MANSFIELD — A chance meeting with a 17-year old mother changed everything for Brittany Baxter. A teen mom herself, Baxter had her first child at 18 and her second at 19. Two summers ago, she met a 17-year-old mother with no parental guidance and no clear path forward. “She was just a young girl with […]
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Warming centers remain a lifeline as temperatures plunge in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Local warming centers continue to serve as a critical lifeline for residents without reliable shelter as dangerously low temperatures grip Richland County this week. Overnight warming center maintains steady attendance First United Methodist Church, located at 12 North Diamond Street, continues to operate its overnight warming center whenever temperatures or wind chills drop […]
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1,300 children experience the magic of Christmas at the ARC Empowerment Center
MANSFIELD — Little eyes widened, laughter echoed through the halls and tiny hands clutched newly chosen gifts. At the ARC Empowerment Center’s “Deck the Halls with Children’s Laughter” event, children experienced the wonder and joy of Christmas in a magical, hands-on way. The event, now in its fifth year, transforms the center into a festive […]