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From the sweet taste of funnel cakes to salty, fresh-cut fries, festivals and fairs extend the season of fun from now through early fall. Come on out to see, do and eat your way through Ohio’s midways and fairgrounds. ...

Romona Robinson was the first black woman to anchor an evening broadcast in Cleveland and the first solo woman to sit in the evening anchor chair. She’s won eight Emmy awards, crisscrossed the country covering news stories and newsmakers, and snagged an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama. ...

The size of a TV remote control, The Ghost Meter ($49.95 on Amazon) requires only a 9-volt battery and an open mind. It was a gift from my husband, the same man who gave me a pearl necklace when we were dating. Thirty-seven years later, our lives are in a different place, a far more frightening one, judging by his gift. ...

There are no vacations for fraudsters, so you need to stay informed of the latest Social Security-related scams. While you are out enjoying fun and sun this summer, they are working hard to find new ways to scam you. Seniors and younger people are particularly vulnerable to scammers who claim to represent Social Security.  ...

Each year, Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion due to abuse, errors and fraud. While some Medicare-related errors may be honest billing mistakes, many are not, and it’s up to consumers to report questionable activity they see with their accounts. Follow these tips to identify and avoid Medicare fraud. ...

Dogs need to exercise their bodies and minds to stay healthy. Similar to toddlers, if dogs don’t have enough to do, or they have separation anxiety, they can destroy your stuff. What are some activities for dogs that will stop your pooch from treating your home like a playground? ...

Older adults are an overlooked group regarding substance abuse issues, but the problem is growing nationwide. Learning the extent and cause of substance abuse can help improve outcomes for this population. ...

With summer here, it’s important to remember the dangers of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. And if you’re taking certain medications, you may be more at risk. That’s because they could be impacting your body’s natural response to hot weather. ...