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West Virginia University releases activity manual for dementia caregiving

West Virginia University faculty members and graduate students have put together an activity guide that includes games, trivia and crafts designed to aid in dementia caregiving. The Appalachian Activities for Dementia Manual was created using psychology, social work and neuroscience research. The manual is designed especially for individuals with dementia and other cognitive disorders who grew up in the Appalachian region. It incorporates Appalachian culture to support the ability of those individuals to remember past experiences, as well as to connect with the senses of those ...

Postcast 71 – May 14, 2021

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Locals lend a hand for Day of Caring

United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties hosted its 29th Annual Day of Caring, which featured both virtual and physical components, on Wednesday. Day of Caring is an event that was designed to foster service and volunteering in communities. Participants from local companies and ...

Star City Council member speaks out against rezoning

STAR CITY - A Star City Council member spoke in opposition of the town’s current rezoning contemplations at a public hearing held Tuesday evening. The Town of Star City hosted the meeting, which was held over the Zoom webinar platform, to hear from residents of the city regarding the rezoning of two separate properties in the municipality from Residential to Commercial. These properties include 370 Broadway Ave., Block 31, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 as well as 444 Westwood Ave., Block C, Lots 9 and 10. Star City Councilwoman Emma Luzader asked to speak as a citizen during ...

Morgantown Public Library debuts summer program

The Morgantown Public Library System (MPLS) opens registration for a new program this week. The Big Family Book Club is a summer program that provides participants with a book selected by library staff. The book chosen was “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein. ...

Aull About History 8 – Our Aeronautic History

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