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A first-person series written by Chris Hershberger on how he went from being a "poor punk kid" in Mansfield to an Olympic Taekwondo All-American coach.
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MANSFIELD - Strive to Thrive contestant Tia Angelo used to smoke a pack of cigarettes in one day, but since before joining the contest, not so much as a single cigarette has touched her hands.
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The way Kelly Hohler sees it, she hasn’t done anything out of the ordinary. The Hillsdale community thinks otherwise.
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Editor's Note: This ongoing thrive series looks at how students on college campuses are innovating, overcoming challenges and living healthy lives.
As I write this, I was supposed to be packing for a week in San Diego, attending a conference with two of my friends and coworkers. I’ve never been to California, or the West Coast, and I have been ridiculously excited about the trip for six months.
This 10 for 10 guided, home workout will have you doing 10 exercises with 10 reps for each.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Richland Source asked readers to nominate heroes from the community in the fight against the coronavirus using our Open Source platform. One reader nominated Angie Henke, Jeremy Ward and Jason Knasinski of Reaching Out.
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Linda Chambers, managing director of the Humane Society of Richland County, was nominated as one of our Daily Heroes during the coronavirus crisis.
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We're sharing the news of your "Daily Hero" with everyone in north central Ohio through Richland Source, Ashland Source and Knox Pages.
Editor's Note: This ongoing thrive series looks at how students on college campuses are innovating, overcoming challenges and living healthy lives.
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MANSFIELD — With schools out of the classroom, students with disabilities are at risk of falling behind.
This full body stretching session can help relax muscles, relieve stress or tension, and keep your body limber.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Richland Source asked readers to nominate heroes from the community in the fight against the coronavirus using our Open Source platform. Braxton Daniels was among those nominated.
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MANSFIELD — Sue Hunt works as an administrative assistant at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital during the week and spends her time in Columbus at the Mapfre Stadium on the weekends.
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MANSFIELD — With Governor Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order still in effect due to COVID-19, many counseling agencies in Richland County have started using TeleHealth services, a method of virtual counseling.
I awoke this morning without the help of my alarm. The sun was shining and for a moment I was in sweet bliss, so rested and renewed.
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Vivian Winters is ready to help feed those in need as businesses close and their employees get laid off in the wake of Governor Mike Dewine's stay at home order to fend off the coronavirus.
Another home workout coming at you! This one is a low-impact, walk-fit aerobics class. Have fun!
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LEXINGTON — Megan Haring leans forward on her track chair, her elbows pointed as she rests her hands on the wheels, keeping her eyes focused on the 400-meter track in front of her.
Ready to move a little? We've got you covered with a 25-minute, Tabata-style workout.
Editor's Note: This ongoing thrive series looks at how students on college campuses are innovating, overcoming challenges and living healthy lives.
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MANSFIELD — With the coronavirus affecting and interrupting many lives, people must think of more ways to stay active and healthy during this pandemic.
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The moment when Gov. DeWine shut down Ohio schools for three weeks in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, I felt a melange of emotions. I was proud of our state’s proactive response, fearful about the seriousness of the situation and concerned about the impact of the closure on not …
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CJ Miller has autism. And he also has a whole network of caring adults around him.
Editor's Note: This article was submitted by Emily Freeman, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer.
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Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! While parties with green gear and green beer are definitely popular, cooking up some Irish food can make even the non-Irish feel a connection to the Emerald Isle.
The Strive to Thrive contestants have made it through nine weeks of this 12-week competition. Total weight loss to date and week nine (March 9 - March 15) body weight for each contestant is listed below. Additionally, Relative Body Fat Percentage Change, the measurement that will determine a…
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MANSFIELD — Work, travel, eat, work out, sleep. That’s what Strive to Thrive contestant Chuck Keesee’s weekly schedule since joining the contest.
I was around five months pregnant with my first daughter when it hit me like a ton of bricks: all this time, if I wanted to continue to have a career, I would need to figure out childcare. And, figuring out childcare would mean that I wouldn’t be the one home with my baby, with her each day …
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Editor's Note: This ongoing Thrive series looks at how students on college campuses are innovating, overcoming challenges and living healthy lives.
Editor's Note: This article was submitted by AJ Beddow, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer.
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MANSFIELD — With the Strive to Thrive contest just past the halfway point, contestants have kicked it into high gear as they race toward the finish line in April.
Editor's Note: This ongoing thrive series looks at how students on college campuses are innovating, overcoming challenges and living healthy lives.
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MANSFIELD - After going through a divorce, Strive to Thrive contestant Jonathan Lutzmann wants to get in shape to find new stability in his life.
Editor's Note: This article was submitted by Amber Richards, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer.
Eugene McNeil: Mowing Grass, thanking God, and watching racism shrink in Mansfield for over 50 years
You know those people who always seem to be in a good mood? Always smiling, positive and hopeful, even in the face of difficulty?
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MANSFIELD — With social media usage by youth increasing, depression and anxiety have grown exponentially in the past couple of years.
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Engineering students at North Central State College in Mansfield, Ohio, were able to take one of their innovations to help villages in four African countries cook and eat more efficiently.
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MANSFIELD — Formation Dance Studios opens this week, offering a wide range of classes to enjoy, including the first pole dancing class located in the Mid-Ohio region.
Growing up, your friends are built-in. Your peers are automatically in community with you, doing the same things and facing similar challenges more or less. It can be easy in a sense to find your friends when you’re growing up because you have a lot of leisure time you can invest into relati…
Editor's Note: This is part VII of a series on Thriving in the Martial Arts. Written by Chris Hershberger, he provides a first-person look at how he went from being a "poor punk kid" from Mansfield to an Olympic Taekwondo All-American coach.
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MANSFIELD -- Galion resident Heather Royse once starved herself to feel good about her body, but now she’s learning the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise with the Strive to Thrive contest.
Editor's Note: This article was submitted by Carol Mabry, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer.
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No one has it all figured out. No matter our station in life, when faced with problems, big or small, it can sometimes be hard to figure out what to do. I turn to trusted friends, family members, mentors and experts for advice on big and small things regularly.
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GALION — The Galion Sexual Health Clinic held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, becoming the first facility of its kind in the Mid-Ohio region.
MANSFIELD - The first surgery was done under partial anesthesia.
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Editor's Note: This ongoing thrive series looks at how students on college campuses are innovating, overcoming challenges and living healthy lives.
Editor's Note: This article was submitted by Nick Fetter, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer.
This will probably be the only article that I write for this Thrive series in the first-person, partly because I like my recipe articles to remain less like directives and more like teachings or guidelines.
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MANSFIELD — There are parts to every job that may be tedious or have someone questioning “why am I here?” but if those thoughts are an ongoing occurrence, that person may need to ask themselves if that negativity they’re bringing into the office will affect their co-workers.
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