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Playing and playing – and playing some more
There was nothing like summer on River Road. No more undershirts, no more shoes – just three whole months of carefree days perfect for cloud wat...

Legislation would put a stop to surprise hospital bills
Far too many Americans face out-of-control surprise medical bills, often for emergency care, despite the fact that they spend their hard-earned money ...

Managing diabetes is not always easy
Question: My husband has type 2 diabetes, and lately he has been frustrated about his blood sugar. Even though he gives himself the proper dose of ins...

Steel yourself: ‘Tis the season for sweet treats
Question: I don’t usually have much of a sweet tooth, but during the holidays I tend to go overboard on cookies and other baked goods at parties...
Boomer Blog: Of dungarees and record hops
Another one of those photos recently came up on Facebook - the kind that shows an item from the past, with instructions to “share” upon re...
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 2-8
The National Alliance on Mental Illness announces that Oct. 2-8 is “National Mental Illness Awareness Week.”In 1990, the U.S. Congress est...

Test dairy, nutrition IQ with MyPlate quizzes
Question: My son, who is 11, says that since butter is made from milk, it should be counted as a dairy food. I know that it’s not dairy, but can...
Boomer Blog: It’s the first day of school for everyone
For sixty some years of my life, the best day of any year was the first day of school. I enjoyed holidays, but the annual highlight was always the day...
CCPA auction to raise funds for local preservation
It is back. The Décor and More Auction is back. The auction is the first of several fundraising events that the CCPA holds every year. It will be...
Madison-Champaign ESC preschool classrooms receive 5-Star ratings
The Madison-Champaign ESC is proud to announce that each of our preschool classrooms have been audited by ODE’s Step Up To Quality efforts and h...