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Land Bank awarded funding for three more houses in Jefferson County

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Land Bank has been awarded another $301,000 from the Welcome Home Ohio program, money the group will use to construct three new homes. Funding for the Welcome Home Ohio program was part of the state’s biennium budget bill passed by the Ohio General ...

Langrehr chosen to lead West Virginia Northern Community College

WHEELING — West Virginia Northern Community College has selected Dr. Andrew Langrehr as its ninth president following a national search. Langrehr, currently vice chancellor for academic affairs at St. Louis Community College, will assume the position in August after the retirement of ...

State approves facilities plan update for Hancock County Schools

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Schools is one step closer to being able to update its comprehensive facilities plan to allow for a project to update its heating and air conditioning systems in two of the county's schools. During its meeting Wednesday, the West Virginia Board of Education approved an amendment to Hancock County Schools' Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan to include replacements of Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems at Oak Glen High School and Weir Middle School. Hancock County Schools Director of Facilities and Maintenance Kasey Arnott touched ...

Improvements to Follansbee Community House showcased

FOLLANSBEE — For almost 95 years, the Follansbee Community House has been a hub of activity for generations of city residents. Now, it is moving into a new chapter. “We have a unique building,” noted Mayor Scott McMahon during a tour Tuesday. “It’s kind of the heartbeat of the ...

Gorman reflects on first year as JVS superintendent

BLOOMINGDALE — As Ted Gorman completes his first year as superintendent of the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, he says the experience has been both rewarding and energizing. “It has been a great first year,” Gorman said. “I have really enjoyed getting to know our students, ...