What is it with people rear-ending me? Recently I was rear-ended for the third time in the last several years. The first time was about 15 years ago. I had a Ford Tempo and was yielding to go up the on-ramp to I-70 East when a car came up behind and slammed into me, ripping […]

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Jim and Linda Bordas received the Light of the Valley Award this past Wednesday at the White Palace. Enthusiastic attendees came from all over the region and packed the room, testifying to the wonderful influence Jim and Linda have had on so many people in the Ohio Valley. But the real lesson came from the […]

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Barley and Guinness want to remind you that National Dog Day is Friday, Aug. 26. The animal shelters from two area counties will be holding adoptions in two locations. Ohio County Animal Shelter will be at Wheeling Park’s Ice Rink from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., while the Marshall County Animal Shelter will be at […]

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No carbohydrates, no dairy and no sugar really sounds like no fun if you ask me, but the Whole30 craze is catching on locally and nationally. The Whole30 is not just a diet, but also a lifestyle change. Created in 2009 by an adventitious nutritionist, Whole30 challenges people to completely cleanse their eating habits over […]

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By this time of year, I am done with humidity, and done with those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer. Too much ice cream, too hot to exercise, too much lax in the schedule!  It was a great summer filled with lots of fun and food and friends, but its time to get back on […]

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Year after year, many parents watch the calendar until the school year begins. That’s never been me. This week, my teenager and my 7-year-old went back to school.  In a matter of days, my son goes off to college and it has really taken my emotions for a ride. I’ve always struggled with the first […]

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Like many Americans, I feel a natural attraction to the summer Olympics.  So many athletes representing so many countries in so many different sporting events–all packed into a thrilling and mesmerizing 16 days. To be honest, part of the reason I watch is to see things I never see any other time of the year.  […]

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Happy Friday! We here at Bordas & Bordas would like to congratulate those of you who are completing your first week of the new school year. That includes students, teachers, faculty and staff. We hope that the new school year has gotten off to a wonderful start! As we look forward to the year ahead, […]

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There are lots of reasons why a person who has been injured due to someone else’s carelessness should always consult with an experienced attorney before trying to settle his/her claim. One of those reasons has to do with what is known as subrogation claims.  I am always amazed at the number of people out there […]

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Wouldn’t it be great if, on National Dog Day (Aug. 26), all those dogs living on chains, in our shelters, on our streets or in a dog fighting ring could find someone to take them and love them the way they should be? This year, I’ve heard of more and more about abuse of animals. […]

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