer vehicle crashes - Reed shares what times to be extra cautious and more.

Aaron Hines and Erik Will of WMAN, along with Jake Furr from the Mansfield News Journal, previewed the upcoming high school football season in North Central Ohio. The guys talked about who the favorites are to win the OCC, MOAC, Firelands and Northern 10, along with names you don't know now, but will soon. What teams will make the longest playoff runs and do they like the expanded 16 teams in the...

Jim Schaub, President of the Richland County Fair Board, previewed the 2021 Fair, which gets underway on Sunday, August 8th and runs through the 14th. This is the 171st Richland County Fair and Jim said they are excited to "Welcome everyone back", as last year it was not open to the public due to COVID-19.

Ashland University graduate Katie Nageotte won the gold medal in the Pole Vault on Thursday at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. WMAN caught up with Ashland University Track and Field coach Jud Logan right after Katie won the medal, who said going into the event " Katie is one of the best in the world in the Pole Vault. Logan, a 4 time Olympian, and is in his 26th year at AU as Track and Field co...

Tim Stried, Director of Communications with the OHSAA, spent sometime with WMAN to discuss the expanded football playoffs. Tim will share why went to 16 teams, how the format will work and updates on other fall sports, as practices are underway statewide ahead of the upcoming season. The chat also includes Arlin Field's renovation project and more possible playoff games at the facility. (Aired 8/3...

Reed Richmond from Richland Public Health was in studio this week to share important information with COVID-19 cases rising locally. Richmond talked about the need to get more people vaccinated and the concern about the Delta variant. (Aired 8/2/21)

Mansfield City Council President, David Falquette, shared what council chatted about at their meeting from July 20, which included the Dry Dam, free parking spaces coming to downtown, police training facility and more. (Aired 7/23/21)

State Representative Marilyn John phoned to share the latest on what she is working on this summer with so many things happening in the district. She spent time with WMAN on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Justin Berry is the chairperson for the St. Peter's AugustFest coming up on August 7th. He shares all the details on what to expect from "Live music to food and much more. "

State Senator Mark Romanchuk, who represents Richland and Ashland County, along with Medina and a part of Holmes County in the 22nd District, spent some time talking with WMAN during his monthly visit. Mark spoke about several topics, which include College Tuition, Sports Betting, Back To School Tax Holiday, A New Tax Credit for school supplies and keeping the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Fiel...

Two guests, Ryan Shreve and Izzi Robles, from the Renaissance Theatre came into the studio to share about the upcoming Broadway Musical Hairspray, which will be performed at the Ren on July 31st, Aug. 1st, Aug 7th and Aug 8th. Ryan is a local guy from the area and has performed at the Ren for many years, while Izzi is new to the area and is excited to have the lead in Hairspray. Learn about the ca...

The Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund on July 14th, 2021 celebrated it's 25th anniversary. Rhonda Breit, Chairperson for the fund, phoned into WMAN to highlight what the organization has been able to do since it started in 1996. Rhonda shared the story of how it got started and how much funding they are able to raise each year to help those in need in Richland County.

Ashland Mayor Matt Miller this week spent the morning with WMAN to share all of the positive things happening in the community right now and more on the way. Miller shared about the great turnout at the Ashland Car Show, cleaning up parts of the city, new housing, new business and job growth - plus much more!

Tim Tarvin, Shelby Superintendent, recently spoke with WMAN about all of the great things taking place in the school district this summer, as back to school time is quickly approaching. Tarvin shares about the new Pre/k - 8th grade building, New Athletic Complex and the upcoming school year. Tim also provides information on a renewal that will be back on the ballot in November.

A renovation project has been going on this summer at Arlin Field. Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Stan Jefferson calling the historic stadium, “ The Gem of our City.” Arlin field is getting new and brighter LED lights, press box renovations, concrete repair and refinishing work, along with new fencing. Mansfield Senior High School getting new LED lights too. Total cost of the project around...