EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is Part III of an ongoing series about LGBTQ people and their allies in local religious communities. Part I featured Episcopalian priests from Mansfield and Ashland offering […]
Rebekah Garcia, Thrive Intern
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Anonymous ‘Santa’ donor gifts $3,000 to help local preschool build new playground
BUTLER – Since last December, Clear Fork Christian Preschool & Learning Center has been raising funds for a new playground. With over 90 children using their equipment daily, their current wooden […]
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Mansfield maintenance man builds hugging door for assisted living residents to safely embrace loved ones again
MANSFIELD — Dayspring Assisted Living & Care Facility in Mansfield is finding creative ways to combat the challenging effects of social isolation while keeping their community safe during the COVID-19 […]
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Ashland art model gives insight into building self-compassion and positive body image
ASHLAND – Over the last few years, a movement promoting self-love has blazed across social media. While “self-love” is a phrase most people have heard by now, the idea may […]
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Mansfield synagogue’s spiritual leader seeks to educate the interfaith community about Judaism
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is Part II of an ongoing series about LGBTQ people and their allies in local religious communities. The first story in the series featured Episcopalian priests from […]
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Ashland barber achieves lifelong dream of opening shop with community support
ASHLAND—The Grooming Lounge, Ashland’s newest barber shop, opened last year. After a year of extraordinary success and expansion, the shop recently received recognition with Heritage Ohio’s Downtown Affiliate Business of […]
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Mansfield Art Center to raise funds and support local children’s aspirations through Richland Gives
MANSFIELD – This year, COVID-19 has impacted many organizations, and the Mansfield Art Center is no exception. Through creativity and vigor, they continue to offer connection and stress relief for […]
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Ashland pastry chef spreads comfort and connection during difficult holiday season
ASHLAND – Julianna Hritz recently discovered an elementary school relic as she was cleaning out her parents’ house. In fourth grade, she wrote a journal entry declaring she would own […]
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United Way of Richland County continues to meet the community’s needs despite COVID-19
MANSFIELD – For over 100 years, the United Way of Richland County—previously the Community Chest of Mansfield—has fought for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the […]
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Mansfield and Ashland churches share message of love and inclusivity
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is Part I of an ongoing series about LGBTQ people and their allies in local religious communities. The first in the series features Episcopalian priests from Mansfield […]