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West Virginia Division of Corrections graduates more than 50 new cadets
More than 50 cadets will soon be starting their careers at jails and correctional facilities in West Virginia after graduating from the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation's Basic Training program on Friday.
Picture This: Paws for Effect – Gilmer Elementary Welcomes Therapy Dog
GLENVILLE — Students at Gilmer County Elementary School greeted Boaz, the male yellow Labrador retriever mix introduced Tuesday as the school’s new therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. He was brought to the school by representatives of West Virginia first lady Cathy Justice. The Friends With Paws program places certified therapy dogs in schools around the state to serve as a healthy and friendly outlet for students to address trauma and other social-emotional issues.
State graduates 52 more jail, prison workers
GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Fifty-two new state correctional officers and non-uniform staff graduated from the state Division of Corrections Training Academy in Glenville Friday. The Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the new class of graduates brings the number of new employees who have gone through the academy since January to 429. The number has significantly reduced the number of vacancies in the state’s jails and prisons. Officials credit stepped up recruitment and pay increases.
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