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Diocese names new coordinator of athletics

YOUNGSTOWN — The Diocese of Youngstown has named Tim McNeil as the new Coordinator of Athletics, effective July 8. McNeil, a native of Mineral Ridge, is a Warren John F. Kennedy graduate and spent 19 years coaching at Westminster College. He spent the previous two decades as head coach for the Westminster men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. He led the Titans to 16 Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Championships. McNeil is a 1996 graduate of Westminster, where he excelled in track and field as well as football. In 2004, he earned a ...

Religion news

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown, will have a special Christmas in July service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The service will feature music by Park Avenue Brass with sounds of Christmas. There will be music, prayer and reflection as the congregation celebrates the hope and peace the Christmas story offers. FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown speaker series will host a program at noon Aug. 6 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Guest speaker is George Beelen, retired professor and ...

Healthy diet, healthy lifestyle can add up to a healthy you

Nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle are the foundation of human health. Having good nutrition allows your cells, tissues and organs to function properly. Poor nutrition leads to some severe health risks as we age. Muscle wasting, extreme fatigue and a weaker immune system can all ...

Finding the best BP medicine is challenging

High blood pressure is one of the most common conditions affecting Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. That comes out to 120 million people. The latest guidelines encourage health care professionals to get patients' blood pressure under 120/80. That can be a challenge. There is no scientific way to predict which antihypertensive medicine will work best for any given individual. As a result, both doctors and patients participate in a lengthy experiment, otherwise known as trial and ...

Senior news

SENIOR WATCH: The Liberty Township Senior Watch Program invites local residents aged 60 and older to learn more about its complimentary services. The program supports independent living through wellness checks, daily phone calls and home safety enhancements. At your request, Township Safety Forces can install emergency entry lockboxes, and firefighters can equip your home with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. For more information about the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program, call Marcy Haney, Police secretary, at 330-759-1315 ext. 1018, or Michelle Rusu, Fire secretary, at ...

DEAR ANNIE: Man is frustrated living in ‘dating desert’

DEAR ANNIE: I’m a single man in my 40s living in Gillette, Wyoming. While this energy — and resource-rich — region provides great career opportunities, it’s created what I can only describe as a “dating desert.” In Gillette, the dating pool feels highly transactional. High income and wealth are consistently chosen over emotional stability and character, and I find this prioritization to be entirely intentional. Many people here seem to prioritize a lifestyle heavily propped up by financial success, leaving little room for genuine connection or appreciation of traditional ...