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As you read this, picture me yawning and staring blankly at my computer screen while my seven-month-old shouts gibberish in the background as he kicks his feet in a frenzy and reaches for anything he can put in his mouth.  Whew. I’m tired.  For the most part, I knew what I was in for before […]

Classrooms at Ontario Stingel Elementary looked a bit different Friday as students had the chance to participate in various wellness exercises led by locally trained volunteers. All elementary students in grades preschool through fifth grade rotated through different stations designed to improve their social, emotional, mental and physical wellness as part of the school’s second […]

Melissa Mabe’s brother died by suicide almost 10 years ago. “My family was deeply affected by the loss of my brother,” the Lexington woman said. “The death of a sibling is especially hard.” She described her brother, Heath, as her lifelong companion. “The grief was too much to bear for a long time,” she said. […]

“Society often overcompensates mediocrity while lightly passing over acts of extra courage, effort, and excellence.” — Brigadier Bill McGowan It’s without question Richland County is home to some courageous students who have demonstrated perseverance and strength in the face of adversity.  Ten of these students were recognized Tuesday during the Mansfield Rotary Club’s McGowan Courage Award […]

Jordan Tabor is a success story. The St. Peter’s High School student was diagnosed with autism at 4 years old. He attended two different preschools and encountered a variety of challenges. “When I started grade school, we discovered that people didn’t know much about autism,” Jordan said. “I endured several difficult situations while at the […]

No Cinco de Mayo party is complete without guacamole.  Here to show you how to make this delectable dip is Panchos Tacos restaurant in Mansfield.  The recipe calls for: 5 avocados 1 tomato (diced) 1 onion (diced) 1 bunch cilantro (chopped) 1 lime Salt to taste  Instructions: Pit the avocados and mash together in a […]

Imagine waking up every day of your life hoping that breathing wouldn’t be a struggle. Imagine putting on a vest that forcefully vibrates your chest so that the mucus will loosen and not build up on your lungs. You must also take a regiment of medicine each day to help prevent gallstones, decrease the amount […]

Mikey Tagg and his family, as well as the entire Ontario student body, have refused to allow his Down syndrome to define who he is. “His acceptance as ‘just another kid from Ontario’ has led him to reach his full potential,” said guidance counselor Veronica Cain in her McGowan Courage Award nomination letter. “This not only […]

Now that it’s National Bike Month it’s a great time to dust off your bicycle and get rolling. Whether you want to ride to work or school, avoid paying for gas, get some exercise in, help preserve the environment or simply enjoy exploring the area, cycling provides a perfect opportunity to do so. But before […]