MANSFIELD – With more technical, entrepreneurial advances being made every day, it’s the perfect time to begin a new career, and for some, possibly even change it. Despite the stigma surrounding the older generation being “too old” to pursue another career path, experts have shared that there’s never a time limit on discovering yourself. Pamela […]
Tierra Thomas, Thrive Reporter
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Mansfield residents head into 2020 with hopeful expectations and resolutions
MANSFIELD – With the new year (and decade) setting in, people around the world begin with the age-old concept of New Year’s resolutions. According to a study done by Proactive Mindfulness, 40 to 45 percent of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. The top three resolutions are weight loss, joining an exercise […]
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Mind Body Align challenges you to take 10,000 steps a day
MANSFIELD – Annamarie Fernyak, founder of Mind Body Align, power walks in place alongside her co-worker Jennifer Blue in the tiny kitchen located inside of The Butterfly House. She casually chews on a chip with some dip in hand while trying to build up a sweat. “I’m aware of the irony here,” she says with […]
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Meet the 2020 Strive to Thrive contestants
MANSFIELD – In February 1993, Rachel Barr lost her left leg after being diagnosed with neurofibromatosis. Twenty-six years and three leg revisions later, she’s fearlessly entering a contest to test her physical strength and get fit. “It’s time to take care of me. I don’t need to self-destruct when something goes wrong and it’s time […]
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Richland Source welcomes Tierra Thomas as thrive reporter
MANSFIELD – There are only so many moments in life that you can count on one hand and say “that’s when it all changed.” For me, this is one of them. I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, always loving big cities and considering myself a “city girl.” However, the one downside to the […]
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Family-run Old Carolina Barbeque Company brings people together
Serving fresh low and slow-smoked meats and scratch-made sides, Old Carolina Barbeque Company brings an elevated experience and product at an affordable price. “In 2015 we opened Old Carolina at 2035 W. 4th Street in Ontario and have been serving award-winning barbecue ever since,” said Mark Feeney, franchisee of the company. The family-run business, started […]
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Specialty cocktails, holiday craft beers and holiday events offered at The Happy Grape
Since 2011, Paul and Pam Smith have opened the community of Mansfield up to a new realm of artistry, expression and good drinks with The Happy Grape, the first retail wine bar in the area. “We love our community and our customers. We get to be a part of all the great things that are […]
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Mary Anne’s Meats provides local meat, personal outreach
Mary Anne’s Meats is dedicated to providing local products to the Mansfield community. “From the time Mary Anne was a little girl she imagined her meat market the way it is today, kind of old fashioned, people-oriented and offering a beautiful array of healthy, real meat,” said Kym Lamb, social media and projects manager. This […]