Everywhere we go, we see beautiful plants and animals Earth has given us. Each organism exists in some kind of balance with other organisms. Plants are the primary source of […]
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Wood mill proves ‘an undertaking’
When my sister Lina told me she’d gotten a wood mill to make boards from trees on her property, I was pretty excited to see the operation. Then I learned […]
Got sleep? It makes life better and you healthier
As a lifelong night owl, having a job that requires me to be a morning person has been a bit of a challenge. I come by this honestly. I was […]
COLUMN: West Virginia has a lot of self-reflecting to do as regular season winds down
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Down the stretch against Texas on Monday night, West Virginia went with a lineup of Chase Harler, Jermaine Haley, Emmitt Matthews Jr., Derek Culver and Gabe Osabuohien. […]
What is a virus?
It is officially flu season. Just last week, there were about 100 students at my school who had to stay home because they got the flu. And, China is currently […]
Be my safe valentine; take steps to avoid the flu
This is the weekend to celebrate love, and as a public health professional, I was amused when a friend posted this fun meme: “A Valentine’s Haiku Love is in the […]
COLUMN: Perplexed Bob Huggins unsure how to prevent slide with young WVU squad
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins was in a joking mood following Wednesday’s 58-49 loss to No. 3 Kansas, but it was more to mask his frustration with […]
Crafts can cure winter blues
It is cabin fever time of year. Myself, I’ve been feeling antsy while at home and feel the new crafting project itch coming on. A chat with Holly Groves Hartsell […]
Where does gas station gasoline come from?
It seems that every time I’m being driven someplace, I pass by one gas station after another. Sometimes, my parents realize they’re low on gas so they stop and have […]
Give Kids a Smile offers free dental care for uninsured kids
On the first Friday in February, MCHD Dentistry, the bustling and pleasant dental office at Monongalia County Health Department, turns the activity up a couple of notches. Balloons anchored by […]
