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.

Today &ndash; Mansfield&rsquo;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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Renaissance Theatre Clears Seats for Long-Term Renovation

Today – Richland County leaders say the county’s finances are steady, but rising employee health insurance costs are forcing a harder look at the future.

Today &ndash; Richland County leaders say the county&rsquo;s finances are steady, but rising employee health insurance costs are forcing a harder look at the future.

Richland County Weighs Rising Health Insurance Costs

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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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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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.&nbsp;
The conversation explores their recent collaboration on Martin's new song,&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
If you love music, local history and great storytelling, this is an episode you won't want to miss.&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/17/legislation-creating-a-dora-in-mansfield-planned-for-city-council-in-july-says-mayor/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/17/legislation-creating-a-dora-in-mansfield-planned-for-city-council-in-july-says-mayor/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782235858188000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27zXscTU0fdToyNxl9wJAu">Legislation creating a DORA in Mansfield&nbsp;planned for City Council in July, says&nbsp;mayor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/17/speed-bumps-returning-on-weekend-nights-on-the-miracle-mile-section-of-park-avenue-west/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/17/speed-bumps-returning-on-weekend-nights-on-the-miracle-mile-section-of-park-avenue-west/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782235858188000&amp;usg=AOvVaw01ftiuA-s-PtpMHLfgZ83a">Speed bumps return on weekend nights at&nbsp;&lsquo;Miracle Mile&rsquo; section of Park Avenue West</a></li>
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News Man Weekly: Dean Kastran, Dale Powers and McCray Martin talk The Ohio Express, making music and more

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

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

Renaissance Theatre Clears Seats for Long-Term Renovation

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