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Backyard Gardener: Watermelon — sweet delight of summer

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Things heat up in the valley as we head toward Independence Day this Saturday. Be careful out there, stay hydrated and don’t spend too much time in the summer heat. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I want to present a short history ...

Wood County Commission discusses HOME Consortium, cooling centers

PARKERSBURG — Ahead of the holiday weekend, the Wood County Commission held a relaxed meeting Thursday morning to discuss local housing programs as well as area cooling stations. City of Parkersburg Development Projects Administrator Chris Rynd discussed the Parkersburg-Wood County HOME ...

New program from Highmark will bring nutrition care to the state

PARKERSBURG — Highmark Health Options West Virginia (HHOWV) and Foodsmart announced a new program to bring personalized nutrition care and food support to members across the state. The venture will initially focus on those with chronic conditions including, but not exclusive to, sickle cell anemia, hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, pre-diabetes and obesity, as well as maternal health populations. The program launched July 1, according to a press release from Highmark Health Options. In West Virginia, where more than 40% of adults are living with obesity and approximately 12% ...