Breathing Easy
Testing for radon could save your life March 2024 Story courtesy of the American Lung Association Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and a recent report...
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The Fight Against Famine
Founded in 1981 in Staunton, Va., the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is the largest organization of its kind in western and central Virginia.
Kidding Around
Create these tasty, kid-friendly recipes with your children! April 2024 Caterpillar Sandwiches Recipe courtesy of Family Features/Nature’s Own Ingredients: 4 Nature’s Own Butterbread slices 4 ham slices 2 lettuce leaves 4 American cheese slices 1 cherry tomato...
Going to Ground in a Good Way
Household items that can be repurposed in a garden April 2024 by George Weigel, Contributing Writer Gardening can give a second life to all sorts of household junk, er, “resources.” Here are 20 re-tooling possibilities: 1. Old shoes, baskets, backpacks, pocketbooks,...
Mud About You
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.
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Not So Fast
Intermittent fasting has recently been increasingly touted as the key to weight management and increased longevity, but is it right for you?
From the Ground Up
How to build an energy-efficient home March 2024 Story courtesy of Family Features Whether it’s your primary objective or a secondary benefit, creating an energy-efficient living space is a smart choice for homeowners. Sustainable architecture and materials can help...
Looking Forward
Shaping our energy future through innovation April 2024 by Anne Prince, Contributing Columnist The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Innovation is essential in addressing these...
It’s a Brick House
Doswell company recycles sawdust to make ecologically friendly heat source April 2024 by Audrey T. Hingley, Contributing Writer According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s 2023 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Americans primarily use electricity to...
Beep, Beep!
One survey shows that in Virginia, drivers are more competitive than anywhere else in the United States.
The Cozy Connection
It’s important to know how your home is heated so you can make informed decisions on your energy use.
Staying Positive
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.
Play Ball!
April 2024 Weather starts getting warmer in April and you can hear the sound of balls hitting a bat and glove as baseball season gets into swing. Kids of all ages begin running their parents everywhere, traveling to practices and games. For those like me who are past...
Proof of the Goodness in People
Co-op family comes together following life-changing event April 2024 by Chelsea Wootten, Contributing Writer Last summer, Rob Book was finishing up his first six months as Delaware Electric Cooperative’s president and CEO. Enjoying the challenges associated with...
Proof of the Goodness in People
Co-op family comes together following life-changing event April 2024 by Chelsea Wootten, Contributing Writer Last summer, Rob Book was finishing up his first six months as Delaware Electric Cooperative’s president and CEO. Enjoying the challenges associated with...
