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Ron and Corliss Vuksta decided to retire at 55, and chose Copeland Oaks right here in Northeast Ohio instead of a retirement community down south

If you’re thinking about retiring, Ron and Corliss Vuksta have some advice for you: Just do it. “We chose to retire at 55, and it’s the best thing we ever did,” Corliss says. “We knew too many people who waited until well into their 60s to retire then health issues prevented them from enjoying their golden years.” “I wanted...

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This summer, take time out of your busy schedule to reconnect with nature and explore the creeks and rivers of Lake Metroparks

Darlings, Robert Frost knew a thing or two about blazing your own trail. Those looking to veer off the beaten path and explore nature here in Lake County are blessed with some of the most beautiful meandering creeks and rivers in the region. Lake Metroparks boasts nine parks along the Grand River in eastern and central Lake County and two...

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The next race in the City of Green’s popular series is the Raintree 4th of July 5K and it’s not to late to earn your race hoodie

Seven races remain in the City of Green’s 2023 Green Great Eight Race Series, meaning you still have a chance to participate in five of them to earn your commemorative hoodie. Last year the series raised more than $150,000 for nonprofits and involved 3,500 runners and walkers. Raintree 4th of July 5KThe next race is the Raintree 4th of...

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Olivieri & Son have turned the science of basement waterproofing into a genuine artform

As one might expect from a father-and-son team, there was a little bantering going on when Rocco and Mark Olivieri, owners of Olivieri & Son Basement Waterproofing, sat down in Mimi’s office to explain the art of basement waterproofing. As his soft-spoken father contrasted the right and the wrong way to prevent water from destroying a home,...

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Abundant spring debris combined with a lack of rain means dangerous gutter overflows are coming with the first summer thunderstorm and now is the time to act

Here in Northeast Ohio, we have been blessed with beautiful weather during late May and early June—pleasant temperatures, sunshine and little rain. Our attention is turning to outdoor activities, al fresco dining, and weekend picnics. One thing we aren’t thinking about is our gutters. But that’s about to change. “We’ve had a...

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