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Filmmaker portrays struggle with invisible illness in latest project

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Zach Kornfeld has been making videos with The Try Guys for a decade on YouTube, and they have been viewed by millions of people. But premiering his short film “OUCH!” at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal feels much more intense.  “It’s funny to me. I’m used to 100,000 people seeing something, but the idea of 200 people in one room scares me,” Kornfeld said.   In 2017, Kornfeld was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an autoimmune disease that causes significant pain to those suffering from it.   In “OUCH!” he uses a variety of visuals to ...

Tips to keep lice away this school year

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With schools heading back into session as soon as next week (depending on where you live), it has me thinking of all the ways to prep for the new school year. The biggest curve ball for us  last year was my kindergartner bringing home head lice.   We had no clue what to look out ...

Alpaca Acres to open Peanuts Gang-themed corn maze this fall

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Kicking off fall festivities for the upcoming 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’ “Peanuts,” the beloved comic strip, Peanuts Worldwide and Alpaca Acres Farm and Fun announces the opening   of a “Peanuts”-themed maze, created in collaboration with the world’s largest corn maze consulting company, The MAiZE Inc.   Alpaca Acres Farm and Fun’s main maze, which will feature the iconic scene of Snoopy on top of his dog house, will cover 4 acres. And for the kids, or those of you who prefer a shorter trip, you can enjoy the farm’s “mini maze” which is ...

Lots to do for returning WVU students, locals

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Welcome back, students! While Morgantown is getting ready for the influx of Mountaineers returning to campus, make sure to check out some of the exciting events going on in the area. There’s another free concert happening at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater which is great news for those ...

County looking at dilapidated properties

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MORGANTOWN — Going back to May 8, the Monongalia County Abandoned and Dilapidated Property Enforcement Agency has moved 13 properties to the complaint stage of the county’s enforcement process.  That includes eight properties approved by the Monongalia County Commission on ...

WIC Kitchen: Get kids to eat their veggies with these delicious dishes

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In these times, with families struggling with grocery bills and also having the desire to do better for the planet, food waste is becoming a more prominent topic.   According to the Environmental Protection Agency, one third of all food in the United States goes uneaten. EPA data also shows an estimate that in 2019, about 96% of wasted food ended up in landfills, combustion facilities or down a drain into a sewer system.   Composting can help, but the first step to lowering food waste is to be mindful when shopping and also to tackle leftovers that do end up in ...