Rebekah Garcia, Thrive Intern
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Freedom March in downtown Ashland addresses speech & gun rights
ASHLAND — About 80 people gathered Saturday around 11:30 a.m. in Ashland’s Corner Park, at the intersection of Claremont Ave. and Main St., for a “Freedom March for the First and Second Amendments.” Protestors came from Ashland and surrounding areas, including Lorain, Medina and Wayne counties. Many carried flags and signs with messages about “cancel […]
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Source Brand Solutions marketing keeps businesses top of mind in competitive market
New business applications have surged in the U.S. over the last decade, resulting in fierce competition in the business world. Without marketing expertise, it has become nearly impossible to stand out in the crowd. Source Brand Solutions gives the much-needed edge in a competitive market with results-driven advertising campaigns, placing their clients in the forefront […]
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Love on a Mission volunteer gives today’s LGBTQ youth the support she once longed for
Editor’s Note: This is Part II of a three-part series that highlights volunteers in the Richland and Ashland County areas. Part I focused on Katie Carr, a volunteer for the Ashland Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center. Today covers Monique Hypes, a volunteer for Love on a Mission. MANSFIELD — Monique Hypes, a lifelong Richland […]
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Mansfield photographer depicts Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter protests side-by-side
MANSFIELD – Braxton Daniels III’s photography has been a staple to the Mansfield art scene for years, but his upcoming exhibit is different from anything he’s created in the past. Behind the counter at 3rd Cup Tea, Daniels brewed tea and shared insights into his latest project, including why he hopes no future artist will ever […]
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Reaching Out to open a new house for homeless women’s respite in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – It all started several years ago, from the back of Angie Henke’s car. Motivated by a strong drive to help locals who were struggling financially, Henke regularly met individuals in parking lots to distribute donated essentials like formula, school uniforms and diapers. Soon, volunteers with a shared passion joined Henke’s effort. Community donations […]
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Ashland trail runners rescue two malnourished dogs from Mohican woods, adopt them both
ASHLAND – On a snowy winter day, Fig & Oak Owner Julie Mitchell and her friend, Amber Cyrus, went for a trail run in Mohican State Park. About a mile and a half along, they spotted two small dogs trotting toward them. At the sight of the women, the dogs turned around and began to […]
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New R&B and soul jazz band, CONNE, debuts on Mansfield music scene
Condrea Webber, a longtime staple of Mansfield’s music scene, has shared her singing talent at many venues over the years, from weddings to Renaissance Theatre productions. She was formerly the lead vocalist for Alter Ego, a rhythm and blues and funk band. Leading into the new year, Webber recently announced she, Alice Bond and Ed Jonnet […]