5 tips for the ultimate staycation Story by Madeleine Leroux The past year has been incredibly stressful for so many of us. And with the pandemic causing global disruptions to travel, it can be hard to find a way to disconnect from our daily stress and get that all too important time to rest and […]
Experts tackle COVID-19 and pregnancy concerns A global pandemic can make the joy of becoming a mom even more stressful. It can be hard to know what to expect and easy to be concerned about the situation – should you go to in-person medical appointments? Who can stay with you in the hospital? Will...
Red Slipper Warrior Project seeks to support mental, emotional side of fighting cancer Story by Madeleine Leroux When you’re fighting cancer, there can be days where it seems like a losing battle. It’s on those days that women of the Red Slipper Warrior Project can look at a special pair...
Make sure vaccinations are on your back-to-school list By Tara Fergerson Paper. Pencils. Notebooks. Planners. Crayons and markers. And vaccinations. These are some of the things children may need when returning back to school this fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccines...
Area residents step up in times of crisis Story by Madeleine Leroux “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my […]
Self-care is important during stressful, anxious time By Laurel Kramer As I write this article, it is Easter weekend 2020, after 28 days of “sheltering at home” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, closing schools, churches and businesses. Like everyone in our community, we are all adjusting to how much...
Health Department director takes lead role in local coronavirus efforts Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith and Liv Paggiarino It’s been a long spring for Kristi Campbell. As director of the Cole County Health Department, Campbell has taken a lead role during the coronavirus pandemic. And that...
With social distancing and stay-at-home orders creating the new normal, many of us are looking for new activities or projects we can take on while staying home. We’ve compiled a list of 10 things you can do from your house, from child-friendly projects to solo activities. GET CRAFTY Probably the most...
By Kerri Morris April is Autism Awareness month, a chance to share information on a topic that many have heard of, but may not fully understand. Autism or ASD, autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental disorder generally characterized by difficulties in communication and social interactions. Autism...
Planning, research key to big savings on nutritious food Story by Madeleine Leroux When it comes to trying to get healthier, eating right is one of the most important steps. But, for so many of us, that can seem just out of reach for a number of reasons. The most common reason? It’s too expensive....
