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Vaccines may protect from more than the flu

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MARTINS FERRY — As fall begins and the annual influenza season emerges, many thoughts turn to flu vaccinations, which prevent more than 100,000 U.S. flu-related hospitalizations every year, according to the CDC. Exciting research has emerged providing convincing evidence to encourage individuals to receive a flu shot this year: reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementia. According to this newly published research, with nearly 2 million participants, data shows that people who do not get vaccinated against influenza have a 60 percent higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s or ...

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WEST LIBERTY — Artist Kevin Bennington’s “Influence Through Awareness” exhibition is now open at the Nutting Gallery at West Liberty University. The show continues through Nov. 16. “My focus is to inform viewers of how important pollution-awareness is to our environment. Some of the works here are traditional in that they are created for viewers to view. Others are made to be interactive in displaying the pristine and polluted environments by opening and closing or rotating panels,” explained Bennington. Bennington is an associate professor of art at Concord University. ...

Leaf peeping for fall color underway across Ohio

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MARTINS FERRY — Fall color in the state of Ohio is starting to transform tree canopies across the state. Cooler weather is ushering in the changing conditions dominating most of the state’s foliage, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. “Right now, we are beginning to see lots of fall colors along roadways and in urban areas,” said ODNR Fall Color Forester David Parrott. “Dogwoods are showing deep purples while black gums are presenting shades of red. Brilliant yellows can be seen in various sugar maples and sycamores as well.” Fall forecasters consider ...

Spooky Snacks that Make Halloween stand out

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(Family Features) From watching scary movies to dressing up as ghouls and goblins, Halloween means it’s time to pop up your loved ones’ favorite snacks for a ghostly good time. Before heading out to trick-or-treat, gather your minions in the kitchen for some family-friendly fun crafting these haunting yet tasty treats. Throughout October, you can honor National Popcorn Poppin’ Month with eerie, delicious eats like Spooky Popcorn Spider Web, Green Halloween Zombies, Witchy Popcorn Balls and Popcorn Caramel Apples that add festive fun to the Halloween excitement. As a perfect ...

St. C. marching band earns ‘Grand Champion’ title

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Members of the St. Clairsville High School “Red Devil” Marching Band are no strangers to the competition field. However, recently they made school history. The band performed at two competitions and earned the title of Grand Champion at both. The band first ...

In tiny German town, nobody worries about energy bills

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FELDHEIM, Germany (AP) — Europeans are opening their energy bills with trepidation these days, bracing for hefty price hikes as utility companies pass on the surging cost of natural gas, oil and electricity tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Many are trying to conserve by turning down the ...