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Vaccines: Talk to your doctor and get your shots

Despite a delay while unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., argued over messaging and content, the West Virginia Department of Health has finally been able to release its annual respiratory vaccine guidelines for health care providers and patients. That is a relief to health care ...

High Points of the Valley

* Though those who understand the importance of the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport may have rolled their eyes and done a little impatient toe-tapping when Air Wisconsin withdrew its service proposal bid and officials decided to rebid the matter rather than simply going with the next-lowest ...

Fentanyl: Grateful for those who fight drug scourge

State and regional law enforcement agencies continue to fight diligently against one of West Virginia’s most dangerous foes: the flow of fentanyl and other drugs that continues to endanger and kill Mountain States residents still falling victim to the substance abuse epidemic. On Sept. 10, ...

Walking: Don’t let cold weather stop you

Though the weather is still warm enough to make us forget, cooler temperatures are on their way. As the cold gray of winter appears on the horizon, it’s a good time for those who love the outdoors to remember: There’s no such thing as bad weather, only poor clothing choices. The ...

Fall Fire Season: Follow the rules and stay safe

Fall fire season has arrived across our region. Don’t let a little rainy weather in September fool you, things are still dry enough to elevate the risk of wildfires. That risk is already higher now that leaves are hitting the ground, and other vegetation is either going dormant and drying ...

Progress: Sweeney’s risk is paying off

Slow progress is being made toward improving circumstances for state Child Protective Services workers and the young people they serve. Last week, state Department of Human Service Secretary Alex Mayer announced decreases in child welfare vacancies, which sit at a rate of 8.5% as of Sept. 1, ...