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Xylazine: Horse tranqs open new front in drug war

It is breathtaking to watch the manner in which the substance abuse epidemic in our region continues to evolve. Just last month, officials in Gallia County, Ohio, warned a growing danger has reared its head — Xylazine. The powerful veterinary sedative, which is, of course, not intended for ...

Tobacco: Lawmakers must fund cessation efforts

Initiatives such as the Mountaineer Mile walking program or efforts against certain food dyes and sugary sodas may have West Virginians thinking more about their health habits these days, but a report last month from the West Virginia Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Task Force suggests ...

High Points of the Valley

* Both Belpre and Marietta city councils welcomed new members at the start of the new year. With plenty to accomplish, the fresh perspective alongside veteran leaders will be important. “Right now, we have several large projects in the works, so we’re looking forward to continuing our ...

Safety: Resolve to be a better driver

Winter can make driving more challenging anyway in our region, but West Virginia Department of Transportation officials suggest drivers are also having a hard time navigating worksites and the presence of non-civilian vehicles. Between Dec. 12 and 19, the department reported five separate ...

Give Blood: Donors, volunteers are always needed

If your New Year’s resolutions included finding small ways to do good more frequently, the American Red Cross has some ideas for you. You — yes, you — are needed, right now. A glance at the organization’s website reveals an alert that there is an “EMERGENCY NEED for type O blood” ...

A New Year: Celebrate a fresh start and make changes

As we wrap up one year and look hopefully ahead to the next, most in our region are looking forward to the possibility of peace, prosperity, success … all the good things that are possible when the blank slate of an entire year stretches out before us. Sure, we take some accountability by ...