CHARLESTON — Educational leaders in West Virginia kicked off a campaign emphasizing that public schools are the foundational heart of communities, providing essential services that extend far beyond traditional academics. Members of the West Virginia Association of School Administrators, ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Schools is set to receive assistance from the state in addressing the climate needs within two of the county's schools. During Monday's organizational meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, Superintendent Walter Saunders announced the West Virginia School Building Authority had approved approximately $500,000 to fund HVAC improvements at Oak Glen High School and Oak Glen Middle School. “We had both those in our bonds,” Saunders said, explaining the local funding will serve as a match to the state grant. The funding will be available ...
MARTINS FERRY — Belmont County's first free harm reduction vending machine has arrived in Martins Ferry. The Wayne L. Hayes Tower is the first location in the county to host the free vending machine. The vending machine is made possible through an integrated harm reduction grant from the ...
STEUBENVILLE — While many area residents might not realize it, behavioral health can have a substantial effect on the region. "People often think of health care as a small part of the community. But behavioral health care is health care, and the economic impact these types of facilities ...
Haitian immigrants in Ohio who were under federal temporary protective status could see their state driver’s licenses and work permits expire this week following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The court declined to extend TPS status on June 25, holding the argument that the Trump administration terminated the status based on race is unlikely to succeed.” “A race-neutral explanation for the government’s action exists: the current administration opposes the TPS program as it has been implemented in the past and has terminated every TPS designation that has come up for renewal,” ...
WEIRTON - The boil order issued Tuesday for the area of Weir Avenue has been lifted, effective at noon today. The order followed repairs to a water line, and included all of Weir Avenue as well as all side streets. Customers in the affected area may resume using water without any restrictions or boil requirements.
