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guacamole fresh
Dear Heloise: To keep guacamole from turning brown after making it, place the pit into the mixture, and it will stay nice and green. — Carolyn Y., in Abilene, Texas
Carolyn, I’m sorry to say that this is only a myth. The avocado seed does not prevent guacamole from oxidizing to a brown color, except for the small area directly under the seed. Instead, use a cling film and place it on top of the guacamole so that the film rests on the guacamole with no air between the food
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Senate held a rare Sunday session, the Republican leader said a potential deal was “coming together” on the government shutdown. But there was no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days.
Moderate Democrats huddled over the weekend to find a compromise to reopen the government as the shutdown continued to disrupt flights nationwide, threaten food assistance for millions of Americans and leave federal workers without pay.
Top Republicans were working
MORGANTOWN — If you had WVU scoring a safety off a blocked punt and then getting two rushing touchdowns from an outside linebacker on your list of expectations Saturday, then a lottery ticket should be your next purchase.
Those were just two stories on a day filled with them, as West Virginia outlasted Colorado, 29-22, inside Milan Puskar Stadium.
How about freshman quarterback Scotty Fox Jr.? He came back from throwing two interceptions on back-to-back plays in the third quarter that led to the
(AP) — Paul Tagliabue led the NFL to greater riches, more diversity and soaring popularity during his 17-year tenure as commissioner of America’s favorite sport. His stewardship also was marked by the league’s dawdling recognition of the impact and severity of concussions.
Tagliabue, who died Sunday of heart failure at age 84, was commissioner from 1989 to 2006. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
More money
League revenues skyrocketed during the 17 years under Tagliabue,
CHERRY GROVE — The Monongahela National Forest “Woodside Fire” has consumed approximately 200 acres and continues to burn, the USDA Forest Service announced late Friday afternoon.
“The fire continues to burn on steep, mountainous terrain in oak-hickory forest type,” a Forest Service press release stated Friday afternoon. “Ground crews and a helicopter with water dropping capabilities are on site actively suppressing the wildfire. Safety of firefighters and the public are the top priorities.”
The
PHILIPPI — Landyn Carpenter rushed for 239 yards and three touchdowns as Class AA, No. 4 Philip Barbour cruised to a 55-8 win over No. 13 Lincoln Friday night in rainy conditions at George Byrer Field at Freedom Bank Park.
The Colts finished the regular season with an 8-2 mark and winners of six straight games. They will officially learn their postseason opponent, date and time today, with at least one home contest in the postseason.
Cam Bennett, out of the “Wildcat” formation, had TD runs of 14
ELKINS — Citizens Bank of West Virginia (“Citizens”) announced the acquisition of trust and estate administration assets of another financial institution, further strengthening its position as a leading provider of wealth management services in the region. In addition, Citizens has expanded its team to five professionals and manages over $200 million in client assets. Citizens is now the only community bank in Randolph County offering a full suite of Trust, Estate Settlement, and Investment
Dear Annie: My 54-year-old son recently married his childhood sweetheart with whom he had a son 36 years ago. They never married before but kept in touch because of their son. Unfortunately, their boy was killed in an auto accident four years ago.
I’ve loosely kept in touch with my new daughter-in-law all this time. Last year, she stole a debit card from me and emptied one of my bank accounts. She was caught and has been reimbursing me but still owes about half the amount she stole.
Recently I
MOOREFIELD — “My God, Jen. I gotta get Jen. Help me. Please.”
Call that a clothesline prayer.
Robin Moore sent it bubbling through the chop just after midnight on Nov. 5, 1985, when she was pulled under.
The rain was pounding like Hell’s drumline. The river was a rabid dog.
Mobile homes aren’t made for this.
It was her dad’s place. Rob Roy Watkins served for years as assistant postmaster of Morgantown.
When it came time for retirement, he knew right where to forward his mail: the mountains
* Applause to everyone who is helping bring us today’s Veterans Day Parade at 1 p.m. in Elkins. Lineup for the parade will be located next to the Southern States store in South Elkins and will begin at 11:30 a.m. The parade will take place rain or shine, and will run up Davis Avenue before going onto Fifth Street and concluding at the Elkins Railyard Depot. Later today, Elkins American Legion Post 29’s annual Veterans Day Dinner will take place Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to the dinner
