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Former Ohio Valley resident has children’s book debut on Amazon

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THROUGH THE eyes of the young and the old, the story of love transcends through generations. In her inaugural book “I’ll Never Forget,” Dana Ullom-Vucelich, former Shadyside resident, shares her passion for intergenerational relationships. A child is born, a grandmother’s heart swells and a lasting promise begins. The repeating prose touching each page of the book is one that every young and old heart yearns to hear, “I’ll love you always, just as you are.” With her studies in child development and gerontology, her career in aging services, her treasured memories of ...

Blood donors are needed to save lives and honor moms

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BELMONT — Every year, about 219,000 units of blood and platelets are needed to help patients experiencing women’s health issues, including about 1 of every 83 births. Leading up to this Mother’s Day, nonprofit Vitalant is highlighting that need and thanking donors who give through May ...

W.Va.’s poet laureate to visit Moundsville

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MOUNDSVILLE — The Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library will have a poetry reading event to wrap up National Poetry Month at 6 p.m. Tuesday, when West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman will share poems from his latest collection, “Following the Silence.” Appointed in 2012 by ...

Victorian tea party to be held May 4 at Samuel Gill House

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MOUNT PLEASANT — A Victorian “Afternoon Tea” Party will be held 1-3 p.m. May 4 at the Samuel Gill House Tea Room, 486 Union St., Mount Pleasant. Foods served will include an array of savory sandwiches followed by a selection of scones and other sweets, plus a variety of hot teas and ...

Scholarship for preservation studies awarded

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont College announced a new scholarship opportunity for Building Preservation/Restoration students. The Senter Scholarship has been established by Director Emeritus Dave and Roberta Mertz in memory of Cathie/Chris Senter’s dedication to the BPR program and ...

How a senator’s idea became Earth Day

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It’s an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet that is now home to some 8 billion humans and assorted trillions of ...