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Sick of winter

February 15, 2010 By Amy Leigh Wilson

Snow is piling up with nowhere else for it to go. My gutters are frozen and the roof is leaking. We're all dealing with the same thing as we prepare for another blast of winter weather. more »

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What is your favorite thing to do to beat the winter blues?

By theartman - Feb 15 2010 4:49PM

Family game night in front of the fireplace is one of our favorite things to do in the winte. more »

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Sherlock Holmes, The Final Adventure

March 12, 2010
The Victorian Players presents: Sherlock Holmes, The Final... more »

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Pizza Cook-Off raises money for Potential Development

Pizza Cook-Off raises money for Potential Development

March 11, 2010 Mahoning Valley pizza establishments are donating their time and talent to present their tastiest pizzas and compete in a contest for the title of “Maestro Di Cucina!” The Mahoning Valley Pizza Cook-Off, a fundraiser to benefit the Potential Development Program Inc., will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 21 at The Embassy on Youngstown-Poland Road. » Full Story

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Get Ready for Spring Cleaning

February 25, 2010 Tryouts are over, your son or daughter is on a team, the first practice is scheduled and you’re ready to roll into the spring baseball or softball season. » Full Story

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Poor Speller or Learning Disability?

February 25, 2010 Question: Our fourth-grader is a poor speller. Her scores on achievement tests put her in the above-average range in other areas (reading, math). It has been suggested by her teacher that this could be caused by a learning disability. Is this possible? What words should she be able to spell at this level? » Full Story

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Website helps moms choose healthcare provider

March 11, 2010 It’s a common scenario. A pregnant woman, who has carefully examined her options for birth – capturing all her wishes and preferences in a birth plan – realizes that her healthcare provider is not accustomed to providing the kind of care she wants. Her birth plan does not match her provider’s practice style. » Full Story

Special Parents, Special Kids

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Stop and enjoy the scenery

February 3, 2010 When people ask me “How is your daughter doing?” my most recent response has been, “better than me on most days.” Because when you really stop and think about how our kids think and feel, we carry so much more of their disability around with us than they do. For most of our kids, they have never known life any other way. » Full Story

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Feb. 1, 2010 recall alerts

February 3, 2010 Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard » Full Story