Today – Jim Odson saved his first life as a teenager, and went on to help shape emergency medical care in Mansfield for more than three decades.

Today &ndash; Jim Odson saved his first life as a teenager, and went on to help shape emergency medical care in Mansfield for more than three decades.

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The story behind Jim Odson’s three decades in Mansfield EMS

Ontario is taking a preemptive pause on artificial intelligence data centers, even before any formal proposal lands at City Hall.

Ontario is taking a preemptive pause on artificial intelligence data centers, even before any formal proposal lands at City Hall.

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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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The story behind Jim Odson’s three decades in Mansfield EMS

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