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Adult guardianship to be topic of session

WINTERSVILLE — Adult guardianship is the focus of an informational session this Monday to benefit families of people with disabilities. Special Connections and the Arc of Ohio are teaming up for the meeting at 6 p.m. at Crossroads Christian Church in Wintersville. The event will feature ...

Don’t get into a jam over Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day always feels like a bit of a push-pull to me on many levels. Leaving the wide range of family dynamics aside (that’s another article, to be written by another writer!), the-stay-in-and-cook vs. going-out conundrum bubbles up every year. Make mom a fabulous meal at home (with ...

Alzheimer’s Association calls for community engagement

WHEELING — The Alzheimer’s Association is reaching out to the Ohio Valley community to rally support for its upcoming events in 2024. As a voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research, the association is committed to making a significant impact in the fight ...

Bridgeport students create logo for regional center

BRIDGEPORT — Even before graduating, students at Bridgeport High School are gaining the skills to make names for themselves near and far. During the April 24 Bridgeport Exempted Village School District Board of Education meeting, Technology Director Lisa Clark recognized three of ...

Making cut flowers last well beyond Mother’s Day

NEW YORK (AP) —There’s nothing quite like receiving a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. They can cheer up a room, bring a bit of nature indoors and, if you’re lucky, release a heavenly fragrance. But nothing kills that vibe quicker than stinky, slimy, wilted flowers poking out of a vase ...

Turn a supermarket bouquet into a more-personalized arrangement

If your heart is telling you to give someone a luxurious bouquet of flowers, but your wallet is telling you to shop at the supermarket, fear not: With a bit of imagination and creativity, you can transform a simple, low-cost bouquet into a stunning floral arrangement. Jennifer Murphy, owner ...