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W.Va. foster care lawsuit still alive after federal appeals court decision

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CHARLESTON - A federal class action lawsuit filed during the administration of former governor Jim Justice challenging the condition of West Virginia's foster care system is alive again following a ruling Thursday. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a 2025 judgment issued by U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin dismissing a class-action lawsuit brought in 2019 on behalf of thousands of foster children in West Virginia. "Because federal courts not only have the authority, but also a duty, to remedy systemic constitutional rights violations, we ...

Backyard Gardener: Green beans - a standard for the home garden

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Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! The first week of June brought us some beautiful weather for working outside. I hope everyone took advantage of it and did some planting in the garden. Gardening not only provides food for the family but can relieve stress as well! I enjoy planting ...

Wood County 2026 Relay for Life Schedule

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The following is the schedule of events for the 2026 Wood County Relay for Life - The Great Cancer Standoff: High Noon in June from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at the City Park in Parkersburg: * Noon - Opening Ceremonies * 12:30 p.m. - Survivor Lap (Second Lap - Caregivers/Family, Third Lap ...

Wood County 2026 Relay for Life Teams

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The following are the 26 teams for the 2026 Wood County Relay for Life: * Forever Young * In Memory of In Honor of * Dare To Dream * St. John UM Church Families Fighting in Faith * Forever Young Mini’s * Seekers for a Cure * Coldwell Banker Select Properties - Closing For a Cure * ...