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Declaration Fitness
Declaration Fitness Hard work, dedication, and fitness are not only key aspects of CrossFit, but are also closely associated with the Lytle Family. The four siblings (Sam, Wally, JP and Janine) grew up with an active lifestyle. Whether playing organized sports or working on their farm, the Lytle kids were encouraged to be outside and…
Read MoreWooster Appliance
Wooster Appliance Wooster Appliance first opened its doors in the late 1950s on East Liberty Street. At that time, it was called Jollif and Stucker. Initially offering television and appliance repair, they later added appliance sales. The business changed ownership in the 70s. At that time, the name changed to Wooster Appliance and the businesses…
Read MoreEast Union Bulk Food
East Union Bulk Food Like family heirlooms, values can be passed down from one generation to the next. When Grandpa (Christian) Schlabach and his wife Emma purchased a small bulk food store in 1983, he knew it had the potential to grow. Christian had spent most of his life in the farming industry, but in…
Read MoreHealthMarkets Don Walton
HealthMarkets Don Walton Before becoming an insurance agent, Don Walton built a career driving trucks. Even with a great salary, he knew something was missing. With a wife and 3 daughters at home, he was constantly on the road. Don missed concerts, school functions, family dinners, and even first steps. He knew there had to…
Read MoreMarion Public Library
Marion Public Library On any given day, Marion Public Library hosts a variety of programs and events for the public to attend – sometimes with more than half a dozen options. If there’s one thing the library hopes these programs can foster in the community, it would be “connections”. It’s been decades since libraries have…
Read MoreMIPA Family Care
MIPA Family Care Before he became Dr. Gardner, Raymond had a passion for history and math. He thought about studying education and becoming a history teacher, but felt it wouldn’t challenge him to get outside his comfort zone and be more outgoing. While he was dating his then-girlfriend (now-wife), Barb, she was studying for nursing…
Read MoreWaldo Animal Clinic
Waldo Animal Clinic Before she became Dr. Megan Soehnlen, Megan Byrne was a little girl that loved her pets. From dressing up her cat, Sandy, and pushing her around in a stroller to 4H and caring for livestock, young Megan always knew she wanted to be a vet one day. Little did she know, the…
Read MoreShaw Ott Medical
Shaw Ott Medical In the spring of 1950, Dick Shaw and Dave Ott opened Shaw Ott Drugs in Mansfield. The drug store initially filled prescriptions and offered refreshments such as soda fountain drinks, milkshakes, and even sandwiches. The business grew faster than Dick or Dave ever imagined and by 1968, Shaw Ott Medical had expanded…
Read MoreKeto Zone
Keto Zone At the end of 2016, Les Kiser weighed nearly 350 pounds and was too sick to work. Over the span of 10 years, he had multiple heart attacks, six stents placed in his heart, and was suffering from diabetes as well as other medical issues. He was taking 34 medications and insulin daily.…
Read MoreDearman Moving and Storage
Dearman Moving and Storage The Campbell Family has been an integral part of Dearman Moving & Storage since its opening in 1963. Jeff Campbell was an operations manager at the company before working his way up the ladder to become president of the moving division. In 1980, Jeff bought the moving portion of the company…
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