MANSFIELD — On Saturday, Oct. 17, teens from around the country will compete to see who will be named America’s Next Top Young Entrepreneur at the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) 12th annual Saunders Scholars National Competition. The Shark Tank style pitch competition will award over $80,000 in cash prizes and college scholarships to the Saunders […]
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Commentary: Finding quiet amidst the noise
Life feels so noisy right now. There is a lot to be worked up about, so many decisions that need to be made, so many heartaches to mourn, so many injustices that need righted. Amidst it all, we have to carry on with our daily lives and keep it all together. It seems like everyone […]
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Reneta Music: Mansfield’s ‘Wonder Woman’ of fitness
MANSFIELD — Reneta Music has dressed as Wonder Woman for Halloween in the past. She just acts like one the remainder of the year, seldom slowing down a fitness/training pace that would have made Queen Hippolyta proud. Kettlebell classes. Karate classes. Nutrition classes. Personal training sessions. Teaching school gym classes. Mornings. Afternoons. Evenings. In-person. Online. […]
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Ashland County woman, 95, reflects on a full life in the region
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was submitted to Richland Source by Christina Littleton, Community Relations Manager at Mansfield Place. She can be reached at clittleon@enlivant.com. MANSFIELD — Katherine Dillion, 95, is known to her friends at Mansfield Place as Katie. She is living her best life full of life, fun, smiles, and friendships. Dillon was born […]
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Fun events to do during the month of October
MANSFIELD – Although the eventful month of October won’t be what people have typically expected each year, there are still plenty of things to do and be excited for in Mansfield. Here’s a list of just a few fun opportunities to get involved individually or with family and friends: Oct. 2: First Friday & Saturday Pop-Up […]
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Commentary: We’re wrong about what makes someone ‘smart’
This week, my second grader, Eloise, came home from school and, as I do most days, I asked her what she learned. She said, “I learned that I can count on my fingers, I don’t have to have all the math memorized.” I was ecstatic. When she was in first grade, in spite of the […]
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Ohio ranks second highest for gym return rates — How does Richland County fare?
MANSFIELD — According to a recent survey, only 30.98% of gym members across the U.S. have returned to their gym since re-openings began back in June. The global impact of COVID-19 continues to keep people away from public, mass-meeting places. In Ohio, 48.86% of gym members have returned, making the state the second highest in […]
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Rural Shelby woman’s dream of writing career realized
SHELBY — When Faye Henderson was in the fifth grade her teacher told his students to write a story. Her imagination came alive, and she escaped into the characters, the plot, and the setting. The students considered their works were published when they had the opportunity to read them aloud. That time was the most […]
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Commentary: Why Mansfield shouldn’t play politics with racism — What I learned about local leadership this summer
Editor’s Note: This is a monthly educational series about racism. Contributors include Donna Hight, Beth Castle, Margaret Lin, Deanna West-Torrence, Renda Cline, Tiffany Mitchell, Crystal Davis Weese, Brigitte Coles and Amy Hiner. I’d like to share my experience with you this summer as I watched a number of our community leaders here stand squarely in the […]
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Breaking out of bad habits
Think about a season in your life when you were truly thriving. In those seasons, you’re operating on all cylinders: eating well, sleeping well, my energy is positive, my work is strong and my relationships are healthy. All of those elements work in synchronicity, each influencing the next as you operate at your full potential. […]