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Old Marietta High School meets the wrecking ball
MARIETTA, Okla. (KTEN) — Marietta Public Schools is tearing down its former high school building as they make the move to a new building. Constructed in 1971, school administrators cite maintenance struggles as one reason for the decision to proceed with demolition. "The building had some plumbing issues and...
Angel’s Harbor doing good for the community
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Angel’s Harbor in Belpre held a car wash benefit for an Army Veteran whose house burnt down, resulting in a total loss. Angel’s Harbor is a faith based 90 day recovery center, but they also give back to the community and help those in need.
Jeff Sandy was the recipient of the Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Earlier this month, former Wood County Sheriff and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeff Sandy was awarded the Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion. The medallion was given by the Chapel of Four Chaplains, a national organization founded in honor of four extraordinary men and their acts of supreme sacrifice during World War II.
New principals top agenda for Wood County BOE meeting
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education will meet in special session tonight to vote on the appointment of new principals for Emerson Elementary and Parkersburg High School. The board voted earlier this month to accept the settlement agreements with former Emerson Elementary Principal Tabatha Efaw and Parkersburg...
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