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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Opiates for pain don’t give her relief

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have horrible neck, shoulder, back and hip pain, which are all from different traumas. I’ve been seeing a pain doctor for the past 14 years. I started out taking 5 mg of Vicodin and 4 mg of trazodone. Over the years, my prescriptions have been raised to 7.5 mg of oxycodone four times a day and 800 mg of ibuprofen three times a day. I see my doctor every two weeks, and during these visits, I normally get shots (different ones in different places). My problem is that my pain medicine isn’t working anymore. Will I have to keep raising the dosage? I can’t take it ...

Men’s Rally in Valley set for May 23

YOUNGSTOWN — The 2026 Men's Rally in the Valley will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 23 at the Covelli Centre. The free event will include a concert with Grammy-winning Christian artist Michael W. Smith, as well as several guest speakers, including Bishop Timothy Clarke, Chris Holm, Billy Hartwig and Dave Kohout. Event organizers said the 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. The event will include the free concert with Smith at 1 p.m. and is open to families. The schedule ...

St. Rose School hosts Police Appreciation Day

GIRARD — St. Rose Catholic School hosted its first-ever Police Appreciation Day May 10 by welcoming local law enforcement agencies for a day of learning, connection and gratitude as the nation prepared to observe National Police Week. Principal Anthony Catale said students in grades PreK–8 explored police cruisers, interacted with officers, and learned about the tools and responsibilities involved in keeping communities safe. The morning included police dog demonstrations and hands-on experiences, with each student receiving keepsakes to remember the event. The event was ...

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136 YEARS: First Baptist Church of Niles will celebrate 136 years at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with a special worship service. The church was established in 1890. SPRING HYMN: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2742 North Road NE, Warren, will host the annual spring hymn sing at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The event will include a potluck breakout and hymn sing. 49TH ANNIVERSARY: The Mighty Golden Wonders will host its 49th anniversary celebration at 5 p.m. Sunday at Phillips Chapel Church of God in Christ, 3903 Jacobs Road SE, Hubbard. There will be several featured musical guests, including the Disciples of ...

Vatican signals openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era, with signs of openness and limitations after Pope Francis ushered in a notable welcome during his 12-year pontificate. Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates cheered this week ...