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Boys & Girls Clubs’ Richard Starr graduates from Baldwin Wallace University 8 years after dropping out, shows youth anything is possible

Boys & Girls Clubs’ Richard Starr graduates from Baldwin Wallace University 8 years after dropping out, shows youth anything is possible

Years after personal turmoil and financial hardship forced the Boys & Girls Clubs' Richard Starr to leave Baldwin Wallace University in the middle of his junior year, Starr made a triumphant return to campus -- and donned the cap and gown in a graduation ceremony earlier this month.

Joe Burrow is a kid from Southeast Ohio who delivers big on the gridiron and inspires in real life: Phillip Morris

Joe Burrow is a kid from Southeast Ohio who delivers big on the gridiron and inspires in real life: Phillip Morris

Joe Burrow’s empathy sends a powerful signal to the Buckeye state that we should probably keep close tabs on the young quarterback. I suspect the Heisman speech won’t be his last act of significant public service for Ohio and beyond.

Carl Allamby, the car mechanic who became a doctor, on call and in demand as a speaker: Update

Carl Allamby, the car mechanic who became a doctor, on call and in demand as a speaker: Update

Dr. Carl Allamby went to medical school after owning an auto mechanic shop for 25 years. At age 47 this year, he started as an emergency medicine resident at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. He's energized by the field of medicine he is chosen and grateful to be asked to speak to people and share his story.