Regular physical activity has several health-related benefits. Not only does it reduce the risk of many long-term health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, but physical activity can also help you to manage your weight, sleep better, improve the way you feel, and increase your chances of living longer. “Step It Away” is a…
Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia among older people. It involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. Memorial Counseling Center sponsors an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group on the…
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering a program for those who are ready to make a positive change and improve their overall health. The “Healthy Start” coaching program is a series of phone conversations with a wellness coach to determine how the participant wants to improve his or her health over a twelve-week…
After being defeated the night before, the Dubois County Bombers rebounded nicely Sunday evening with a tense 4-3 victory over the Danville Dans. The Dans got the best of Dubois County on Saturday, but Sunday was a different story. The Bombers were celebrating Cinco de Junio Night at the ballpark, and Tomas Rodriguez got his…
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center sponsors a continuing education group for persons with diabetes that is held the third Monday of each month, except December. The next meeting will be Monday, June 20 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Classroom. The topic for this month’s class will be, “Can You Tell the…
According to the National Stroke Association, approximately 795,000 Americans will experience a stroke this year. Strokes are the third-leading cause of death among Americans and the leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Almost 87 percent of strokes (or brain attacks) result when arteries are blocked by blood clots or by the gradual build-up of…
by Kirk Kendall The Dubois County Bombers will be opening the season Thursday, June 2 with an intriguing matchup. The Nashville Outlaws will be coming to town, and the headline lies within both teams’ middle infield. Sophomore shortstop Grant Zawadzki will be playing for the Bombers, and on the Outlaws is his brother Troy, also…
by Kirk Kendall The Dubois County Bombers closed out their preseason schedule Tuesday with a 2-1 loss to the Jasper Reds. Petersburg native Bo Daves took the hill for the Reds, and pitched a fantastic game. Daves, a graduate of Indiana University Southeast, threw all nine innings for Jasper and gave up just one run,…
The Southridge Raiders, now 16-8, achieved their best regular season record in school history behind the leadership of 4 seniors who ended their regular season careers on a high note last night in a 17-1 blowout of the Shoals Jugrox in Huntingburg. Mariah Ferguson was 4-4 with 2 singles and 2 triples, Allie Michel 3-4…
Junior Zach Stetter calls for time after reaching 2nd on the steal during Friday night game against South Knox. photo by Karen Nordhoff The Southridge baseball team is 8-14 after this weekend, recording a loss to South Knox 8-6 and a 5-3 win over Washington. The Raiders are at home Monday and Tuesday facing off…
