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Fridays in the Garden Workshops
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (165+ words) PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) - Looking for a way to beat the winter blues and learn about gardening at the same time? The WVU Extension Service has the perfect event for you. The gardening educational series will be held 3 Fridays in February…...
Pills and gummies sold at gas stations could pose addiction risks
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1059+ words) (InvestigateTV) " They look like fruit-flavored pills, sugary gummies and imitation ice cream cones, but these products contain a chemical compound commonly known as 7-OH. The products are sold legally at gas stations and convenience stores, often marketed as natural supplements....
Migrants languish in US detention centers facing dire conditions and prolonged waits
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1102+ words) Prolonged detention has become more common in President Donald Trump's second term, at least partly because a new policy generally prohibits immigration judges from releasing detainees while their deportation cases wind through backlogged courts. Many, like Hernandez, are prepared to…...
This state is telling people to stop foraging after 4 die from eating toxic mushrooms
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (114+ words) (CNN) " Health officials in California are warning people to stop eating wild mushrooms. Four people have died and dozens more have fallen ill since November because California is home to two highly toxic mushrooms. One of them is called the…...
Patriots’ Maye had pain-relieving injection in shoulder before 3 turnovers in Super Bowl loss
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (785+ words) Maye was the NFL's most accurate passer during the regular season and finished second in MVP voting, but he was hounded by the Seahawks' "Dark Side" defense throughout. He threw two touchdown passes, but was sacked six times, had two…...
WTAP+ | The story behind the Blennerhassett family
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (145+ words) Listen and learn how this uncle and niece came to America and settled in the Mid-Ohio Valley, becoming a staple family in the area. In this episode of Past of the Ohio, Superintendent of Blennerhassett Island State Park Craig Pyles…...
All Ages History Camp at the Castle
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (190+ words) MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) -The Castle, located on Fourth Street in Marietta, recently opened its doors on Saturday to community members of all ages for a special history camp focused on the settlement of the Northwest Territory and celebrating setting in…...
Hall Financial Giving Foundation giving back to teachers with annual Teacher’s Closet
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (469+ words) MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) -The Hall Financial Giving Foundation held its 8th annual Teacher's Closet event at Hall Financial Advisor's main office, distributing free school supplies to over 160 elementary school teachers across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The initiative raised more than $20,000 to support…...
Meet Kip: WTAP’s Pet of the Week
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (82+ words) Meet Kip: WTAP's Pet of the Week'WTAP PLEASANTS COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Kip, WTAP's Pet of the Week! Kip is a 5-year-old lab mix from the Pleasants County Humane Society. Kip would do best in a family home, as he…...
Disneyland to allow weddings at The Haunted Mansion
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (83+ words) (CNN) - Disney fans looking to tie the knot will soon have two creepy new options. The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland will open its doors to host weddings starting in July. Ceremonies will take place in the attraction's outdoor courtyard. The…...