A supplement called berberine has been dubbed "nature's Ozempic" on social media. Experts warn that berberine is not a one-to-one replacement for Ozempic or other semaglutide drugs, and that individuals should discuss the supplement with their healthcare provider before use.
L-C extends winter break by a week
By McKenzie Caldwell - mcaldwell@aimmediamidwest.com
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School Principal Angela Godby takes board of education members on a tour throughout the elementary building, which students and staff decorated for the school’s hallway decorating contest. The second-grade hallway, pictured, won the contest with its “Gingerbread Lane” hallway.
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The fourth-graders and their teachers decorated their hallway, pictured, around the theme of “Mele Kalikimaka,” which means “Merry Christmas” in Hawaiian. As a reward for their creative decorating and hard work, all students enjoyed ice cream and all teachers got a 45-minute break Wednesday. “Everybody got a little extra break this week, and the kids got some really cool decorations to be proud of,” Godby said.
Fairfield Local updates special education program
By McKenzie Caldwell - mcaldwell@aimmediamidwest.com
The Fairfield Local Board of Education recognizes senior Cohen Frost for his participation in the cross country state meet earlier this year. Frost will attend Wilmington College after graduation. Pictured from left: Fairfield Local Director of Curriculum and Gifted Services Kesia McCoy, Cohen Frost, board member Rindy Matthews.
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Mark Ewing, the southwest regional manager for the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA), presents board member Ron Friend with a plaque from the OSBA for 25 years of board service. Pictured from left: Mark Ewing, Ron Friend.