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Economics: Political cheap shots do not grow business

The Detroit News reported Wednesday that General Motors has laid off thousands of workers from manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Michigan. Though it is tempting to suggest the reason is purely a matter of GM’s overeagerness to catch up to the electric vehicle push, the reality is a bit ...

Give: Donations needed for food banks

“West Virginians take care of our neighbors,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday. “It’s times like these that we need to come together as Team West Virginia to help those in need.” He issued the reminder as the state scrambles to prepare for the loss of SNAP benefits to ...

Clothing: Consider donating to those in need

As much as we have all rightly had our minds on making sure those who need it have access to enough food in the coming days (or weeks), there is another need we must not ignore. Families struggling to get by do not always have the resources to buy clothing as children grow, seasons change and ...

Prevention: Red Ribbon Week mission continues

You might remember them as the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, from back in the 1980s, but today, the renamed National Family Partnership continues its work to support families and communities “in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth.” Among the ...

High Points of the Valley

* When there is a need to step up and help one another, Mid-Ohio Valley communities rarely disappoint. Among the reasons for that is our incredible nonprofits, which are asked to shine far too often; but they do, anyway. Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley came through in a big way last week when ...

Take Back: Sites ready to dispose of prescription drugs

Looking for an extra way to be productive and make a difference on Saturday? How about clearing out your drawers and cabinets of any unused or expired prescription drugs that should be thrown away? Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, during which law enforcement agencies ...