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From the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County “My Sister, Goose” by Alyssa Capucilli  As Goose’s big sister, Miranda helps to guide Goose and her big imagination every day. Goose wants to wear fancy high heels to play at the park! Goose is excited to wear her bathing suit to school! Goose’s unique and splashy fashion choices are the hallmark of her persona. As a responsible big sister, Miranda takes seriously the job of offering gentle and nurturing counsel to Goose, suggesting more practical choices instead. This new picture book by Alyssa Capucilli, who is ...

November is sure to rock

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1 — “Michael Zagaris: 60 Years of NFL Photography” opens at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, with reception from 1 to 3 p.m. 1 — Youngstown State University Side-by-Side Concert at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown, at 7 p.m. 3 — History in the Headlines: Dr. Dee Banks on “Fear of Future Pandemics” at Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor at 6 p.m. 2 — Dana School of Music Fall Choral Concert at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown, at 7:30 p.m. 4 — Darcy Krolikowski, author of “Connecticut to Mesopotamia,” at Harriet Taylor Upton ...

What seniors should know about red meat

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As people age, their dietary habits may need to be modified in protection of their long-term health. Seniors may be advised to avoid certain foods, including red meat. The consensus regarding seniors and red meat now emphasizes balance. Red meat, which consists of beef, lamb and pork, offers ...

Learn the basics about long-term care insurance

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Insurance is a safety net that can help people confront accidents, injuries and other unforeseen events. People may be quick to associate insurance with injuries or property damage, but one insurance product is designed for something that has little to do with broken bones or homes wrecked by ...

Is rosemary good for your brain?

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Q. You have written about the benefits of consuming rosemary water to keep the brain functioning well. This sounds delicious. I would love to preserve my cognitive performance, so I’d welcome any details. A. The original study we cited included 80 healthy people assigned to either rosemary water or plain mineral water (Journal of Psychopharmacology, December 2018). Those drinking rosemary water performed better on computerized cognitive tasks. Since then, other animal and clinical trials support the brain-protecting effects of rosemary (Current Drug Targets, 2024). One study ...

First Class Big Band releases debut album after 34 years

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The First Class Big Band started making music 34 years ago. The only way to hear its music was to see the band live — until now. The jazz orchestra celebrates the release of its debut album, “Long Shot,” with a show Monday at JRz Pub in Austintown. Band leader Douglas James, who plays ...