(NAPSI)—Nearly 100,000 people in the U.S. are affected with sickle cell disease—maybe even someone you know—yet there’s very little general awareness of the disease in part because it’s mostly not visible. In addition, it affects each individual differently—symptoms and complications of the disease range from tolerable to severe. One Family’s Story David Dandridge, Jr., was born with […]
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Want to avoid costly clogs? 5 tips on how to flush smart every day
(BPT) – July 1 is Flush Smart Day, a nationwide initiative to educate and encourage everyone to practice smart flushing habits all year long. All too often, products that weren’t designed to be flushed down the toilet end up in pipes and sewer systems, causing damage to a home’s sewer system and beyond. According to […]
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Mansfield receives donation of 100 trees from Alta Florist & Greenhouse to commemorate centennial anniversary
MANSFIELD — Josh Maurer and Michael Henry, owners of the Alta Florist & Greenhouse, originally thought the business was founded in 1947. “The granddaughter of the founder came to us as she ripped through her family album and corrected us very sternly last year that our (founding) was in 1923,” Josh Maurer told Mansfield City […]
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GALLERY: Vegas Baby! Adult Prom at the Richland County Fairgrounds
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Tips for Selecting the Right Railing for Your Deck
(BPT) – When you look at a deck, what is the first thing you see? Odds are it’s the railings that catch your eye before anything else. While railings provide an obvious and necessary safety function, they also serve an important aesthetic role by creating a decorative frame for an outdoor space and defining the […]
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Mount Gilead woman joins Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club
MARION – Mount Gilead resident Natasha M. Grau joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club after her safety belt saved her from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on state Route 100 in Marion County on April 15. Ohio State Highway Patrol Sergeant Ryan E. Purpura, Public Affairs Unit, on behalf of the Marion Post, […]
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AU grad earns Fulbright Scholar award
ASHLAND – Larry Dorenkamp, who graduated with a master’s degree in American history and government from Ashland University in May 2022, has earned a prestigious Fulbright Roving Scholar in America Studies award, the Fulbright Program announced recently. This Roving Scholar award affords Dorenkamp the opportunity to go to Norway and spend the 2023-24 academic year […]
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Housing study: Richland County Regional Planning hopes to use grant funds to address early goals
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Regional Planning Commission hopes to use $50,000 in state grant funds to begin work on two goals identified in a recent housing study, including an effort to unify zoning terminology across all of the county’s townships. “Developers often struggle with these different zoning techs because they’re so different,” RCRPC Executive […]
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Radiant and resilient: Nourish your skin this summer with top dermatologist tips
(BPT) – As the sun’s warm embrace calls people outdoors, the beauty of summer weather is undeniable. While there are near endless possibilities for outdoor activities, this season can also have a big impact on skin health. Scorching temps, changing humidity and harmful UV rays can take a toll, so it’s important to be mindful […]
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2nd victim from Mansfield shooting on Thursday flown to Cleveland hospital
MANSFIELD — The second victim from a shooting inside a car on West Fourth Street on Thursday afternoon was taken by medical helicopter to a Cleveland hospital, according to police. His condition was not known on Friday morning. One person was killed in the shooting,which happened around 1:30 p.m. near the entrance to North Lake Park. […]