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MENS RALLY IN VALLEY: The 2026 Mens Rally in the Valley will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 23 at the Covelli Centre, Youngstown. The free event will include a concert with Christian artist Michael W. Smith. Guest speakers will include Bishop Timothy Clarke, Chris Holm, Billy Hartwig and Dave Kohout. Men's Rally in the Valley exists to reach out to unchurched men to bring them together in Christian unity for prayer, fellowship, worship and teaching. COMMUNITY REVIVAL: Orwell North Presbyterian Church, Orwell United Methodist Church and Resurrection Life Church, all in Orwell, will host ...

Variables to consider before downsizing a home in retirement

Aspiring to save money in retirement makes perfect sense. Once professionals call it a career and are no longer drawing a paycheck, cutting back on expenses can be a sound decision that ensures seniors won't outlive their money. And housing remains a significant expense, even for retirees ...

Time continues to roll on whether we like it or not

“Time and Tide waits for no one” was a proverbial phrase first appearing about 1395 in Chaucer’s “Prologue to the Clerk’s Tale.” Now 631 years later, the discoveries and inventions that have been made continue to change the trajectory of the human world but yet, still today, we do not have the capability to stop the passage of time or the movement of the ocean tides. The thought of aging as a youngster has a very different meaning for the elderly. To hear a senior citizen say “I can’t wait for my next birthday” is most likely not said, but ask any elementary student ...

Senior news

PERI TO MEET: The Trumbull County Public Employee Retirees (PERI) will meet Wednesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 410 N. River Road, Warren. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. A $10 luncheon and time for fellowship will follow the meeting. Guest speaker Lt. Brian Bellus of the Howland Fire Department will present an informative program on fire safety and prevention, sharing practical tips to help keep you and your home safe. All public employees and retirees are welcome to attend. Call Gloria at 330-841-5849 or Diana at 330-924-5200 by noon Monday. Reservations are requested to ensure ...

Dear Annie: Father’s 73rd birthday: To go or not to go

DEAR ANNIE: My dad is turning 73 next month, and my mom is throwing this big party for him. She is begging me to come, but my parents live across the country — a six-hour plane ride. I work full time and have two kids under 5. My family only takes a trip like this once or twice a year, and if I’m really honest with myself, I don’t want to spend it on this family party. At the same time, I know they’ll be disappointed if I say no. I feel guilty but also spread thin. How do I decide? — Torn Daughter DEAR TORN DAUGHTER: There’s no perfect answer, only the one you can live ...

Hints from Heloise: Refreshing baby wipes and more

DEAR HELOISE: I use baby wipes frequently, and I have one package in each of our two bathrooms. After a while, I found that the top sheets would be dry, while the bottom sheets would be swimming in liquid. Now when I use the bathroom, I flip the package. Some packages are flat and get flipped over, while some packages are taller and need to be rotated. But this way, there are no dry or awash sheets anymore! My second hint is about the pill bottles that my pharmacy gives me; the tops can be switched out from a childproof top to a screw top. I feel better when some pills come with the ...