MANSFIELD – Pony Powersports Mansfield, a family-owned business, supports the local community by providing quality sales, service, parts and accessories for powersports enthusiasts. Located on 327 Ashland Road and open Tuesday through Saturday, the shop offers motorcycles, side-by-side, ATVs, UTVs and scooters to give customers a one-stop-shop for all of their powersports needs. “What surprised […]
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Little Buckeye calls on Richland community for Giving Tuesday
Only 24 percent of children’s museums are open across the country while the rest have been closed due to COVID-19. The pandemic has put a long-lasting effect on millions of lives in different ways, and one way includes the social and educational development of young children. Little Buckeye Children’s Museum closed in March and has […]
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Love on a Mission expands outreach and services to support LGBTQ youth
MANSFIELD – For a child or young adult, having an outlet to express themselves without fear or judgment can lead them toward a remarkable and freeing future. Anyone should have that experience, including LGBTQ youth. Love on a Mission (LOAM) has provided a safe and supportive environment for youth in order to help them be their […]
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary thrives despite challenges of the pandemic — exciting expansions planned for 2021
MANSFIELD – This year has never been a better time to get out and enjoy nature, the planet and the animals. Especially the beautiful birds. The Ohio Bird Sanctuary provides services to families, nature enthusiasts, educators, assisted living centers and the public. The rehabilitation services are provided statewide. The Sanctuary directly provides these services, but […]
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Idea Works Entrepreneurs’ Kitchen raising funds for a blast freezer to reduce food waste
MANSFIELD – Richland County has a booming micro-farm movement, and the Idea Works Entrepreneurs’ Kitchen actively supports it. The movement is comprised of farmers who dedicate themselves to bringing their fresh, nutritious produce to the local market; this is not just their passion – it’s their business. And that’s where things become difficult. It’s been […]
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The Visual Bucket List Foundation calls on community members to help fulfill children’s wishes
LEXINGTON – A lot of bucket lists this year for many people have gone unchecked, but some organizations are still doing everything they can to grant as many wishes as they can. The Visual Bucket List Foundation provides a unique and individualized visual experience for children losing their vision. Each gift is based on that […]
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Positive Parenting Program helps mother succeed in supporting child with disability
As a first-time mom, Ann Tope didn’t know what to expect at first when she had her son. Motherhood, as people have always said, comes naturally to most moms, so she hoped to easily slip into that role. Tope delivered her son in 2014, but unfortunately, she had little time to adapt to her new […]
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Shop Small: Metronome Music Inc. shows prosperity after 58 years in business
MANSFIELD – Finding the perfect musical instrument can sometimes be a difficult process. Depending on the type of musician, understanding the language of an instrument and the details can play a major factor into a purchase. In most large music shops, just being able to talk to the owner and get some clarification can seem […]
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Shop Small: Bellville local deli shop spreads faith in their community
BELLVILLE – Although no one predicted how 2020 would go, it’s certainly kept more people together now more than ever. As the holidays near, so do close family gatherings and last-minute grocery shopping. Locust Corners Bulk Foods & Deli LLC, a small business located in Bellville, offers personal service and quality products that have customers […]
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Richland Gives grants the opportunity to support local nonprofits
MANSFIELD — The holidays are right around the corner, and with the holidays comes a season of giving. In Richland County, Richland Gives—the most prominent giving event founded by the Richland County Foundation—will give many the opportunity to contribute to the local nonprofits they care about. Courtney Cline and her husband Michael, owners of Design […]