In 2021, a large group of Mexican midwives published a press release about rebozos, a traditional scarf used for centuries to assist women in pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Rebozos are hand-loomed, from natural fibers, each unique, and are seen as sacred.

Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution. But people often fail to keep this commitment or quickly gain back the pounds. Instead of jumping on the latest fad diet, experts advise improving the nutritional quality of what goes into your body.

Hartford — On Oct. 7, more than 600 area residents converged on the Parker Memorial Recreation Center on Main Street in Hartford to partake in the 13th OMW Legacy (Ollie M. Williams) Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair.