In this episode, we sit down with Cara Warner, a mom, music teacher, and performer, to share the story of her daughter Lily. Born in 2017 with multiple congenital heart defects, Lily’s thirty-day hospital journey was full of hard turns, fierce love, and courage.  

Clara reflects on what grief looks like in the days and years that follow, and how community support has shaped her path forward. We’re also airing this conversation just ahead of Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week (February 7–14), a time to honor heart families and help more people understand CHD.

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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.

Today &ndash; Tyger Threads is helping Mansfield Senior High School students get brand-new clothing, shoes and personal care items &mdash; 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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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.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then, we&rsquo;re joined by broadcaster Chris Kelly from&nbsp;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.&nbsp; This episode is powered by the great folks at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778011860731000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wBjosXrWtkb53xJLaWq6m">Relax, It's Just Coffee.</a>&nbsp; Related links:&nbsp;
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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.

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

Better Together: Clara Warner on Congenital Heart Disease, grief, remembrance, and Lily’s story

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