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October brings burning rules

BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — As the calendar flipped over to October, the changes for autumn included not only the changing leaf color in West Virginia, but also the laws regarding open burning. The fall forest fire season and burning restrictions are now in effect through the end ...

Local flower farm to host Fall Fest event

Join the family owned historic Mayfield Farm Sunday for its first-ever Fall Fest, an opportunity to bring friends and family together for a day of seasonal festivities. Since 2018, Kelly Ross and Zane Montgomery and their two sons have lived on their 21-acre farm after moving states when ...

Expert advice to keep the bugs out of your house this season

The brown marmorated stink bug is one of the most common household pests. Thankfully, though, they don’t have to be a headache this fall with expert tips on ways to keep them out of your home. Native to east Asia, the brown marmorated stink bug was introduced to the United States in the ...

Why I won’t miss summer

by Herb Cromwell Remember when you couldn’t wait for the first day of summer? “No more pencils, no more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks.” Suddenly the stress of exams and the burden of homework were gone. There was no alarm clock, no rush to catch the school bus. Instead ...

Advantages abound with changing clocks twice a year

by Dr. David Prerau Today’s daylight saving time (DST) system — spring-to-fall DST followed by winter standard time — is an excellent compromise, providing DST’s many advantages the majority of the year and yet avoiding winter standard time’s difficulties during the dark, ...

Good times abound in Mountaineer Country

As we move away from the stunning peak fall foliage, a new chapter begins in Mountaineer Country. Stay up to date with weekly event announcements by checking out our website at VisitMountaineerCountry.com and all major social media platforms. You can also download our free trip planner app ...