Most of us try to shop responsibly, but for some items, we don’t know what we don’t know. For example, how many use coyote urine to keep deer out of gardens? How many think about how the key ingredient is acquired? “People don’t know that when they buy products that they might be ...

It makes sense that a month that includes Valentine’s Day would also end up designated American Heart Month. February is a great time to start thinking about more than just cards, chocolates and roses. It’s a time to think about ways to keep our hearts healthier. According to the ...

It would be hard to blame high school seniors and their parents for being uncertain about the financial aid landscape for post-secondary education right now. But it still might come as a surprise to know that now fewer students are applying for available college scholarships. The National ...

With plenty of talk at the federal level recently about demographics, a recent study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington shows us maybe we should be talking just as much about how those demographics affect our ability to live long, healthy ...

Taking care of our veterans is a priority for Ohioans. But despite our best efforts, there is still a health care coverage cap that leaves thousands of them without the resources they deserve. According to a report by WCPO in Cincinnati, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says there are ...

CHEERS to Belmont County Cat Stray Shun and the animal shelter for holding a special event this weekend at the Ohio Valley Mall where people can meet cats and dogs that are available for adoption. JEERS to the ongoing series of waterline breaks that are plaguing communities across the region. ...