MANSFIELD — No. All ants do not have wings and fly. Most species of ants reproductive’s have wings, the females upon mating lose theirs and the males after mating may or may not lose their wings but they die soon after the mating ritual is over. There are 360 species of ants in the United […]
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Fun in the sun, happy in the home
MANSFIELD — Summertime is home improvement time, and there’s no better way to make those improvements than with your home. If you’ve been a homeowner for some time and have built equity, you can draw on that equity through certain home financing programs. These options give you access to funds using your equity so you […]
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It’s not too late for a comfortable retirement
John and Linda didn’t have a lot of money to set aside while paying the mortgage and raising a family. Now that their kids are grown and the house is paid off, they’re concerned they may not have saved enough to retire in 10 years. Estimating how much money you’ll need in retirement – and […]
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Life insurance is about protecting your loved ones
MANSFIELD — Life insurance isn’t a fun thing to think about, and it may seem like an unnecessary expense. But if you have people who depend on you for financial support, then life insurance is really about protecting them in case something happens to you – your designated beneficiary would collect a financial benefit upon […]
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Sleeping with vampires
When I think of vampires my first thoughts run to Sesame Street and the harmless Count Dracula. I’m not much of a horror film fan but in 2016 we do have vampires living among us. They are in our beds! These vampires have six legs each, a broad oval shaped body, they are wingless (and […]
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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center invites community to help secure, restore facilities
Like a horse in the last furlongs of its race, Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center is coming closer and closer to the finish line. In the past year, Raemelton has taken steps to secure its facility and restore the beauty of the historic Frank Black Estate. Now, they are asking for the community’s help with an […]
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Spend wisely; save wisely
It all makes sense when Brittany’s parents talk about the importance of saving for her future. She just doesn’t see how it’s possible while living on her own and trying to pay off tens of thousands of dollars in college loans. Like many young people, Brittany feels daunted. She thinks of saving for retirement, a […]
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Who is the Ohio Motor Vehicle Repair Board?
MANSFIELD — Since December 1997, every independent collision repair shop is required by law to register with the State of Ohio. The program is administered by the Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Repair whose mission is to insure repair shop compliance with existing statutes such as taxation, worker benefits and minimization of pollution. In August […]
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Are moles just weird mice?
No, moles are not mice. Moles are not rodents. They belong to the mammalian Order Soricomorpha, as do shrews and hedgehogs. If you have ever seen a mole they definitely are weird looking. The Eastern mole is the species we have in Ohio. These moles have pointed snouts, large rounded front feet that have strong […]
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Beyond Dreams…Within Reach: Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center looks forward to exciting future
Raemelton has been in operation at the same South Trimble Road location since 1995. This past December, the purchase of the historic Black Estate was finalized via donations from John and Peter Black and the Robert and Esther Black Family Foundation, as well as an anonymous gift in memory of John Taylor. This has given […]