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Planning for Medicaid
The tail end of the baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964—will be reaching age 60 next year. For the nearly 3 million Ohioans who are 60 and above, the issue of estate planning, and particularly Medicaid planning, is a concern. I reached out to local estate planning attorney Margaret T. Karl for some insight. “One...
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Horror short film fest haunts Akron
A new horror short film festival to die for has been created by and for Ohio filmmakers, just in time for those looking for a fright during the Halloween season. The first-ever Akron Independent Horror Short Film Festival will screen 20 short films from local filmmakers across two screens at the Akron Civic Theatre on Saturday, September...
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Help support brighter futures
Every year, the Deepwood Foundation holds a gala fundraiser to support its mission of empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and enriching the quality of their lives by providing support, advocacy, grants and resources. This year’s event, “Deepwood Foundation Gala: Dream Big – A Celebration of Success” will be held on...
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Knob-and-tube wiring
Homes built in the 1950s or earlier are loaded with charm and character, but what’s not so inviting about older homes is their electrical systems. This month I’d like to talk about old knob-and-tube wiring. If your house was built before 1950, it most likely operates on this method of wiring. The two biggest problems with knob-and-tube...
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Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Ward is equipped with vision for excellence in education and a plan to make it come to fruition
“What could school be for kids if there were no barriers? This is the question posed by Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools new Superintendent Dr. Patrick Ward. He recently kicked off the school year with an ambitious program: The 100 Day Listen and Learn tour. Along with the school board, he’s committed to listening to all...
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