Mairin Bowman is delighted by toys which hang from the upper rails of her hospital crib. By Holly Kozelsky Born at 26 weeks, 9-month-old Mairin Bowman has endured months of hospital care and testing. Little Mairin Bowman smiles, giggles and plays during things which would make most children – and even adults – cry. But, as her parents Edmund and...
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By Jessica Dillon Tim Jacobus, illustrator of the original “Goosebumps” book covers, will appear Oct. 3 at Martinsville Uptown Oktoberfest for a meet-and-greet and autograph signing. The...
By Jessica Dillon Chad Hall, a longtime Martinsville business owner and local media executive, is running for a seat on Martinsville City Council this fall. Hall has...
By Jessica Dillon Charles Niederstadt is one of five registered candidates vying for a seat on the Martinsville City Council this fall. Niederstadt is seeking the position...
The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) has launched a new interactive Unemployment Insurance Claims Dashboard, giving Virginians, employers, policymakers and other stakeholders an easier way to track unemployment claims activity...
Students learning about plants. The Department of Conservation and Recreation announced Virginia’s first-ever K-12 Environmental Literacy Strategic Plan. Supporting young Virginians in becoming environmentally literate puts the...
