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Education: Successful change requires support

Despite the myriad challenges they have faced over the past few years and perpetual meddling from state and federal government, West Virginia public schools have managed to improve a little in key educational and operational areas, according to the state Department of Education’s annual ...

Safety: Re-testing older drivers could save lives

Every once in a while, politicians will float the question of whether drivers should have to retake their tests as a requirement for license renewal after a certain age. With age comes the possibility of reduced vision, perhaps hearing loss, reduced reflexes and other changes we all laugh ...

Vaccines: Talk to your doctor and get your shots

Despite a delay while unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., argued over messaging and content, the West Virginia Department of Health has finally been able to release its annual respiratory vaccine guidelines for health care providers and patients. That is a relief to health care ...

High Points of the Valley

* Though those who understand the importance of the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport may have rolled their eyes and done a little impatient toe-tapping when Air Wisconsin withdrew its service proposal bid and officials decided to rebid the matter rather than simply going with the next-lowest ...

Fentanyl: Grateful for those who fight drug scourge

State and regional law enforcement agencies continue to fight diligently against one of West Virginia’s most dangerous foes: the flow of fentanyl and other drugs that continues to endanger and kill Mountain States residents still falling victim to the substance abuse epidemic. On Sept. 10, ...

Walking: Don’t let cold weather stop you

Though the weather is still warm enough to make us forget, cooler temperatures are on their way. As the cold gray of winter appears on the horizon, it’s a good time for those who love the outdoors to remember: There’s no such thing as bad weather, only poor clothing choices. The ...