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The owners at Plato’s Closet in Mentor have seen a sharp uptick in shoppers this summer

So long, sweatpants. With the pandemic year in our rearview mirror, people are heading back to the office, socializing again and rediscovering fashion. Clothing retailers across the country are reporting a surge in sales. Locally, the owners at Plato’s Closet in Mentor have seen a sharp uptick in shoppers this summer. “People...

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Relieve stress, pain, and more with acupuncture

Now more than ever, people are more open-minded about exploring new paths to wellness, seeking balance and encouraging optimum energy flow. Once thought of as an alternative practice, acupuncture is now widely accepted among the medical community, both nationally and here in Akron. “Clinical research into acupuncture as a medical...

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Tiger Air Heating and Cooling can help you chill and breathe a little easier

As we embark on the steamy, scorching-hot “dog days” of summer, are you noticing your air conditioning is faltering? “People are spending more time at home, and working from home, so that puts more of a burden on the cooling system,” says Tiger Air Heating and Cooling owner Phil Tromba, who has spent the last 37 years in the HVAC...

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After the honeymoon

Anytime is the right time to get your estate planning affairs in order, but there is a “best” time to make sure your wishes are carried out and loved ones protected. Jay Nabors, a Cleveland-based attorney who focuses on estate planning, notes that two people joining their lives together through marriage need to make estate planning a...

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A Final Thought: Happiness Is An Empty Soup Can

If you’re a regular reader of this column, let me recommend a couple of more: My wife recently introduced me to Sean Dietrich’s “Sean of the South” blog. He writes about Southern culture in a way where you always expect him to mention the Cracker Barrel or the Piggly Wiggly. Everything he writes is gentle and touching, and he often brings...

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