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    The former Longaberger Homestead is being sold between Frazeysburg and Newark, Ohio for $5.7 million. CONTRIBUTED
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    PHOTOS: Longaberger Homestead property in Ohio on the market for $5.7M
    Clockmaker Scott Gow adjusts the hands of a clock at the Electric Time Company, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Medfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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    Daylight Saving Time: Do we really need it?
    Activities such as gardening, bird watching, golfing, photography, picnics, shopping at farmers’ markets, playing with grandchildren, enjoying outdoor concerts and playing games outside, all increase a connection with nature. ISTOCK
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    Nature promotes calmness and connection for those in their prime of life
    Activities such as gardening, bird watching, golfing, photography, picnics, shopping at farmers’ markets, playing with grandchildren, enjoying outdoor concerts and playing games outside, all increase a connection with nature. ISTOCK
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    Nature promotes calmness and connection for those in their prime of life
    Cowboy Sally's Authentic Texas BBQ is now open at Liberty Center in Liberty Township. This plate shows a sampling of burnt ends, brisket, pulled pork, mashed potatoes and hot honey butter and pepper jack cornbread. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Cowboy Sally’s will close New Year’s Eve, owners to open new concept at Liberty Center
    HorrorShock Records hosted the first Halfway to Halloween Fest at Yellow Cab Tavern, located at 700 E. 4th St. in downtown Dayton on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event was a one-night horror rock spectacle packed with live music and killer vendors that brought the spirit of October to spring. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Fright night forecast: The hottest Halloween costumes, candy and horror flicks of 2025
    Middletown city manager Ashley Combs hands out candy to Pressley Alexander, 6, during a Halloween event at the city building Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Spirits of the season: How Halloween took over October
    Fairfield's weekly farmers market will come back as an indoor event this winter. FILE
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    The Indoor Market in Fairfield is a warmer version of the summer farmers market
    Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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    Middletown native and Phillies player Kyle Schwarber to return to city for free event...
    Farrington Reserve in Piqua extends along the Great Miami River and bike trail. iSTOCK/COX
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    ‘Sports Equinox’ hits outdoor enthusiasts, too
    Frank Beeson moved to Vandalia with his parents in 1957 but most of his family has lived in the community for generations. He had five heart bypass surgeries and was determined to recover to return to work but ended up retiring instead in 2017. He is shown at Miami Valley Hospital North, Cancer Center, Feb. 23,2021  -- Following 12 months of chemo treatments for Stage 3 Skin Cancer.  Today he remains in remission. CONTRIBUTED
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    Retired newspaper man makes his mark on Vandalia
    Naps are an under-appreciated element of rest; several studies demonstrate that napping is good for all age groups, including seniors. ISTOCK
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    Tips for easy slumber — at any age
    Volunteers at the Hartman Rock Garden in Springfield prepare the flower beds for winter. This gives them a head start on spring. CONTRIBUTED
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    Preparing the garden for winter
    Blake Shelton performs "Texas" during the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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    The 2026 Voices of America Country Music Festival in West Chester has already revealed a...
    Trick-or-treating takes place in most areas in Ohio from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween. FILE
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    Trick or treat times for Hamilton, Middletown and other Butler County cities and...
    Frieda Patrick (left) was a dedicated caregiver for her husband. Daughter Sher Patrick-Hauser (right) said "My mom was an amazing caregiver for my dad, and she sacrificed a lot." CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘Seniors face so many issues’: Area family urges others to make a plan for future
    Frieda Patrick (left) was a dedicated caregiver for her husband. Daughter Sher Patrick-Hauser (right) said "My mom was an amazing caregiver for my dad, and she sacrificed a lot." CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘Seniors face so many issues’: Area family urges others to make a plan for future
    Scotty Hasting will perform at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Riverfront Live. Tickets start at $25. For more info or to purchase tickets, go to https://www.riverfrontlivecincy.com/tm-event/scotty-hastings/. Provided.
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    Veteran, Purple Heart recipient to perform in Cincy this weekend
    A Qualified Charitable Distribution can help you decrease your federal and state taxes on Required Minimum Distributions. FILE
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    Turn your IRA into impact: How QCDs help lower your taxes and support your community
    The Carry Me Home hospice singers perform for residents of Indigo at Beavercreek. CONTRIBUTED
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    Carry Me Home choir brings musical comfort to hospice patients
    With about 483 wines the International Wine Festival at Jungle Jim's will be Nov. 8, 2025. CONTRIBUTED
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    More than 400 wines at annual Jungle Jim’s festival: How to go
    Biological aging is not linear and it is important to understand natural physical and cognitive declines. ISTOCK
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    What can we do to be aware of — and maintain — brain health?
    Pumpkins can be taken to Liberty Center this weekend to be smashed and composted. FILE
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    Liberty Center invites folks to compost their rotted pumpkins
    Prime BBQ Smokehouse is opening its first location in the Dayton region at 1200 Brown St. Suite 150. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    BBQ restaurant with area locations offers $5 menu amid government shutdown
    Walk the perimeter of your home and check for anything that might need attention when winterizing, including loose siding, cracked caulking or gaps around vents and foundations. You might also consider covering an outdoor air conditioning unit. ISTOCK
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    It’s time to winterize your home: 6 tips to get it done
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    It’s all about crepes at this West Chester Twp. restaurant
    Chocolate Chip Cookies. CONTRIBUTED
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    Drop everything and make the cookies
    LaRosa’s Hamilton franchise will undergo a renovation of its lobby, dining room and other guests area after installing a drive-up pick-up window. CONTRIBUTED
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    Hamilton LaRosa’s adding drive-through window
    Nancy Lyons, OSU Extension EFNEP
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    Column: Snacks don’t have to be unhealthy
    A big rule of survival for a busy household is to get events and plans on the calendar. Consider a giant wall calendar and a stash of highlighters to map out the week. ISTOCK
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    Life hacks for managing a busy household
    Lawrence "Mitch" Mieczkowski grew up in a mostly Polish neighborhood in Steubenville, Ohio. His childhood trauma of abuse and neglect remained with him, even through a successful career and life. The book tells his story. He will be doing a book signing and speaking about the book at Barnes & Noble in Beavercreek. CONTRIBUTED
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    Experience with feeling despair leads area doctor to pen book on childhood trauma and...
    Noelle Knapp, 3, dressed as Cindy Lou Who, and Naomi Knapp, 2, dressed as The Grinch, collect candy as city employees from multiple departments dressed up in costume for the annual Middletown City Building Trick-or-Treat and Touch-A-Truck Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Kids walked around the different levels of the city building to collect candy and see vehicles from fire, public works, and police.  NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    What time is trick-or-treat? Info for Butler, Preble and Warren counties
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