Hometown favorite, The League of Ordinary Gentlemen, is putting a unique touch on music. Matt Doss, Alex Brown, Travis Williams & Joseph “Sparky” Schmitt, or as they’re collectively known “The League of Ordinary Gentlemen,” are so much more than Danville’s hometown cover band. Primarily rooted in putting a dynamic spin on hits from the 70s,... Read More
You have found the perfect mate. He or she is the one who you want to spend the rest of your life loving and sharing through thick and thin. You may ask yourself, “How do you sustain the love you felt the first week, month, or year?” The root of the question is to understand... Read More
Maintaining a Healthy Weight Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around 13.7 million. Breaking the stat down further—obesity affects 13.9 percent of years 2 to 5, 18.4 percent of years... Read More
The Effects of Stress on Children Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training says, “Some of the biggest problems plaguing children today are inactivity, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and stress.” Monitoring mental health is just as important as keeping tabs on a child’s physical health. Stress is an important factor with mental health... Read More
Choosing a Pediatrician During the early years of a child’s life there will be many doctor visits. Check-ups or “well visits” are needed to ensure the child is healthy. Just in a baby’s first year, at least 7 check-ups are recommended. Finding the right pediatrician is one of the most important decisions parents will have... Read More
How is 2019 already coming to a close? Better yet, how is this decade coming to a close? I know it’s a cliche, but the years really go by quicker as I get older. This year has been an interesting one. I’ve dealt with some health issues. Thankfully nothing major, but more than any other... Read More
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Silas Zeidler is an 11-year-old with a plan to help as many in need as he can. Zeidler attends Carlisle School in Martinsville and enjoys playing video games, sports, and collecting baseball cards. He is active in... Read More
