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Tattoos becoming more mainstream

Renee Schultz of Fenton sat with her friend at Mancino’s in Fenton, during the busy lunch hour last week. The crowd is mixed — young and old, grandparents with grandchildren. Covering Schultz’s right arm is a full sleeve of a mass of swirling lines and stars — a tattoo.

Kids road test showbags

Children can pick from 340 showbags bursting with whoopee cushions, lollies, fake tattoos and glitter pens at this year's show.

Leaving New Orleans for good: 'What you were connected to doesn't exist'

The gnats were so thick, Candace Murphy had to wear a mask and goggles to keep them off her face.

Lawyer who fled Katrina dances up a new life in Dallas area

SONYA N. HEBERT/DMNCandace Murphy, who's pursued her dream of opening a dance studio, is among thousands of evacuees who've grown new roots here in the five years since the storm.

Valley Views: Unexpected interruption yields chance to enjoy nature's pleasures

What does it mean to go flat-out? Is that a good thing? I had been running at a too hectic pace both on the job and off for about six weeks, when a flat tire forced me to pause and enjoy the moment. It happened during a 20-mile bike trip on the Towpath trail in Cuyahoga National Forest.