Diane Erwin is a freelance writer and former reporter for the Springfield News-Sun. A graduate of Ohio State University, her articles have appeared in a number of publications in Springfield and Dayton. In addition to her journalism background, she has worked in marketing and written copy for businesses throughout the country. In her spare time, she likes to read, dream about Schuler’s donuts, and travel near and far with her husband and two children.
In less than two years, The Barrett Strong Foundation has raised more than $75,000 to donate in honor of Barrett Fitzsimmons, who died from a rare form of childhood cancer.
Local professor and author Julius Bailey hopes to take his accomplishments a step further by starting a campaign to run for the position of Ohio governor in 2022.
Mercy Health's Mobile Mammography unit will travel throughout the community in August, offering mammograms in 15 minutes or less while following safety guidelines.