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Basements may not be go-to hangouts during spring, summer and fall, when many homeowners spend more time on their patios and decks enjoying the great outdoors. But as winter approaches and the great outdoors becomes less welcoming, basements once again become popular places to relax and spend time with loved ones. That’s why fall is such an ideal time to address mold issues in a basement. According to WebMD, exposure to mold can irritate a person’s eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. That’s true whether a person is allergic to mold or not. Even people who are merely sensitive to mold ...

Signs your gutters are in need of repair

Fall is a great time to tackle projects around the house. The weather each fall allows homeowners to make improvements to their homes’ exteriors without worrying about extreme heat or cold, while interior projects like painting are made easier because homeowners can open the windows to allow for proper ventilation. Fall also marks a great time to prepare for upcoming projects that can make winter work that much easier. For example, fall is a great time to take stock of your gutters so you can address any issues before leaves begin to fall or the first snowstorm touches down. ...

Tips for planting fall vegetables, autumn is prime time

Tending to backyard vegetable gardens can fill many hours of enjoyable downtime in the great outdoors. What’s more, the bounty produced by such gardens provides healthy, fresh foods to gardeners and their loved ones. Although spring and summer are widely seen as the peak of gardening season, the mild temperatures of autumn can be a prime time for planting vegetables as well. Certain late-season treats like carrots, kale, spinach, and turnips can thrive in fall gardens. Many different foods are quick crops that can go from seed to table in about six weeks. When sown in early fall, ...

WCCC senior aims to be doctor

An influential summer internship helped direct MaKenna Long’s career path. Long, who is a senior in Washington County Career Center’s Pre-Nursing program, said she always wanted to be in a medical field but decided to become a doctor after interning this past summer at Marietta Memorial ...

Listening skills in school

Parents, your children are involved with listening almost every waking moment of the day. Furthermore, good listening skills in school are especially important during lectures, recitations and discussions. Below are the basic differences between these various speaking situations: Lectures The lecture method consists of the instructor giving all the information with no student involvement other than listening. Recitations The recitation method consists of the instructor asking questions, with the students answering them. Discussions The discussion method consists of both ...

Teen of the Week: Frontier senior has sights set on Marine Corps

NEW MATAMORAS — Frontier High School senior Devin Carpenter eyes a future with the military. Carpenter recently signed up for the Delayed Enlistment program with the United States Marine Corps. He will report for basic training in Parris Island, S.C., after graduating in May 2024. Sgt. ...