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Q: I started reading your column in 8th grade because my dad made me read it, but for a while I’ve been reading it because I enjoy it. I like the way you listen to teens. I read your column where you supported an anxious college freshman. Your advice was excellent. I thought I’d write to ...

Have a heart for caregivers

Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help. While caregivers take on a valuable role, they also pay unique physical and emotional tolls. In fact, a growing body of scientific research shows ...

Stay protected

As health needs evolve throughout life, it can be easy to forget how crucial vaccinations can be for protecting against preventable diseases. Many associate vaccines with childhood, remembering the series of shots received during early school years. However, vaccination importance extends far ...

Waynesburg teen named Miss Rain Day

Bryn Lahew, 17, of Waynesburg was crowned Miss Rain Day 2024 during the 46th scholarship pageant held on July 28 at Waynesburg Central High School. She was chosen from six contestants. She is the daughter of Michelle Shannon and Chay Lahew and will be a senior at Waynesburg Central this fall. ...

Look out! There’s a horse on the loose in South Fayette Township! You could be traveling down the road, going around a bend, and you could see the horse up in someone’s yard, quietly keeping watch as vehicles pass by, or staring serenely off into a distant horizon. But don’t worry ...

Let’s eat healthy this summer

It’s officially summer, and you’ve probably already fired up the grill, been invited to a picnic or are planning your Independence Day gathering menu. How can we possibly think of dieting or sticking to a healthy eating plan when so much of our favorite summer food is stuffed with sugar, ...