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 – A black bear on the move in Bellville has residents checking cameras, warning neighbors and keeping a closer eye on the backyard.

Today &ndash; A black bear on the move in Bellville has residents checking cameras, warning neighbors and keeping a closer eye on the backyard.

Bellville Residents Track Black Bear Sightings

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden welcome resident soccer expert Adam "Doc" Fox into the studio for a lively World Cup discussion. We talk about knockout stage scenarios and debate whether this year's U.S. Men's National Team has what it takes to make the deepest tournament run in program history. We also catch up on another busy week of local news, including a $5 million boost for the Downtown Forward redevelopment project. 

Later, we sit down with Ryan James -- who is behind the Cypher City Hip Hop Festival, returning July 25 to the Richland County Fairgrounds. He talks about how the festival has grown into one of the region's premier celebrations of hip hop culture, what's new this year, why Mansfield's music scene continues to evolve and which local artists deserve a spot on your playlist. Whether you're a longtime fan or simply curious about the scene, this conversation offers a fresh look at one of Richland County's most unique annual events.

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Mansfield man, 31, arrested for allegedly murdering his 3-year-old child in 2024
Richland County sells home seized in major Madison Township drug bust for $91,414

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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden welcome resident soccer expert Adam "Doc" Fox into the studio for a lively World Cup discussion. We talk about knockout&nbsp;stage scenarios and debate whether this year's U.S. Men's National Team has what it takes to make the deepest tournament run in program history. We also catch up on another busy week of local news, including a $5 million boost for the Downtown Forward redevelopment project.&nbsp;
Later, we sit down with Ryan James -- who is behind the Cypher City Hip Hop Festival, returning July 25 to the Richland County Fairgrounds. He talks about how the festival has grown into one of the region's premier celebrations of hip hop culture, what's new this year, why Mansfield's music scene continues to evolve and which local artists deserve a spot on your playlist. Whether you're a longtime fan or simply curious about the scene, this conversation offers a fresh look at one of Richland County's most unique annual events.
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<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CypherCityHipHopFest2k26" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/CypherCityHipHopFest2k26&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782846093983000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PmNjquHFs0wYcCD_h9wvS">Follow Cypher City on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/24/downtown-forward-project-in-mansfield-gets-5-million-in-historic-tax-credits-for-redevelopment/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/24/downtown-forward-project-in-mansfield-gets-5-million-in-historic-tax-credits-for-redevelopment/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782846093983000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0FjsQF5Cb0vElPKMgITdC9">Downtown Forward project in Mansfield gets $5 million in historic tax credits for redevelopment</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/25/mansfield-man-31-arrested-for-allegedly-murdering-his-3-year-old-child-in-2024/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/25/mansfield-man-31-arrested-for-allegedly-murdering-his-3-year-old-child-in-2024/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782846093983000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ngGoPifZnh9e__yI5grZE">Mansfield man, 31, arrested for allegedly murdering his 3-year-old child in 2024</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/25/richland-county-sells-home-seized-in-major-madison-township-drug-bust-for-91414/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/06/25/richland-county-sells-home-seized-in-major-madison-township-drug-bust-for-91414/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782846093983000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_K0mweVkZZ6bIqwVFj_X6">Richland County sells home seized in major Madison Township drug bust for $91,414</a></li>
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News Man Weekly: Ryan James on Cypher City Hip Hop fest, World Cup fever, downtown Mansfield living and more!

Today – A major state funding award is bringing Taking Root Farms closer to building a long-planned future for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Richland County.

Today &ndash; A major state funding award is bringing Taking Root Farms closer to building a long-planned future for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Richland County.

Renaissance Theatre Clears Seats for Long-Term Renovation

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