Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by Ashland University. Ashland University has recently added two new programs that are more flexible for students to help them pursue their next steps in a leadership or organizational-focused role. Adjusted for the college’s adult learners, the organizational leadership and organizational training and development programs were launched in 2021 […]
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Richland Public Health’s Annual Report gives snapshot of area health and programs for the community
Editor’s Note Editor’s Note: “Live Well Richland” is a 6-part series brought to you by Richland Public Health, highlighting the programs they offer and the lives they impact. The Annual Report is a valuable asset to educate the community about health and wellness in their county. It tells the story of how Richland Public Health served […]
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Open Arms provides opportunity for those with developmental disabilities
Editor’s Note Editor’s Note: This story is sponsored by First Federal Community Bank. Chris Allison, CEO of Open Arms, believes that if you look past a disability, and see someone’s abilities, they shine a lot more. Started in Columbus in 2011, Open Arms is an all-in-one resource for individuals with developmental disabilities, providing in-home care, […]
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Brethren Care Village’s new Child Care Center adds special features for the community
Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by Brethren Care Village. On Feb. 1, Brethren Care Village welcomed its newest addition, the Child Care Center. Megan Langhurst, child care director, is ecstatic to bring child care to Ashland that offers unique qualities to the community. “I have a passion for children,” Langhurst said. “This is making […]
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Ohio State University’s “STEP” program enhances the lives of sophomore students through fellowship opportunity
Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by The Ohio State University at Mansfield. MANSFIELD — In Columbus, the Ohio State University’s Second-year Transformational Experience program (STEP) has benefited second-year students for eight years, and the Mansfield campus is excited to accelerate their program as well. In 2019, STEP expanded to regional campuses. Before the pandemic […]
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St. Peter’s new resilience coach impacts the lives of elementary school students and parents
Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by St. Peter’s High School. St. Peter’s Elementary School’s new social-emotional learning teacher and resilience coach, Amy Secrist, has made an incredible difference at the school in just a few months. “Resilience is the innate and learned ability to do and be your best, to recover from challenging events, […]
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The heart of the matter: Local man thankful for life-saving procedure
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in OhioHealth’s “Your Best Health” magazine in the Winter of 2021. John and Helen Fisher spent late 2020 at home together struggling to recover from the COVID-19 virus. “We split a can of tomato soup for our Christmas dinner,” Helen says. “We were so sick we didn’t want […]
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Catalyst Life Services to host 31st annual Virtual Telethon on Feb. 5
The 31st annual Catalyst Rehab Telethon will take place virtually on Feb. 5th on WMFD-TV. “As we approach the 31st Catalyst Rehab Telethon, I am reminded of the outpouring of support and unwavering compassion that is shown by our community,” said Laura Montgomery, CEO of Catalyst Life Services. “For this, I am truly grateful. We […]
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Adena Corporation sets a better future for the next generation of students to come
Editor’s Note This is part 2 of 6 in a series sponsored by Adena Corporation. This series will look at the local people behind the construction company’s projects across the world and right here in our community. From bullying to a learning disability, there are many different factors that can hinder a student’s education. One […]
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Catholic Charities 3E Project helps reformed citizen turn life around
Editor’s Note: This article is sponsored to you by Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo. Six years ago, Mansfield resident James Davis was on the wrong side of the tracks. He went to prison for five and a half years and spent the last six months in a halfway house. “I had run into a few […]