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Brooke County reverting to old names for four primary and intermediate schools
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Starting next year, you’ll be seeing new names outside four Brooke County schools…but they may be the names you’re already using. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Crook says this month the school board approved the change for its elementary schools. Brooke Primary North will become Hooverson Heights Primary, Brooke Intermediate North will […]
Trinity School of Nursing Holds Class of 2024 Commencement
Students were recognized for academic and clinical excellence. The Trinity Health System School of Nursing held commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 on July 12, 2024. Rhonda Hatfield DBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, Interim Chief Nursing Officer for Trinity Health System, offered the commencement address. Several graduates were recognized for...
Schults Ford and YMCA team up for Back-to-School Backpack and Supplies Giveaway
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — With the summer months flying by, kids will be headed back to school before we know it. Now one local business is asking for your help to make sure area students have what they need for a successful school year. Shults Ford next to Highlands is teaming with the Wheeling […]
FAFSA deadline has passed but there are still options for how to pay for school
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – A recent survey shows that 90% of Gen Z students don’t yet have the funds to pay for college in the coming year. The deadline for filing a FAFSA form for this year has passed but there are still other options for students seeking last minute funds. Grants or grants in […]
Ohio Valley graduate places second at National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Conference
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — -Jefferson County Joint Vocational School alum Paige Furbee successfully represented her district after earning second place during the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Conference in Seattle, Wash. School officials say Furbee, the daughter of Mike and Danielle Furbee of Bergholz and a recent graduate of Edison High School, […]
Local leaders discuss student career development, aim to boost retention in Wheeling
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Local leaders met at Wheeling Park High School on Wednesday to discuss career development in students. West Liberty University, Bethany College, Wheeling University, West Virginia Northern Community College, and Ohio University Eastern were just some institutions in attendance. Meetings such as these help connect Wheeling-area...
Wheeling Baseball Takes Third Straight ABCA Team Academic Honor in 2024
Wheeling, W. Va. - Academic Award season rolls on for the Wheeling University Athletic Department as athletes and teams continue to earn recognition for their work in the classroom. On Wednesday, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) was next, releasing their Team Academic Excellence Award Winners. For the third straight season, the Wheeling University Baseball team was on the list after putting together a cumulative GPA of 3.475.
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