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09/26/2025

Animals are cute and cuddly, but did you know that they can also help you grieve? Check out this article to learn how animals can support you when you’re grieving.

Animals are great at providing comfort during difficult times. Click here to learn how animals can help you grieve!

09/24/2025

A little motivation can make all the difference. Inspired by his own kids, a New York bodega owner is transforming the lives of youth in his community. Visit the link below to read more about this heartwarming story!

Wail Alselwi, co-owner and manager of Zack’s Finest Deli & Grocery in Staten Island, New York, rewards the hard work of neighborhood students.

09/23/2025

Devin Lee Shaffer

Devin Lee Shaffer, 29, of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Devin was born on May 16, 1996, in Richmond, Indiana and was a 2018 graduate of Tri County North High School in Lewisburg, Ohio. Devin had a great sense of humor and loved watching movies, but his greatest love was for his family and many friends at Cardinal-New Paris (formerly Foundations) and the Creative Learning Workshop.He was preceded in death by...

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09/22/2025

September 22 marks the first official day of fall. Cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, and the changing of the seasons...what’s your favorite thing about fall?

09/22/2025

09/21/2025

Everett P. Crowe

Everett P. Crowe, 93, of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Brookdale of Greenville, Ohio. Born on January 1, 1932 in Lewisburg, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harley E. and Onia V. (Hartman) Crowe. Everett retired in 1982 from General Motors – Delco Moraine after 30 years. He was a 1950 Verona High School graduate, a U.S. Army Korean Conflict veteran, and a member of the Bolivar Lodge #82 F. & A.M. in Eaton and...

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09/19/2025

Writing a eulogy for a loved one who has died can be a challenging task, especially when you’re also processing your grief. AI can help make the writing process easier! Click below to learn how to write a personalized eulogy with AI.

AI can be a useful tool when writing a eulogy! Check out these tips to help you better use AI to craft a personalized eulogy for a loved one.

09/18/2025

Donald W. Stokes

Donald W. Stokes, 78, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his residence. Born on October 16, 1946 in Bridgeport, Illinois, son of the late Mack B. and Ruby M. (Morris) Stokes.Don attended Jefferson Township High School in New Paris and was a U.S. Army veteran during Vietnam. He retired from I.R.C. & D. Motor Freight, Inc. after many years of service. Don was a member of the New Paris Village Council, served as a Maintenance and...

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09/18/2025

In honor of Air Force Day, here are a few trivia questions! Did you know that it was a U.S. airman who first broke the sound barrier or that the Air Force tracks Santa Clause every Christmas Eve? What other fun facts do you know about the Air Force?

09/18/2025

Renda Faye Howell

Renda Faye Howell, age 73 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Born on August 31, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Claude Eugene & Anne Elizabeth (Rosenhagen) Albert.Renda graduated in 1970 from Twin Valley North High School in Lewisburg, Ohio. She had worked for many years as a nurses tech at Brookhaven Nursing Home in Brookville, Ohio.She loved flowers and was an avid gardener.Survived by her husband...

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09/17/2025

One of the best ways to elevate your cooking experience is by cleaning your cutting boards. Check out the following article for easy tips to help them last longer in your kitchen!

Wooden cutting boards are popular for aesthetic reasons and because they're gentle on knives. I researched four methods for cleaning and maintaining your wooden cutting boards to find the best one.