By Jan Berte Who is 5’4”, weighs 160 pounds, is a resident of Syracuse, and won the World Arm Wrestling Championship title? It is the amazing Michelle Dougan or otherwise known as the Black Scorpion. This name was given...
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Inspire: Heather Drake-Bianchi
Thanks to CineMedics CNY founder, the show goes on By Jason Klaiber Right around the time that spring turned to summer in 2020 — just after the unions of the entertainment industry put the brakes on moviemaking amidst rising COVID...
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Ice Cream Stand owner Amanda Hughes: Indulging in her passions
By Emma Vallelunga Photos by Alice G. Patterson Amanda Hughes lives her life indulging in everything Syracuse has to offer. Whether it’s giving business advice, participating in group workouts or selling ice cream, there’s always something she can contribute to...
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Inspire: Erin Czadzeck
Local mom provides insight without sight By Jason Klaiber Erin Czadzeck will tell you herself: she won’t let anything get in her way. Not even a pesky lamp or a chair that hasn’t been pushed into the table properly will...
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Natalie Holst: A Lucky Mother
By Jason Klaiber As a first-time mother, Natalie Holst recalled being nervous but ready for the delivery of her baby boy. Looking back, the sonograms had depicted nothing but satisfactory results and no complications were expected, save for Natalie’s bout...
