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Politics: West Virginia’s children deserve better

A couple of state senators spoke in preparation for this weekend’s interim committee meetings and site tours at Canaan Valley State Park about what they hope to see addressed by the state and their colleagues. Both Sens. Joey Garcia, D-Marion, and Jay Taylor, R-Taylor, told WV MetroNews ...

Backyard Gardener: Watch out for poison hemlock

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! The summer growing season continues. The next 2 weeks would be a great time to plant squash such as zucchini and yellow crookneck in addition to another crop of sweet corn and cucumbers. This week I want to talk about an invasive plant ...

Lifelines: Blood donors needed as much as ever

There’s a lot to be cheerful about as the end of the school year, warmer weather and the arrival of the travel/vacation season have most people in more chipper moods. But for some, summertime coincides with the “100 deadliest days,” the period from approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day ...

Vital Signs: Lawmakers must remain focused on healthcare

Increases in healthcare costs are stressing individuals and families more in West Virginia than in nearly every other state. The Mountain State has the fifth highest cost of health care as a share of median monthly household income in the country, at 9.14%. Only Mississippi, Maine, Oregon and ...