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UH Samaritan doctor explains benefits of seeking hospice, palliative care at end of life
Most people are familiar with the idea of hospice, although at times they simply associate hospice care with death. What most do not realize is palliative care is a part of hospice care and is aimed at quality of life. The two terms can be used interchangeably and the care provided to patients who receive hospice or palliative care is to ease their stress and enable the best possible quality of life and support them and their...
Junior golfers show their talent in Ashland Times-Gazette tourney at Brookside Golf Course
The 44th annual Ashland Times-Gazette Jr. Golf Championship tournament was played at Brookside Golf Course on July 17 and July 18. The winner in the girls Division 5 competition, ages 15-18, was decided in a sudden death playoff for the second year in a row, and for the second year in a row it was the same two girls. Only this year the winner was different.
Loiter Café says opening stalled until Cuyahoga County Land Bank provides adequate power
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ismail Samad, operator of Loiter Café & Marketplace, says he already has burned one week of the allotted 30 days a Cuyahoga County judge recently gave him to open the East Cleveland community hub. He’s says he’s discouraged, alleging that his landlord – the Cuyahoga County Land Bank – will not supply adequate electrical service for Loiter’s corner of the Mickey’s Building at 12250 Euclid Avenue where the café is located.
GLCAP ready to help area residents to stay cool
FREMONT - Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) will help eligible Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood County residents stay cool during the summer months through the Summer Crisis Program, taking place now through Sept. 30. Utility bill aid offered through crisis program. The Summer Crisis Program http://www.glcap.org/summercooling provides utility bill...
Greater Cincinnati high school football top 10 defensive secondary players
With the start of another high school football season just over one month away, The Enquirer is again ranking the best players by position in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Defensive backs and safeties make their home beyond the line of scrimmage. They live for the interceptions, the pass break-ups, and the celebrations that come with them. A total of 11 defensive backs were named to the all-state first team for their respective division, and...
Global tech outage impacting families’ ability to get needed support from state programs
A major technology outage is causing big problems for companies around the world, impacting everything from airlines to hospitals. It’s also making it harder for people across Ohio and in the Miami Valley to put food on the table to feed their families.
Commissioners OK Children Services levy, discuss plans for regional sewer district
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Friday to place a 1.8-mill, five-year renewal levy for Lorain County Children Services on the November ballot. The board also discussed early plans for a regional sewer district including Lorain County and Vermilion, the so-called "6119 plan" after the Ohio Revised Code statute that allows for the creation of those districts.
Neighbors save 'Toto' lookalike from burning house
VERMILION — It was just another day, a pleasant May afternoon when Matt Green heard his wife yelling there was serious trouble. “The neighbor’s house is on fire! The neighbor’s house is on fire!”. Two doors down, on the same side of the street on Idleview Drive,...
Boil advisory in effect for Elyria residents through at least Saturday
ELYRIA — A boil advisory remains in effect for Elyria water customers. After a brief power outage early Thursday morning caused low water pressure and prompted a usage restriction for non-essential water use through Friday afternoon, Safety/Service Director Chris Pyanowski said the boil advisory will remain in effect until the city receives Environmental Protection Agency approval.
Anna grad Simpson earns Rush Limbaugh Foundation scholarship
ANNA — Aaron Simpson, a recent graduate of Anna High School, has been awarded the Rush Limbaugh Foundation American Hero Scholarship. The Rush Limbaugh Foundation website states that, “The American Hero Scholarship is available to those whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is a current or former U.S. Military service member or first responder.
Dog waits 830 days to be adopted from Wayne County shelter
WOOSTER, Ohio (WOIO) - Athena has spent more than half her life hoping to find a “fur-ever” family, and she’s waiting for you at the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. She came to WCDS on April 9, 2022, and July 19 marks her 832nd day...
Richland County restaurant inspections: The latest reports and critical violations
Richland Public Health's food services program is the licensing and inspection department for food service operations, temporary and mobile food services, vending locations and retail food establishments. "When a health code violation is observed, education regarding the issue is provided to the operator and corrective measures are provided," according to the department.
Young go-kart racer living life in the fast lane
For 11-year-old Brecksville resident Brady Lewandowski, checkered flags and finishing ahead of the pack has become a way of life. Lewandowski, who began go-kart racing at age 5, won his first championship in the 8-12 age group at Thompson Kart Raceway in 2021. He currently trains and competes in a 10-race series at Pitt Race Karting in Wampum, Pennsylvania, in the Junior Sportsman’s Class. He also competes in national go-kart racing events held at the track.
Ohio State target Trey McNutt pushes back his commitment date
Trey McNutt is not ready to make his college decision quite yet. The highly coveted Sharker Heights star was scheduled to announce where he would play college football on Friday evening, choosing between finalists Florida, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas A&M and USC. However, that will no longer happen. A few hours before the expected announcement, McNutt announced that he would push back his decision to Wednesday, Aug. 3.
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