EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was submitted by Steve Allen of the North Central Ohio Sertoma club. MANSFIELD — Living with hearing loss has been a challenge for Mansfield’s Darrell Taylor. He’s just like anyone else with one exception, he’s deaf. So is his wife, Timara, and one of their two sons who are still very […]
Wellness Month 2025
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Financial wellness: Budgeting & saving tips
When beginning an exercise program, you might consult with a doctor first because everyone’s health is unique. A financial wellness plan can have a similar approach. The tips that follow this month are general in nature – because the best advice is to have a trusted financial professional you can talk with about your specific […]
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WATCH: Chitwood Martial Arts instructors share self-defense tip
Instructors at Team Chitwood Martial Arts & Fitness demonstrate how to deal with a front grab. This technique can be used male-to-male, but particularly is beneficial for female self defense.
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OhioHealth fitness center offers open house through Jan. 11
ONTARIO — The OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center is offering a week-long open house to encourage senior fitness in the new year. The fitness center is located at 1750 W. 4th Street. The event began Saturday, Jan. 4, and ends Jan. 11. The fitness center is providing tours, as well free workouts and group exercise […]
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Waterfalls & sand dunes: A Great Lakes winter hiking guide
Most likely, I could fight off a pack of flesh-craving timber wolves in the thick forests around Lake Superior in winter. That’s what I reasoned with mass delusion, as I drove towards the largest freshwater lake in the world, the one that “never gives up her dead,” Lake Superior. When there’s four feet of snow […]
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From vision to reality: Creating a roadmap for your perfect future
Mary Oliver’s poem The Summer Day resonates deeply with me. Her evocative words capture the essence of mindfulness and intentional living: Who made the world?Who made the swan, and the black bear?Who made the grasshopper?This grasshopper, I mean—the one who has flung herself out of the grass,the one who is eating sugar out of my […]
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Here’s your guide to starting a successful fitness journey
Embarking on a fitness journey can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it becomes a rewarding and empowering experience. Caitlin Harley, a personal trainer at the YMCA, shares her top tips for beginners looking to build sustainable habits and achieve their health goals. 1. Keep goal-setting simple Start by setting a big goal—something that […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to drive safely in hazardous weather
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol wants all motorists to be prepared for inclement winter weather during the month ahead. As some portions of Ohio experienced in late November and early December, the ever- changing winter weather patterns can catch drivers off guard. The best way to promote safe travel during the winter months […]
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Dry or damp January: Explore booze-free options at Phoenix Brewing Company
MANSFIELD — Taking part in Dry or Damp January doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the social scene. The Phoenix Brewing Company and its upstairs Spirit Room are ready to welcome you with an expanding menu of booze-free beverages that satisfy the palate and keep the good times rolling. Starting in 2025, the […]
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Living life intentionally can be a gateway to aging well
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was contributed by Diana Spore, PhD, a social gerontologist and advocate for those facing mental health challenges and those individuals living with dementia. “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength” (Betty Friedan) ASHLAND — As 2025 commences, let us reflect on what older adults (as […]