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3 Tips for Dealing with Ohio Winters
It seems like winter is never going away here in the northern part of Ohio and even across the northern Midwest! Perhaps the season is starting later and finishing later. Either way, as residents of this beautiful state, it can sometimes be a daunting challenge to make it through the cold months. In case you're struggling, here are a few tips from the locals on weathering the winter.
Shovels are Your Friend
No one likes to get out there and do it but, let's face it, if you don't shovel your sidewalk and driveway, there's no going anywhere! Keeping a clear walkway can prevent slipping and injury for you and any passing neighbors. Likewise, it seems like a good solution at the time, but just driving over the snow on your drivew...
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Hitting the Slopes in Central Ohio
The weather in Ohio is infamous for being unpredictable and ever-changing and, while the winters aren't as harsh as our northern neighbors, January and February can be a rough time for Ohioans who are used to being outside in the forests, fields, and parks. But there are still winter recreation options just a short drive from Columbus, Dayton, and the Indian Lake area.
Mad River Mountain is the largest ski resort in Ohio and offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing activities for families during the winter months. Their own restaurant bar features a concert series and several events to keep things interesting all winter long.
The...
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Explore All Bellefontaine Has to Offer
More and more families are seeing the value in small town living all across the Midwest, opting for a cohesive community over sprawling urban congestion. If you find yourself chaffing under the stress of heavy traffic, urban crime, or skyrocketing costs of living, consider a move to one of Ohio's most enjoyable rural communities right in the heart of Logan County.
With a downtown that thrives with diverse businesses and restaurants, Bellefontaine offers a wholesome place to raise a family and connect with neighbors. But that's not the best part. What really draws people from all over the state to Logan County are the assortment of attractions and adventures available right in our own backyard.
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Check Out this Season's Christmas Lights
The families in the Logan County area really get into the Christmas spirit every year. It's a great holiday, bringing communities and families together and creating a sense of wonder and cheer for our kids. One of the best ways to celebrate our neighbors' appreciation for the holiday, and an old family past time, is to go cruising for Christmas lights which are displayed in lavish assortments all over the county. Here are a few of our favorite spots to really get into the Christmas spirit with a dazzling display of lights and color.
Clifton Mill
In nearby Cli...
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Central Ohio - The Nation's Heartland
In Central Ohio, we've all grown up hearing about the "heartland of America" and it's obvious when you note the shape of our state and its placement over the left breast of the nation but being known as the heartland is more than that. Ohioans take pride in our rural roots, being one of the first territories settled and made into a state after the birth of the nation, but we're also proud industrialists. Our workforce, particularly here in the central valley of the state, has produced agriculture and manufacturing for nearly two hundred years… and we don't plan on stopping any time soon.
Economies rise and fall, and the Midwest has seen dramatic shifts in jobs and our way of life in the past. But our work ethic and commitment to firm values hasn't changed. We still drive the workforce in...