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Sometimes, the signs are there: Recognizing when someone may be struggling

When someone we care about is struggling, it is not always easy to know what they are going through. A person may not come right out and say that they are thinking about suicide. Instead, the signs may appear in the things they say, the way they act, or changes happening in their life. Knowing what to look for can give family members, friends, coworkers, and others an opportunity to step in, offer support, and help someone find the resources they need. Warning signs often appear as changes that are new or unusual for the person. They may follow a painful event, a major loss, or another ...

Idabelle Firestone Fall Concert Series winding down

The free fall Idabelle Firestone Fall Concert Series continues to entertain at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Guests and visitors have already attended and enjoyed three opening programs. Past Concerts This Season Mark Frost and his group, the Oak Street Strings band, that favored us with old American songs, and the following group, Tapestries of Ohio, presented Renaissance music providing a nice contrast in style and substance to kick off the season on Aug. 30. Our second performers, the Tamburitzans, delighted the audience with their Eastern European songs and dances complete ...

K-9 of Civil War soldier serves as reminder of role animals played in conflict

While perusing photos and documents of the soldiers of the Civil War, it becomes evident that not all participants of the conflict were of the human species. Four-legged veterans did not qualify for pensions and so their histories are difficult to uncover. However, one canine “volunteer” ...

K-9 of Civil War soldier serves as reminder of role animals played in conflict

While perusing photos and documents of the soldiers of the Civil War, it becomes evident that not all participants of the conflict were of the human species. Four-legged veterans did not qualify for pensions and so their histories are difficult to uncover. However, one canine “volunteer” ...

The FPCCC maintenance staff at Firestone Park and new features forthcoming

This year’s unusual weather resulted in a challenge for the small group of workers attending to the landscape beds in Firestone Park. The weeds have been numerous and continuing rain has resulted in promoting them at a prodigious level. Who takes care of these beds? Many walkers in the park have approached the workers and in general have been supportive of their continuing efforts, but a vocal few have been insulting. Therefore it is time to identify who does the work and its nature for all to appreciate their efforts. The landscape beds are the responsibility of the Firestone Park ...