MANSFIELD – Judge Ron Spon seeks additional Court Appointed Special Advocates to gather information and make informed recommendations to the Court on behalf of children in need. The CASA program is a nationally-recognized court service for serving the best interests of neglected and abused children. Judge Spon initiated a CASA program in Richland County Juvenile […]
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2018 JABC 8U team hosts tryouts in Shelby on Sept. 10
SHELBY — The Johnny Appleseed Baseball Club is hosting additional tryouts for its 8-and-under team on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. at Siegfried Field (15 E. Smiley Ave. in Shelby – right next to Glens Surplus). The player must be 7 or 8 and cannot turn 9 before May 1, 2018. This is a […]
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Gregg Orthodontics: Familiar faces wearing braces
ASHLAND — You don’t have to be born with a perfect smile to end up with one. Just ask some of Hollywood’s finest celebrities that wore braces or Invisalign to get the smile of their dreams. Emma Watson (Harry Potter), Faith Hill (country artist), Niall Horan (One Direction), and Jaden Smith (Karate Kid) wore braces […]
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Insurance claims after a crash are based on coverage
Auto insurance is meant to protect you by covering your bills after an accident. However, the amount of compensation can vary greatly depending on the type of claim that’s made by insurance carriers and the value of your vehicle. The decision to have your vehicle repaired or declared a total loss directly impacts how much […]
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YMCA Preschool and Early Learning Center surrounds families with support
MANSFIELD — Apollo Thackrah-Thien enjoys playing in the Mansfield Area YMCA gymnasium, swimming and socializing with friends. As he approaches his fourth birthday this May, the animated boy continues to grow and advance through the Y Preschool and Early Learning Center. Thackrah-Thien first attended the infant care program as a 6-week- old, and then he progressed […]
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Age is critical to timing orthodontic treatment
ASHLAND — Seeking orthodontic treatment at the appropriate age can be very important, and finding the right orthodontic practice can make it a great experience! Here are some guidelines and hints to make this as easy as possible. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children be seen for their first orthodontic exam no later than […]
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LIVESTRONG helps Clear Fork teen in fight vs. brain cancer
BELLVILLE — The courage and hope of 17-year-old Grant Reed emanates from his being. His schedule, filled with school work and typical teenage activities, keeps him focused on his ultimate goal of beating brain cancer. One activity in particular has improved his well-being: the LIVESTRONG program at the Mansfield Area YMCA. Reed graduated from the […]
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A balancing act between memorable and complex
Thinking of a new password can be frustrating — every service and website seems to have different requirements about length, complexity and special characters. In order to secure yourself against hackers, it’s important to think of a password. WHAT’S IN A PASSWORD? Most websites and services encrypt passwords before storing them on their servers. As […]
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Braces or Invisalign … what’s the deal?
ASHLAND — The options for creating your dream smile can be more confusing than ever. Orthodontic specialists have 2 to 3 years of additional training beyond their dental degree and will provide you with the best treatment plan to design your smile. Thankfully, today you have clear, comfortable, and efficient methods for tooth alignment and […]
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Financial planner should have a financial plan for the future
When meeting with a client for the first time, I often outline the two most basic things I try to achieve for them: (1) Help them get the best rates of return, commensurate with their individual risk tolerance (2) to provide them with a confidence in regards to their current situation now and into the […]