• Women live more years in ill-health than men, finds gender health gap study

    While men are disproportionally affected by conditions that cause early death, women are left with higher levels of illness and disabilityWomen live longer than men but experience more years in poor health, according to a global gender health gap analysis that experts say underlines an urgent need for action to boost women’s health.Globally, there are substantial differences between women and men when it comes to health, with limited progress in bridging health gaps over the past three decades,...

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    Renner Behavior Health Program officially cuts the ribbon, bringing more mental health treatment options to Marshall County

    MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - It was a big day in Moundsville as the ribbon was officially cut for the new facility focused on the Renner Behavioral Health Program, in partnership with the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. It's a brand new space for those seeking mental health treatment. With this state-of-the-art building, they're hoping to []

  • Kirk Cousins was 'stunned' to see Falcons pick Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall at 2024 NFL Draft a month after Atlanta signed the 35-year-old QB to a four-year, $180million deal

    Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was 'a bit stunned' to see the team take fellow signal caller Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick of the NFL Draft, Dianna Russini.

  • Doncaster Early Years Conference

    Doncaster is hosting a national conference for Local Authority Commissioners, Family Hubs, early years professionals, nursery staff, teachers, childminders, creative practitioners, funders, policy makers and partners. The conference will showcase Doncaster’s successful Tuneful Chatter programme and excellent track record in maximising the potential of a place-based approach to support children and families. The aim of the conference is to share proven approaches to using the arts for very young...

  • Doncaster’s Early Years Conference

    The conference will showcase Doncaster’s successful Tuneful Chatter programme and excellent track record in maximising the potential of a place-based approach to support children and families. The aim of the conference is to share proven approaches to using the arts for very young children’s wellbeing, personal development, and communication. The event offers an informative and inspiring opportunity for discussions and networking, and hosts are delighted to announce that keynote speakers Dr...

  • Federal Frenzy returns for 10th year

    The 10th annual Federal Frenzy event is in full swing.

  • Transportation: Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year

    A task force has outlined a new, scaled-back taxi program the county could implement this year.

  • Doc Holliday festival returns for another year

    By Michael Hutchins Herald Democrat Downtown Denison will transform back into a railroad hub and boomtown this weekend as the city celebrates one of its… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • The Town and the City Festival to return for 5th year

    LOWELL — The Town and the City Festival returns to Lowell April 26-27 for its fifth year, and it will feature a number of multi-genre musical performances and art pieces by local artists.

  • STRUT! Fashion Show Returns After Four-Year Hiatus

    For 18 years, Gerald "Fitz" Fitzpatrick traveled to war zones, building and fitting prosthetics for people maimed by land mines. His work for the International Committee of the Red Cross took him to Angola, Ethiopia, India, South Sudan, Myanmar and other countries. Before that, he had jobs in carpentry, restaurants and plumbing. He taught metalworking in the Peace Corps in Morocco and welded in shipyards. But he didn't expect to add fashion designer to his résumé. Now that's he's retired...

  • N’Guessan returning to K-State for one more year

    MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Sometimes the best recruitment is retention. K-State men's basketball got a big piece of its 2023-24 puzzle back for another season as of Tuesday. David N'Guessan, a 6-foot-9 senior, will return for his fifth season of college basketball next year, the team announced on social media. N'Guessan averaged 7.8 points and 6.8 []

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    Local event celebrates 50 years of transforming communities

    DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- An event to celebrate 50 years of Community Development Block Grants is being held on Saturday. Montgomery County Community and Economic Development, alongside the cities of Dayton and Kettering, is hosting a celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of Community Development Block Grants. The federal-aid program has transformed communities since 1974, []