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Deaths prompt CPSC, FDA warning on infant sleep positioners
September 30, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Wednesday warned consumers to stop using infant sleep positioners. more »» 
Fisher-Price recalls slew of products
September 30, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — Fisher-Price is recalling more than 10 million tricycles, toys and high chairs over safety concerns. more »»
Similac powder formula recalled
September 23, 2010 Abbott Laboratories is issuing a voluntary recall of Similac-brand, powder infant formulas following an internal quality review, which detected the remote possibility of the presence of a small... more »» 
Small-battery dangers reported
September 21, 2010 CHICAGO (AP) — Swallowing button batteries can be fatal or cause serious harm, and research suggests that severe injuries in children, though relatively scarce, are on the ris. more »» 
Doctor weighs in on cough meds debate
September 16, 2010 By BETSY BETHEL Life Associate Editor If the Food and Drug Administration takes the advice of medical experts about keeping cough medications over-the-counter, pediatrician Dr. more »»
Doctor weighs in on cough meds debate
September 16, 2010 If the Food and Drug Administration takes the advice of medical experts about keeping cough medications over-the-counter, pediatrician Dr. more »»
Chuck E. Cheese recalls rings and toy eyeglasses
September 15, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1.2 million Chuck E. Cheese light-up rings and toy eyeglasses were recalled Wednesday over concerns that children might swallow the small battery inside the toy. more »» 
Step2 Recalls Sand, Water Tables
September 8, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Step2 Co. of Streetsboro, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 56,000 Sand & Water Transportation Toys because of a choking hazard. more »» 
Feds: no link between Dry Max diapers and rashes
September 3, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — Government safety officials have not found a connection between a new kind of Pampers diapers and the severe skin reactions reported by some parents' groups. more »»
St. C. Story Hour registration under way
August 19, 2010 Registration is under way through Aug. 23 for the fall story hour sessions at St. Clairsville Public Library that begin on Aug. 24 and 25. more »»
First Days of School
August 16, 2010 PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEST VIRGINIA Ohio County Schools — Thursday, Aug. 19 Marshall County Schools — Thursday, Au. more »»
Fresh Express recalling some salad products
August 13, 2010 SALINAS, Calif. (AP) — Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling some of its salad products because of a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. more »»
Nap Nannys Recalled
July 27, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Baby Matters LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., is announcing the voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny portable baby recliners. more »»
2010 Cover Kid Contest Entry Form (PDF)
July 5, 2010 more »» 
Summer Freebies for OV Families!
July 5, 2010 Funds may be low but kids’ entertainment demands are still high. There is plenty to do for free or next-to-nothing in the Ohio Valley, if you know where to look. more »»
School clothing vouchers available
July 1, 2010 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The state Department of Health and Human Resources says it's accepting applications for school clothing vouchers for low-income families. more »» 
Diapers go designer
July 1, 2010 CINCINNATI (AP) — The Procter & Gamble Co. is aiming to make disposable diapers fashionable. more »»
Mound features prehistoric tools program on July 4
July 1, 2010 Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will present a special program that demonstrates how some of the tools on display at the Delf Norona Museum were made and used by their... more »»
Oglebay lists Fourth of July weekend schedule
June 29, 2010 The Independence Weekend Celebration at Oglebay Park in Wheeling kicks off on Saturday, July 3. The events are: Saturday, July 3 9 a.m.-5 p.m. more »»
Two new food safety studies sound alarm
June 25, 2010 1. Wash your sack! Reusable sacks may harbor E. more »» |
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