From his formal culinary education to his firsthand experience working with several skilled sous chefs in Las Vegas, Travis Moore, owner and operator of Truckin Trav Food Truck, had learned a lot of valuable information about running a successful kitchen in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings before ever hitting the streets. The distinctive […]
Rose Feagin, Thrive Reporter
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The holidays don’t have to be frightful for those struggling with eating disorders
Writer’s note: Article contains subject matter which may be triggering While the Thanksgiving leftovers have been neatly put away, there are a host of parties and gatherings, from now until New Year’s Eve, which will offer additional opportunities for us to fill our freezers with a surplus of our favorite seasonal foods. However, for a […]
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“The Ghosts of Christmas Past ” will re-inhabit the mansion at Oak Hill this Saturday
Writer’s note: This is the second story in the series “There’s No Place Like Richland County for the Holidays.” The Ghosts of the Robinson and Jones families will once again gather at Oak Hill Cottage to tell their stories of Christmases past. Their tales, rather, re-enactments, this Saturday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m., will consist […]
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Kingwood Center joins Ohio Holiday Lights Trail
Writer’s note: This story is the first installment in a series called, “There’s no place like Richland County for the holidays.” The series will showcase some of the annual traditions and/or events that are near and dear to the hearts of readers in Richland County. Readers are welcome to suggest some of their favorite traditions […]
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Five Points Primary Care marks 5th anniversary; CEO looking forward to the next 5 years
MANSFIELD — Five Points Primary Care employees gathered for lunch on Monday afternoon to commemorate the Third Street Family Health Services affiliate’s fifth year in operation. CEO Peggy Anderson has been with the non-profit health center for approximately a year. She began the afternoon by sharing a few of the milestones the staff had achieved […]
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Here are the benefits of 3D mammograms and early detection
MANSFIELD – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where shades of pink serve as a symbol of solidarity for breast cancer survivors as well as a visual reminder for women ages 40 and older to get their annual mammogram. “We suggest that women at the age of 40 start their screening mammography,” said Patti Kastelic, RN, BSN, MS and director of Cancer […]
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Peer group helps students normalize conversations about mental health
MANSFIELD- Suicide is preventable and we all have a role to play in saving lives and creating healthy and strong individuals, families, and communities, according to the Centers for Disease Control. “For me, its normal to talk about suicide” said Tessa Bianchi, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Bianchi, who counsels students at OSU-M and NCSC, […]
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Life coach and author visits Mansfield on first leg of book tour
MANSFIELD – On Monday evening, Kristoffer Carter, executive coach and author of “’Permission To Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership,” stopped in Mansfield as a part of the first leg of his fall book tour in order to promote his book and inspire local leaders to “glow up.” Idea Works, Mind Body Align Mindful […]
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Mansfield woman reflects on addiction recovery initiative after late actor’s recent death
MANSFIELD – The late actor Michael K. Williams, 54, who passed away on Labor Day of a suspected drug overdose, was very candid about his struggle with addiction as well as an advocate for those seeking sobriety. “You know, I’m in the (addiction) club as well,” Williams said in his “WTF” Podcast in February, referring […]