Only six players have made multiple game-winning buzzer beater shots in the NBA playoffs. Who’s made the most? It’s not a surprise to anyone in Ohio. The king is The King, LeBron James, of Akron — by far. Be sure to note this stat doesn’t include Monday night’s crucial baskets, when James hit a game-tying […]
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Attention voters: Deadline is today to request absentee ballots to be sent through the mail
MANSFIELD — The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot to be sent through the mail for the May 2 primary election is today, April 25, according to the Richland County Board of Elections. The local elections office at 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 101, will be open until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, according to elections […]
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Mansfield’s John Sherman played a critical role in finishing the Washington Monument
Inside the Sherman RoomThis story is from Mary McKinley, who operates the Sherman Room at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library. The Sherman Room is a treasure trove of local historical content. For more of Mary’s posts, blogs, and content, be sure to check out this link. MANSFIELD — Since Monument Day was last week […]
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Did You Know Histamine Is Important for Sleep-Wake Stability?
(BPT) – It’s easy to ignore feelings of tiredness and sleepiness during the day. For many people, these feelings may be a result of a poor night’s sleep; however, for others, excessive daytime sleepiness can be a sign of an underlying sleep disorder, like narcolepsy, which can impact and disrupt daily life. Narcolepsy is a […]
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Tired of tightening your budget? Here’s how to find a side hustle you’ll love
(BPT) – Tighten the purse strings. Balance the budget. Cut back. There are many ways to say it, but the current economy has millions of Americans doing the same thing: struggling to make ends meet. Wouldn’t it be nice to alleviate the financial pressure? For some people, this means asking for help. Four in 10 […]
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Free jazz concert on Sunday at Richland Academy of the Arts
MANSFIELD — Jazz music is where America came together. A free concert on Sunday, April 30, at the Richland Academy of the Arts will help show that off during national “Jazz Appreciation Month.” The show starts at 3 p.m. and will feature Steve Brown and Friends. Jazz developed in the United States in the very […]
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Talk with kids about substance use; you can make a difference
(BPT) – Did you know that the younger someone is when they start drinking alcohol or using other drugs, the more likely they are to develop a substance use disorder as an adult? And with more than 140,000 people dying from excessive alcohol use in the United States each year, according to the Centers for […]
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Ontario Senior Citizen Prom returns next month
ONTARIO — Ontario will host its second annual Senior Citizen Prom on May 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The free semi-formal dance is open to senior citizens from Ontario and the surrounding area. The event will feature a live band, food, a photo booth, raffle prizes and lots of dancing. Attendees must RSVP by […]
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Shelby family transformed by community’s incredible support
SHELBY — Six months ago, Victor Uyoa, Sr., of Shelby, was about to go into surgery for a liver transplant when his wife told him that some people wanted to help the family and were going to “do some work” on their house. “That’s what I remember,” Uyoa said, sitting on the sofa in his […]
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How to Manage Birth Defects for a Lifetime
(Family Features) An estimated 1 in 33 babies is born with a birth defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While some require minimal intervention after birth, many birth defects affect the individual, parents and families across a lifetime. Birth defects are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost […]