Many of us have found ourselves in the pit of negativity with this dreadful and ongoing winter. However, simple changes in our lives can affect how we perceive each day. A sunny, warm day in the middle of a long, brutal winter can be enough to boost positive energy. But we should try to find…
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Local writers and stories
Boost Your Exercise Motivation
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Many of us can officially bank this year’s winter as one of the most brutal and depressing winters in our lifetimes. While many winters can be hard, this one especially doesn’t seem to want to give a little. But we all know that it will eventually come to an end, albeit later than we’d like.…
Library System in Paulding County Closed Today
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Heavy Snow is causing travel problems and power outages.Weather Conditions/Closing. Due to deteriorating weather/driving conditions, the Paulding County Carnegie Library system will not open this morning, Wednesday, March 12, at the normal time. Conditions will be reassessed and a determination will be made later this morning as to whether the system will open late or…
Advisory: Winter Storm Watch In Effect From Late Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Afternoon
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Heavy snow expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday,Advisory: THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Winter Storm Watch URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA TUE MAR 11 2014 HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY, MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE AREA…
Coping With a Dealt Hand
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck At some time in our life, we inevitably face circumstances completely out of our control. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, an incurable medical diagnosis, a job loss, or other circumstances that cannot be changed, we all face them. In my situation, it is a chronic medical…
Fierce Winter Storm Tracking to Indiana
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INDOT plows and drivers are ready for dutyFORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials are monitoring a large winter storm making its way to Indiana. Forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate the opportunity for accumulating snow of more than 6 inches in northern Indiana while motorists in southern Indiana will see…
Unleash Your Inner Olympian
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Did you notice the big deal on television in the previous weeks? Millions of people around the world tuned in to watch the world’s elite athletes compete in the Olympics. We became mesmerized by the sheer talent and dedication Olympians displayed. We were astounded by the techniques, strength, and…
Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week
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Statewide Tornado Drill is March 5th at 9:50 a.m.Ice Jams, Snow Melt Flooding and Severe Storms are Potential Threats during Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week COLUMBUS, OH – This winter in Ohio has been one for the “meteorological history books.” Ohioans were introduced to Polar Vortex and Arctic Blasts while enduring propane shortages. Staying warm…
Tips for Increasing Water Intake
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Most of us realize that we need to drink a certain amount of water daily to obtain optimal health. However, many of us fall short. Some of us are so conditioned to drinking small amounts of water that we don’t know how to squeeze in the proper amount. Before…
Daily Water Consumption Debate: What’s the Right Amount?
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Water makes up 60% of our body weight and is crucial for survival. In fact, we can only survive a few days without water. We lose water daily and must maintain the proper level in order for our bodies to function optimally. However, the debate about how much each…
Ohio Department of Transportation District 1
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Winter Operations UpdateThe following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 which includes the counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot. This report is issued periodically during the winter months and as needed during snow and ice events.…
Winter Storm Watch Issued Across Much of Indiana
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Motorists should be prepared for difficult driving conditionsFORT WAYNE – Weather forecasts are predicting a snowstorm will drop up to 9 inches of snow on parts of central and northern Indiana beginning tomorrow, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Watch from 1 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday. Based on current…
Drown Out Dry Weather
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Have you noticed that you don’t seem to drink as much water during the dry winter months? We don’t seem to get as thirsty because the weather is cooler and our body temperatures are lower. We aren’t working up a sweat as often. However, water is essential to our…
