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DeWine brushes over economy in address

Gov. Mike DeWine’s State of the State address lasted an hour and only once did he utter the word “economy” — and it had little to do with Ohio’s economy. While outlining a number of his education initiatives early in the speech and right after talking about child care access grants, DeWine said: “By doing all of these things, we will help more families. Businesses will find more workers, and Ohio’s economy will thrive.” That was it. In a copy of the speech, provided by DeWine’s office, there is a section called “accomplishments” toward the end. The section is a ...

Peripheral neuropathy can be debilitating

Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published Feb. 27, 2021. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life expectancy also brings an increase in the number of diseases, injuries and impairments that affect older adults. With this in mind, we at the local Visiting Angels office in Salem have created this series of articles to keep our older population and their families informed and to offer some practical advice for meeting the challenges faced by seniors and those who care for ...

Will Brown be vulnerable in two important counties?

Sherrod Brown, considered one of the most vulnerable U.S. Senate Democratic incumbents, has enjoyed widespread popularity for years in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. But he may not get the needed support from the two counties, both former Democratic strongholds, in the Nov. 5 general election as he faces Bernie Moreno, the Republican nominee backed by former President Donald Trump. And Trump, who has won Ohio twice, will be at the top of the Republican ticket in the general election making it that much harder for Brown to get reelected. Since Brown beat then-incumbent Mike DeWine in ...

Treating high blood pressure

If your senior relative is diagnosed with high blood pressure, it does not automatically mean bad news. With a few simple lifestyle changes, he or she might be able to manage the blood pressure with ease. An important component to successfully managing hypertension or high blood pressure is regular support from family members or an in-home care provider. Regular encouragement to follow a healthy lifestyle might help to reduce hypertension to a level that is less worrisome. GET IN TOUCH — Eat Healthy – Try to include as many fruits and vegetables into your loved one’s diet. If ...

Americans should prepare for rationing of electricity

In the hours before President Biden delivered his State of the Union address, the Washington Post ran a front-page story titled “Amid explosive demand, America is running out of power.” What the Post and other national outlets have discovered is that America’s electricity demand is soaring. And our electricity grid is in no shape to handle it. None of this was in the president’s address before Congress because it doesn’t fit the administration’s narrative of a smooth and painless energy transition. But the inescapable reality is that the reliability of our power supply is ...

Battle on between old-guard Ohio Republicans and Trump

The Republican primary for the U.S. Senate is a battle between old-guard Republicans and Donald Trump, who will be the party’s presidential nominee for the third consecutive time, and his many supporters. The old guard, led by Gov. Mike DeWine and former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, support state Sen. Matt Dolan. Dolan has given $10 million of his personal wealth to his campaign and has struggled to raise money from donors. Trump and his supporters have endorsed Bernie Moreno, a former luxury car dealer and blockchain business owner. Moreno has given $4.2 million out of his pocket to his ...