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RSV, Flu, COVID: Kentucky faces ‘triple threat’ this winter
BY NADIA RAMLAGANKENTUCKY NEWS CONNECTION The flu, COVID and RSV are rapidly spreading in Kentucky, and health experts say that’s a problem for hospitals, schools and the state’s vulnerable residents. So far, more than 20 school districts have temporarily halted classes due to RSV. At Norton Children’s Hospital, pediatrician Dr. Robert Blair said respiratory viruses…
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Christmas in the Park is this weekend in Warfield
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Following the tradition of years gone by, the Warfield Park Community Center board and dedicated volunteers are making final preparations for the annual Christmas in the Park scheduled for this weekend. Board chairperson Denise Chaffins has released a schedule of activities. “This year’s event will be the best yet,”…
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WES brings home academic medals
Warfield Elementary School’s academic and quick recall teams participated in the Governor’s Cup and returned with several wins Saturday. The academic team placed fourth overall, while the quick recall team finished in third place. Jazlynn Jude finished fifth in math. Isaac Ward took second place in social studies and fourth in science. Laken Blevins brought…
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Martin County Farm Bureau recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement
LOUISVILLE — Martin County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 103rd Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2022. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices that meet the company’s profitability requirements and whose insurance policy growth meets or exceeds its annual growth goal. James Ward, president…
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Stepp invites everyone to purchase tickets for quilt raffle
Martin County Health Care Facility resident Ernestene Stepp is inviting everyone to purchase tickets for the last week of running the raffle for the king-sized quilt “Disappearing Windmill.” The drawing is Dec. 9. The money will be used for the annual resident Christmas celebration. Ticket price is $1 or six for $5. You may purchase…
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The 12 scams of Christmas
These scammers are definitely on the naughty list! This holiday season, BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for Grinch-y scams and cons. 1. Misleading social media ads. BBB Scam Tracker receives reports of consumers paying for items that they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for,…
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MSU 2022 Fall Commencement is Dec. 10
Morehead State University has announced details for the 2022 Fall Commencement. The commencement ceremony will be held for fall and winter 2022 graduates at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Academic-Athletic Center (AAC). Tickets are not required for guests or graduates, and there is no limit on the number of guests who may attend.…
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Pandemic stress caused premature aging in teenagers’ brains
Long-term effect uncertain, but some parents say impact will last American teenagers’ brains prematurely aged by three years during the pandemic due to the stress of lockdowns, a study has found. The researchers found changes similar to those seen in “children who have faced chronic stress and adversity,” reports Katherine Reynolds Lewis of The Washington…
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Study of 40 first-time fathers finds that fatherhood changed their brains in ways that could help them be better parents
A growing body of research finds that children with engaged fathers do better on a range of outcomes, including physical health and cognitive performance, and a new study finds that fatherhood causes changes in the brain in ways that could influence their parenting, Darby Saxbe and Magdalena Martinez Garcia report for The Conversation, a platform…
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