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Marie Elium
Marie Elium joined Mitchell Media in 2015 as editor of Northeast Ohio Thrive, formerly Boomer magazine. A freelance writer for 45 years and a former newspaper reporter, she believes everyone has a story worth telling. She resides in Portage County where she grows flowers, tends chickens and bees and Facetimes with her young grandsons. Marie can be reached at [email protected]

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Intentional Giving

By Marie Elium
November 19, 2024
People who want to support a cause often aren’t sure which group is doing a good job and if they’re handling their money responsibly. ...
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Good Gifts for Older Adults

By Marie Elium
November 19, 2024
If you’re lucky enough to have older adults in your life—and by older I mean older than you—then holiday gift-giving can be tricky. Here's a handy guide. Many of us are downsizing, or at least right-sizing. We have what we need, and usually, most of what we want. So what’s a gift-giver to do?  ...
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World War II Tap Talk in Kent

By Marie Elium
November 14, 2024
Along with Boomer blogger Pat O'Connor, Bruce Schneider of Solon will share details of his amazing trip to Belgium to honor his uncle Captain George L. Batz Jr. who piloted a B24 shot down over Belgium in WWII. The Tap Talk program is set for Tuesday, Nov. 19 at North Water Brewing in Kent. ...
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Wanted: Clubs, Groups & Other Places to Meet People

By Marie Elium
November 1, 2024
Do you belong to a group or club that is open to new members? Let us know about it. We're starting a new online and print directory of area clubs to help make it easier for people to connect. ...
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Editor’s Note: Plunging Into Social Media

By Marie Elium
September 17, 2024
My social media mishap occurred like most poor decisions… between midnight and 3 a.m. I was scrolling through my TikTok feed, past playful golden retrievers and curly hair tutorials when I landed on a woman boiling a jar of Vaseline. ...
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Live Theater: Fall & Winter 2024-2025

By Marie Elium
September 17, 2024
The upcoming live theater season promises to be another good one. From all-volunteer productions to slick Broadway shows, the choices are plentiful for Northeast Ohio audiences. ...
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Worth Noting: Hikes, Heat, Music & More

By Marie Elium
September 17, 2024
This time around, our all-local Worth Noting tidbits point out the best places to see fall colors, how to maximize your voting power, appreciate new music, stay warm for less, and read a great new book. ...
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Cleveland Oktoberfest Returns for Two Weekends

By Marie Elium
August 21, 2024
Cleveland Oktoberfest returns to the Cuyahoga CountyFairgrounds for two weekends, kicking off over the long Labor Day Weekend on Aug. 30-Sept. 2, and the following weekend on Sept. 6 and 7. ...
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