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D.C’.s ‘Baby Bonds’ plan aims to narrow wealth gap

By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Aaliyah Manning’s dreams of becoming a psychologist ended abruptly during her freshman year at Potomac State in West Virginia when the cost of continuing her education became overwhelming. “The money just wasn’t there,” said ...

5 steps to boost students’ immunity for back-to-school

(Family Features) Heading to the classroom means opening doors to opportunities for educational and social growth, but to keep students at school day after day, it’s important to keep health top of mind. When close proximity to other children exposes them to illnesses like common colds, ...

Are family outings no longer affordable?

Having fun has never been more expensive. A new study revealed that classic family outings — baseball games, movies, and theme parks — have become insurmountable costs. These pastimes passed on from generation to generation might have to stay in the past if people can no longer afford ...

Peach Social is Sept. 10

DILLONVALE — The Dillonvale Presbyterian Church, 52 Liberty St., will be holding its 70th Annual Peach Social on Sept. 10. It will be held in conjunction with the Chicken Dinner. This will be the first time since 2019 the church is able to have the Peach Social in person due to COVID-19. It ...

Belmont County Farm Bureau holds annual Meeting of Members

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — President Devin Cain conducted the Belmont County Farm Bureau 2022 Annual Meeting of Members held Aug. 9 at The Market at Ebbert Farms, St. Clairsville. At this meeting the members voted on proposed policies, code change and selected Trustees for the Board of Trustees as ...

Date Book

OHIO RIVER Festival is set to take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Powhatan Point Marina. People are invited to come out and see all the Ohio River and Captina Creek have to offer. There will be five stations to visit and more than $1,000 in door prizes ranging from a kayak to a ...