Whether or not we spend half our lives responding to devices, we all transact a lot of our daily business online — buying items on Amazon, paying our bills through online bank programs, accumulating and using airline miles, reallocating our investments, saving photos, listening to music, watching movies or planning trips. And that's not even mentioning dating sites or social media, such as Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. So, what happens to all these connections and information if you become disabled or die?

Ohio announces some good news for people with loved ones in nursing, assisted living, and developmentally-disabled homes. People will be able to enjoy indoor visitations with residents of developmentally-disabled facilities starting September 28, and with residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities starting October 12.

Learn how the pioneers of the region prepared for the winter months ahead. In addition to these autumn-themed activities, the artisans at Hale Farm & Village will be creating handcrafted at Hale items and historic buildings will be open to explore. 

Sudden hearing loss should be considered a medical emergency. If suspected, you should visit a doctor immediately. Sadly, sometimes people with SSHL put off seeing a doctor because they believe the change in hearing is due to allergies, a sinus infection, a cold, or just a build-up of ear wax plugging the ear canal. 

My dad was a NO EXCUSES kind of guy. He would brush me off whenever I’d start in with a complaint, interjecting, “There are no ifs, ands or buts about it!” He typically sided with the authorities, not me. This time was different.

Fall horticultural displays will be showcased throughout the indoor and outdoor gardens at the botanical garden. Perfect for a festive photo op or simply an opportunity to experience fall flora in all its splendor, enjoy seasonal plant displays that will include mums, cabbage, kale, pansies, cornstalks, pumpkins and more.