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During the current coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide help to you and other people in your communities. Although you can do most of your business with us online, we know that service channel isn’t right for everyone. You can still count on us by phone. If you have a critical situation and we cannot help you with by phone or online, we may be able to schedule an appointment for you. ...

Escape the present and revisit the Roaring '20s with a visit to the newly opened west side of the 1920s Main Street at Sauder Village in Archbold. The Roaring Twenties comes to life for guests who can now explore a theater, candy shop, fire station, soda fountain, clothing/dry goods store and more. 1920s Main Street is part of the Walk Through Time experience at Sauder Village. This one-of-a-kind project replicates a portion of a 1920s Main Street typical to Northwest Ohio. ...

The calendar says summer is winding down and that means it's a good time to get in those last-minute excursions with the grandkids. If you like fairies (and who doesn't?), then you'll enjoy the fairy doors scavenger hunt at Holden Arboretum... with or without kids. ...

Get your fair food fix at the first-ever “Fair Food Drive-Thru” August 11-16th at the fairgrounds in Berea. This creative option is being offered since the 124th Annual Cuyahoga County Fair has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Stay in your car and enjoy your eats! ...

Looking for a safe way to have fun and help a good cause, too? Join the Random Acts of Fun scavenger hunt/community fundraiser. With many events canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, this is an offbeat way to safely participate in an activity that also benefits older adults. ...

Do you know who loves all of our time at home? Dogs who need forever homes. The pandemic has led to an uptick in pet adoptions throughout the country. People have discovered that having a pet makes at-home time a lot more fun. Local shelters have had to be creative during the pandemic because many volunteer programs have been on hold while the need for help and money hasn't changed. ...

There'll be no bier this year. The 2020 Cleveland Oktoberfest, set to take place Labor Day Weekend at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, is officially canceled due to the coronavirus. This marks the first cancelation in the event's 15-year history. Read on for compensation efforts underway. ...

My father was always warning me to watch my words. If I didn’t have anything nice to say, I should just bite my tongue. These timeless lessons regarding the negative and positive power of our words remain resonant — especially during the current pandemic, election season and recession. Everyone needs to be cut a little more slack and given a bit more grace than usual. Kindness over criticism wins the day. ...