For well more than a decade, West Virginia has suffered under the weight of a substance abuse epidemic that is crippling individuals, families and whole communities. Politicians have made a great show of fighting it, yet the reality is we are as much in the grip of the monster as ever. 鈥淭he ...
Those looking to this space for perspective on the pressing issues of the day may wonder why it contains yet another appeal for blood donors and support of the American Red Cross鈥檚 mission. It is because the need is that urgent, and only growing more so. Over the weekend, the Red Cross ...
Teachers, administrators and students at Madison Elementary School started the school year on a high note, with the celebration of the school鈥檚 certification as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. Such an achievement requires meeting a long list of standards set by ...
* Yet another fun, fast (for some) and unforgettable News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two-Mile Race day has come and gone. Hundreds of participants chose to run their race 鈥� whether that meant cruising to a one hour, seven minutes and nine seconds half marathon finish or meeting a goal of ...
It鈥檚 the start of a new school year; let the spreading of germs begin! If you are a parent or guardian who is not exactly enthusiastic about that prospect, it鈥檚 important to make sure your child is up to date on routine vaccines 鈥� and to consider a few others. According to a report by ...
West Virginia officials are developing a reputation for knowing 鈥� for a year or more 鈥� that a deadline is coming and sitting on their hands until it is time to act stunned there might be consequences for inaction. This time around, our state鈥檚 child care facilities are anxiously ...
