Education

I used to think will disputes were for rich people, a pesky but predictable byproduct of privilege, like champagne stains on fine linen shirts. But the older I get, the more I realize that lousy adult children and broken relationships can affect all families, and wills, regardless of wealth. A will is vital for estate planning, no matter how much money or property you have. ...

 We're having a hotter summer than usual this year, with Air Quality Alerts from the National Weather Service issued every couple of weeks. A Cleveland Clinic doctor explains what an Air Quality Alert means and its impact on older adults with allergies and asthma. ...

Mobsters, a family-owned brewery, friendships and the best sport you haven't played. Our July/August issue, which comes out next week, covers a lot of territory. Look for it online or pick up a copy at your local library, rec center, medical office or Giant Eagle, Marc's and Discount Drug Mart stores throughout Northeast Ohio.  ...

People who don't use public libraries think of them as dusty relics — quaint, quiet and stodgily irrelevant. The rest of us know otherwise. Public libraries, perhaps more than any other type of institution, have remade themselves in recent years to meet the needs of their diverse and tech-savvy patrons. ...

A local mother and daughter graduated together from college by finding career pathways and a learning environment that worked for them at Lorain County Community College. Read their story here. ...

We want to thank everyone who attended Boomer Bash West April 28 at Crocker Park's Market Square in Westlake. If you missed it, we'll be back for Boomer Bash East in October. Look for details later this summer. ...

We're looking at three high school graduates who are  launching their entry into the full-time workforce. This is the start of their journey to turn what they love into what they  do. Boomer readers with grandchildren in high school might want to pay close attention to the paths of these graduates. They can be a valuable resource for their grandchildren. ...

Today, it's cheaper to toss something that’s outdated or malfunctions and pick up a newer model with a limited lifespan. There are still a few craftsmen who do that type of work, and I lucked out when I walked into Top TV & Appliance near Collinwood. I wasn’t there for repairs. I was there for the stories. ...