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Are your alarms up to snuff?
You know spring is nearly here when it’s time to move our clocks forward to Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 12. But did you also know the National Fire Protection Association promotes the “Change your Clocks, Change your Batteries,” campaign as a reminder to homeowners to change batteries in their smoke alarms? I thought this...
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Willoughby-Eastlake Schools offers students the opportunity to sharpen their skills in preparation for post-high school careers
Providing a viable career path and fostering employability skills for high school students in Willoughby-Eastlake Schools is the lofty goal of the Career Options program, which currently serves 23 students from Eastlake North and Willoughby South High Schools. According to program director Jessica Varcho, the hardworking students spend half of...
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Measure against the others
February kicks off Northeast Ohio’s Home Show Season. If the hundreds of booths and thousands of attendees tell us anything, it’s that people are thinking about home improvement right now. Those credit card bills from holiday gifting are paid, and you might even be looking forward to a tax refund coming your way. The next big show is...
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Evaluate your prescription drug coverage under Medicare and find out if you can save
According to a 2019 KFF Tracking Poll, 89% of people over the age of 65 have reported that they take at least one medication regularly, with more than half of those taking more than four medications regularly. 28% of seniors say it’s difficult to purchase their medications due to cost. Fortunately, as of January 1, 2023, with the passing of...
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Anthony Piscazzi’s local, handcrafted, small-batch spirits are making a big splash in Northeast Ohio
Anthony Piscazzi, founder of the popular The Merchant Tavern, in Akron’s Merriman Valley, has quite the pedigree. His great-uncle John “The Merch” Piscazzi was the founder of Akron’s beloved The Wine Merchant, while his great-grandmother prepped for the restaurant in her Italian home kitchen. In high school, Anthony bussed tables for...
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