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.

Get tickets for the Wizard of Oz here.

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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On this episode of&nbsp;News Man Weekly, Carl Hunnell checks in with&nbsp;Zac&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
Then, we&rsquo;re off to see the Wizard &mdash; or rather, the talented local cast bringing The Wizard of Oz&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
Later, we catch up with Rusty Cates &mdash; the unmistakable voice of North Central Ohio radio &mdash; to discuss his career trajectory, highlights and what he&rsquo;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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<a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/tag/inkcarceration-music-tattoo-festival/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/tag/inkcarceration-music-tattoo-festival/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1753245158585000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3RUHbE4yAGFxuzPYDSk0zx">Find all of our Inkcarceration coverage here.</a>
News of the Week links:
<a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/16/two-mansfield-lawmakers-frustrated-work-done-before-purchase-orders-okd/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/16/two-mansfield-lawmakers-frustrated-work-done-before-purchase-orders-okd/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1753245158585000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0yxEXv9AWCHP6ZpnNgzH-N">Two Mansfield lawmakers frustrated work done before purchase orders OK&rsquo;d</a>
<a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/15/charlie-in-charge-emotional-support-dog-readying-for-mansfield-senior-high/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/07/15/charlie-in-charge-emotional-support-dog-readying-for-mansfield-senior-high/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1753245158585000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-lOS-37uEEQz5mDrvYCoi">Charlie in charge: Emotional support dog readies for Mansfield Sr. High School</a>
News Man Weekly is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1753245158585000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0WrA2cqfm4lrKER446n0pk">Relax, It&rsquo;s Just Coffee</a>&nbsp;&mdash; 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:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si=F12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si%3DF12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1753245158585000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1xSIdd1BnqiNvOTsZHheP3">Smoke And Drink</a>, by Luke Watson.
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