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Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools
(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the Military Recruit Award, which allows schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to students who join the educational workforce in public school districts, community schools, independent STEM schools and joint vocational school districts. “In Ohio, we are proud to support...
Future of Paden City High School will soon be determined
PADEN CITY, W.Va. (WTRF) — There’s a big hearing in Wetzel County Circuit Court next week to determine the future of Paden City High School. There are hundreds of people who are watching what happens. Last week Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson ruled that Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassie Porter illegally closed Paden […]
Work continues to curb human trafficking in Jefferson County, beyond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A combined effort from a group of local and regional agencies recently led to 10 arrests of people seeking to buy sex in Jefferson County. The 2-day operation was set up to expose those on both ends of the transaction. Steubenville Police Chief Kenny Anderson...
Counselors available to students at Claymont High School Tuesday
UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (July 15, 2024) – The Claymont City School District is making counselors available to students Tuesday following the death of a 15-year-old student. Grant Haney of Uhrichsville died on July 8, according to an obituary shared by R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home. It described him as courageous and resilient in facing cystic fibrosis, and as someone who found happiness in the great outdoors and touched the hearts of all who knew him.
New downtown Wheeling splash pad nearing completion
WHEELING, W.Va. — Soon, the city of Wheeling will have a brand-new splash pad near WesBanco Arena. But the question is, when?. It's been over a year since Wheeling City Council approved construction on the downtown splash pad. City Manager Robert Herron said it's not something you see in a pool, rather in a larger city like downtown Pittsburgh.
Delegate Stephens presents funding for Moundsville entities
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia Delegate Jeff Stephens presented funding to entities within the city of Moundsville on Tuesday. Both the Moundsville Police Department and parks and recreation received $1,000 each. The money comes from the local economic development funds delegates are given to put back into communities.
Science In Action – Student Research Symposium Showcases Findings on Vitally Important Topics
West Liberty, W. Va., July 16, 2024 – Combating diseases, studying dangerous pathogens, identifying diversity in wildlife, and measuring the effects of invasive species were all topics explored by students and showcased at West Liberty University’s 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Symposium. The annual symposium took place...
American Melody cruises into Marietta
MARIETTA — Passengers from around the U.S. came to Marietta Monday morning. The American Melody, one of American Cruise Lines’ ships, stopped in Marietta at the Marietta Levee, giving passengers a chance to visit the city. According to the company’s website, the American Melody is an American riverboat...
Contract awarded to construct $225,000 food truck park in village of Tuscarawas
TUSCARAWAS ‒ Work is expected to begin next year on a food truck park in the village of Tuscarawas ‒ the first such facility in Tuscarawas County. The park will be built on a 59-by-173-foot vacant lot owned by the village at 116 N. Main St. According to Mayor Dana Moore, it will...
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