(Family Features) Between the welcome warmth of the sun’s rays and a nearly universal desire to get outdoors, springtime is a beloved season for enjoying an al fresco meal. Add in fresh produce to heighten the flavors of family favorites and the table is set for a delicious picnic. Whether your warm-weather adventures take you […]
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Better-for-You Brownies with a Sweet, Simple Swap
(Family Features) The next time a healthy conscience keeps you from enjoying that sweet treat you’re craving, remember that making healthy swaps is all it takes to make those favorite desserts a little better for you. These Vegan Brownies, for example, are perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a sweet they can enjoy without ditching […]
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3 Dietitian-Approved Ways to Add Nutrition to Your Diet for Sustained Energy
(Family Features) Nutrition plays a key role in overall health and can positively affect everything from mood to energy levels. When thinking about ways to fuel busy days that will help you feel fuller, longer, look to clean, quality protein, which isn’t just good for muscle growth and repair but also plays an integral part […]
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Mansfield City Council agrees: ‘Tis cheaper to buy two parcels than build a new bridge
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening agreed with city engineer Bob Bianchi. It is more cost effective two buy two parcels of land than to build and maintain a new bridge that connects the two properties to the city. The unanimous vote followed a presentation by Bianchi, including his estimates that it would […]
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Poking holes in plastics recycling myths: 5 facts you need to know on Earth Day
(BPT) – This Earth Day is the perfect time to review your recycling habits. With so many myths and misconceptions around recycling, odds are you could be doing better for yourself and the environment. Today in the U.S., just under 30% of single-use plastic bottles and jugs are recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. […]
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4 men with Mansfield ties sought in Fugitives of the Week list
MANSFIELD — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking four men in the Fugitives of the Week list as compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Jackson Baker, 25, is […]
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Idea Works among 17 local businesses to receive social isolation grant from Area Agency on Aging
MANSFIELD – Idea Works, home of Richland Source, was one of 17 Mansfield-area businesses to be honored with a grant from the Area Agency on Aging, it was announced via a press release on Tuesday afternoon. It’s been over three years since the U.S. went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The complexity of […]
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Hillsdale to host open-house tributes to current buildings on April 23
JEROMESVILLE — Prior to moving into its new facility for the 2023-2024 school year, the Hillsdale Local School District will be hosting open-house building tributes for its current schools. The second of the three is this Sunday, April 23 at the middle school, 144 N. High St., Jeromesville, Ohio 44840 from 2 to 4 p.m. […]
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‘Through the Eyes of a Child – Painting for Prevention and Adoption’ event set for April 26
MANSFIELD — The community is invited to join Richland County Children Services (RCCS), Mankind Murals Inc, and the RCDG: Mansfield Arts & Culture Sector to celebrate the unveiling of a new mural, ‘Through the Eyes of a Child – Painting for Prevention and Adoption,’ on Wednesday, April 26, at the Buckeye Imagination Museum and The […]
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How one simple household choice can help make a big environmental impact
(BPT) – Consumers today are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of every single one of their purchasing decisions, causing more people to seek out products that better fit a green lifestyle. If you’re one of the many Americans who are actively choosing more eco-friendly options for your home these days, there could be one […]