Ronald Nastasi learned eight years ago that he had glaucoma – a common eye condition and one of the leading causes of blindness. Although his condition was mild at that time, he knew that if he didn’t start taking proper care of his eyes, the disease had the potential to become severe. “This could sneak […]
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Mansfield Area Y members take comfort in facility’s protocols during pandemic
MANSFIELD – Like most establishments in the past year that remain on the brink of temporary closure due to COVID-19, workout facilities also face that challenge. In 2020, many Y members opted out of going to their workout facilities to avoid putting themselves at risk. The Mansfield Area Y wants its members and future members […]
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Richland Pregnancy Services invites churches and churchgoers to participate in Change for Life campaign
Richland Pregnancy Services will have its 34th annual Change for Life baby bottle fundraiser taking place on Sunday, Jan. 17. The day, also known as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, invites churches to participate in the fundraiser by distributing baby bottles provided by Richland Pregnancy Services for churchgoers to collect money. Over 40 churches […]
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Catalyst and WMFD-TV to host annual virtual telethon in February — marking its 30th anniversary
The pandemic has taken its toll on a lot of people emotionally, physically and mentally. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of one’s self and their loved ones have prevented those people from seeking out the familial support they need. With so many people battling personal issues this year, mental […]
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Introduction to drugs at early ages causes two mothers to almost lose it all
Editor’s Note: This is the third of an ongoing series on mental health through the campaign KnowItB4UNeedIt, which encourages community members to educate themselves on the social services Richland county has to offer. These stories encompass local mental health services and ways to get help and know before you need it. During her first year […]
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Shop Small: Beyond Esthetics promotes end of the year self-care after a stressful year
MANSFIELD – It’s been a rough year, and because of that, it’s easy for people to forget to prioritize themselves and their own mental and physical health. Beyond Esthetics wants to give those who struggle over or under the surface a chance to take advantage of their full-service MedSpa. “We would love for community members […]
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Aviation enthusiast urges Mansfield community to support new Aviation museum
The history of aviation extends for more than 2,000 years, and for as long as it’s been around Mansfield has contributed to its advancement. Scott Schaut, director of the Mansfield Memorial Museum, has his sight set on raising enough funds for a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building that could become the newest educational attraction in […]
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Lutheran Village Assisted Living gives families reassurance that their loved ones are in good hands
Bob Kern grew up on a farm with his family. From an early age, he and his brothers learned the ins-and-outs of farming, although their parents managed most of the responsibilities. However, as his parents, Steven and Cora Kern, got older, they began to need their children’s help more often. While it was manageable at […]
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Shop Small: Allure Studios Salon & Spa delivers a season of pampering for the Mansfield community
MANSFIELD – Self-care has never felt more important during the rocking rollercoaster that has been 2020. For 20 years, Allure Spa Salon & Spa has served the Mansfield community with its services. Customers walk out feeling like the person they want to be. Allure Spa wants everyone to have the experience of being pampered and […]
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Community Opportunity promotes a hyper-local workforce region
Large job fairs in the past have given many job seekers luck in terms of finding the right career for them. However, like most large events, there haven’t been many opportunities for connection face to face. In the past years in Richland County, the same story could be told. Without job fairs, and only limited […]