If you haven’t had a skin screening or missed going to the dermatologist due to social distancing, it may be time to schedule a skin check. One out of five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. It is the most common cancer in the United States worldwide, but it’s also one […]
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Little Buckeye Museum gives special thanks to community after reopening
On June 9, Little Buckeye Museum’s doors opened for the first time in over a year since the pandemic shut the entire world down. And as those doors opened, so did the door of imagination for children once again. “We’re very excited about it. We’ve had good attendance already,” said Fred Boll, Little Buckeye’s executive […]
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HIV prevention program helps Ohio citizens receive free medication
GALION – Colton Underwood, 24, had an HIV scare in 2020 when his former partner revealed to him that he became involved with someone outside their relationship. Though Underwood did not test positive, that scare was enough for him to decide that he wanted to start taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) just to be safe. “I’ve […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts offers new art and theatre classes this summer
This summer, Richland Academy of the Arts takes back the summer with their new and returning summer classes and workshops from June through August. Jacy Warrick will be teaching two classes and one workshop. Each of her classes caters to different demographics. Her Creativity and Connection Class will be for families ages 3 and up […]
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13-year-old makes full recovery after braving traumatic eye injury
Author’s Note: “Smith” is a pseudonym used to protect the family’s confidentiality. MANSFIELD – For 13-year-old Marcus Smith, being involved in sports means everything. From football to basketball to baseball, he keeps himself busy throughout the school year. Unfortunately, his involvement came to a screeching halt in February when he was accidentally struck by his twin […]
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New summer employment program offers teens more ways to get involved
This summer, teens between the ages of 14 and 18 will have the opportunity to get to work. Richland County Job and Family Services, partnered with Youth and Family Council, has launched a summer employment program starting in June that will last for 10 weeks. The summer employment program gives teens the chance to reconnect […]
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Hummel Group provides immediate assistance for business owner after drunk driver plows through building
The first week of April wasn’t a good time for Merle Miller, owner of Stewardship Property Solutions. At 1:30 a.m., a drunk driver slammed into his office building located in Massillon. Fortunately, no one was in the building at the time, which still left a big mess to clean up property and insurance wise. Luckily, […]
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Spherion bounces back: job seekers relieved after securing direct-to-hire positions during pandemic
Vicki Scott worked in staffing for 25 years, managing offices in Columbus. It was a job in which she felt secure and useful. She never expected to feel anything less. When COVID-19 hit the U.S. in March 2020, Scott faced a harsh reality. “I had always had a very steady career,” Scott said. “I loved […]
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Black Belt Pro Fitness opens enrollment for summer camp 2021
An action packed summer awaits as Black Belt Pro Fitness opens enrollment for parents to sign their children up for summer camp starting on June 1. Camp is run by the martial arts instructors at Black Belt who are seasoned in building self-confidence in kids, giving them the opportunity to grow, make friends and discover […]
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120 Sturges renovations almost complete — space reaches full capacity
In April 2020, Focus Property Group made a goal to have renovations for 120 Sturges done in 18 months. Today, they’re happy to announce that the project is close to completion in just a little over 12 months. “We are in the process of our last two (renovations),” Stephanie Zader said. “We’re finishing up one […]