SHELBY — Arica Uplinger signed a certificate with her name on it, affirming her plans to attend Bowling Green University in the fall. It was a surreal moment for Uplinger, a senior at Shelby High School just 12 days away from graduation. Shelby High School had its second annual Signing Day on Tuesday morning. Signing […]
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BookTrib’s Bites: From Soviet Subterfuge to Space Operas and Time Travel
(NewsUSA) – Writers of the Future Volume 39 by L. Ron Hubbard Discover the new voices in science fiction and fantasy accompanied by three masters of the genre. These captivating stories are selected by Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, Nnedi Okorafor, Robert J. Sawyer, Kevin J. Anderson, Jody Lynn Nye, and others. Be amazed. Be […]
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3 ways to make adventure exciting — and tires boring
(BPT) – The thrill of the road is never the road itself. The beauty of a journey comes from enjoying the views before you, not the surface beneath you. When you’re on an adventure, the last thing you want to worry about is your tires. You want to focus on the experience and enjoy the […]
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Don’t let cybercrime shutter your small business
(BPT) – The expanded use of technology offers big benefits for businesses. Without the right safeguards, it also means more vulnerability to cyberattacks. Often lacking effective technology controls, small businesses are easy targets for hackers. According to a 2021 Verizon report, 46% of cyber breaches affected businesses with less than 1,000 employees. Of the small […]
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Final Field Day: Barb Hendrix retires after 34 years teaching at Clear Fork
BELLVILLE — Barb Hendrix was in her element. Hundreds of students were spread out across the lawn in front of Bellville Elementary, rotating through Field Day stations. Little feet dribbled soccer balls, jumped rope and hopped towards the finish line of a potato sack race. A DJ set up shop by the playground, blasting peppy […]
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4 ways parents can help their young drivers be road ready
(BPT) – Do you remember the excitement of getting your driver’s permit and license? For teens, driving represents freedom and independence. However, they must understand it’s a privilege with serious responsibilities. You may be feeling some anxiety about your teen driver, but you can help prepare them for this important milestone. Before letting your teenager […]
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This budget-friendly innovation lets you add a bathroom anywhere
(BPT) – After years of home improvement enthusiasm, homeowners are approaching renovations differently. Inflation means projects cost more, but rather than shelving their home improvement dreams, homeowners are being strategic by choosing renovations that are budget-friendly with a focus on functional spaces, like the bathroom. Case in point: Nearly 28% of American homeowners plan to […]
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How to Control Your Asthma When Outdoor Air Quality is Bad
(StatePoint) Asthma, a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for over 24 million Americans, is often exacerbated by air pollution and the effects of climate change. However, understanding how the environment impacts asthma can help you minimize your exposure to air pollutants and prepare for extreme weather events. As part of its Promoting Asthma Friendly […]
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GALLERY: Field Day at Bellville Elementary
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Law enforcement and mental health professionals partner for CIT training
MANSFIELD — Jeffrey Hutchinson paced back and forth across the stage, clinging a pocket knife. Jay Blackshear and Heather Logan, both security personnel at OhioHealth’s Mansfield Hospital, tried to get him to surrender the knife as an audience of first responders watched the scene unfold. Hutchinson, a local actor, was part of the Friday’s Crisis […]