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Danielle Surette My name is Danielle Surette, and I am running for the Summit County school board. I’m running as part of a slate of candidates. There are four of us running with the same goals for the kids, but we have different life experiences that contribute to how we approach these goals.Honestly, I never thought I would run for school board. I am not a politician, and I donʼt like the spotlight. I am running because I feel I need to do something. I am a mom who is concerned about the direction of the district. Currently, I live...

Struggling to keep a sedentary lifestyle at bay? This premium bike-chair hybrid is the perfect accountabilibuddy for your home office.

It’s a festival that celebrates street art and craft beer! Enjoy a fall afternoon at Chalktoberfest, in the Marietta Square. You can sample craft beers, listen to live music from local artists, eat great food, and watch the work of professional chalk artists unfold in front of your eyes. (There is also a community chalk competition with categories for children, teens, adults, and schools.) Chalktoberfest takes place on Saturday, October 9th and Sunday October 1oth, 2021 Festival hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Much of the event is FREE to attend — but...

Ted Thornhill checked into the brand-new 161-room Innside Newcastle hotel on the historic Quayside. It was his base for a 77-mile odyssey around Hadrian's old stomping ground.

Standing desks have been very popular in recent years, particularly during the pandemic. After all the research on the health risks of long-term sitting, more and more people are redesigning their home office and work setups to benefit their physical health. Standing desks improve posture, stamina, and even muscle strength. They also help lower the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and excess body fat brought about by a sedentary lifestyle. Although these can cost quite a bit, the health benefits are certainly worth it. A standing desk converter works as both a regular work desk and a standing desk. You...