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What to know about AI use in the classroom

Artificial intelligence has been foremost on the minds of millions of people in recent years. While much of the public discourse around AI has focused on the uncertainty and anxiety it has instilled in people concerned about their jobs, use of the technology in classrooms has garnered ...

Brooke County officials preparing for November election

WELLSBURG – While the general election is still three months away, Brooke County officials want to make certain they are ready. Commissioners took time Tuesday to recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a day established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to inspire civic ...

Acton focuses on health care costs during Steubenville stop

STEUBENVILLE — Dr. Amy Acton has made hearing what Ohioans have to say an important component of her campaign for governor. “I've been on the ground quite literally for two-and-a-half years. How I was trained in my work in medicine, and preventive medicine, is that the community is your ...

Recreation improvements recognized

Craig Howell The City of Weirton was recognized during the West Virginia Municipal League's annual conference, held last week in Charleston, with the All-Star Community Award for Enrichment. The award was presented in recognition of the city's efforts to pave and improve the Panhandle Rail ...

Wellsburg holds off on new grease trap ordinance

WELLSBURG – An ordinance which would require certain Wellsburg businesses to install grease traps is on hold. Wellsburg Council was set to hold the second reading of the proposed ordinance, Tuesday, which would require any restaurants and hotels operating within the city limits to install ...

Lawmakers clash with DoHS secretary over delayed school clothing allowance 

CHARLESTON - Carl Ayers, the new cabinet secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Resources, answered questions from lawmakers about delays in the school clothing voucher program, but left lawmakers with more questions. Ayers was on hand Tuesday afternoon for nearly 90 minutes ...