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School projects fill the Marietta school district’s summer calendar
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — When the school year ended, the Marietta Director of Operations and his team immediately began working on summer construction projects. Phillips Elementary School, Opportunity School and Marietta Elementary School are some schools that have completed projects or are currently working to improve the schools. Paving,...
Chronic absentee rates double in most school districts post-pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chronic absenteeism in most Ohio school districts has doubled since before the pandemic, with school officials struggling to find ways to get students back into schools. Marietta City Schools Superintendent Brad Silvus said COVID hurt schools more than many people realize. “Once the pandemic happened,...
An archaeology camp in Marietta is giving kids an opportunity to find hidden history
MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — “Oh, I found some brick, I got some brick!” Finley Patrick screams to his teammates. Patrick is one of the middle schoolers digging and sifting through piles of soil to find hidden pieces of the past at The Castle Museum in Marrietta. “My...
Paden City High's fate hangs in balance at crowded courthouse hearing
WETZEL COUNTY, WV — A hearing took place at the Wetzel County Courthouse on Thursday to determine whether Paden City High School should close for the upcoming school year. A large crowd turned out for the hearing, many wearing green and white. Plaintiffs spoke against the closure of the school and expressed frustrations with Wetzel County Superintendent Cassandra Porter, who made the decision to close it.
Grant Town Fireman’s Festival to be held this weekend
GRANT TOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Grant Town Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fireman’s Festival is coming up this weekend!. The event will take place at the Grant Town Fire Department on Ballah Avenue on Saturday, July 27th from 3 to 7 p.m. and is packed full of education and fun for all ages.
Gold, Khourey & Turak host free town hall meeting on selling oil and gas rights
Moundsville, W.Va. (WTRF) – Many residents across the Ohio Valley have made some serious money selling off their mineral rights, but it’s not a process to take lightly. The law firm Gold, Khourey and Turak hosted a town hall meeting this evening to help the public answer critical questions. They focused on if selling your […]
Pennsboro in search of new police chief
Pennsboro City Council relieved Police Chief Travis R. Snuffer of his duties, after being charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving his K-9 in his police cruiser in Doddridge County. At the Monday, July 15, meeting, Council convened in executive session. Upon returning Mayor Robert Riggs reported that Snuffer’s services...
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...
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...
Grecian Fest returns with live dances and authentic Greek culture in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. — The 23rd annual Grecian Fest in Wheeling is back and better than ever. Held at the John Divine Greek Orthodox Church, the festival celebrates Greek culture through live cooking demonstrations, a Greek market, and more. To add to the authenticity, exhibition dancers will take the stage...
WVU 4-Star Target Eric Reibe Reveals Timeline in Recruitment
Eric Reibe, 2025 four-star center, spoke with WV Sports Now last weekend after revealing his top 11 schools. Reibe included West Virginia with a group of Connecticut, Creighton, Harvard, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oregon and Stanford. Reibe, 7-foot, does not have any visits officially scheduled for the...
JJ Quinerly, Jordan Harrison Discuss Impact of Iowa Game
In a game that drew millions of viewers and ultimately was one of the most-watched women’s college basketball contests of all time, people surrounding WVU women’s basketball still have their matchup vs Iowa in mind. After finishing the regular season 24-7, the Mountaineers made the NCAA tournament as...
An Ohio county purchases golf course for education and preservation
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Education, recreation and preservation. That’s what Monroe County plans to do with its purchase of the 168-acre Riverside Golf Course, which could even put it on the map in the maritime industry. Through an Appalachian Community Grant, this quiet green space was bought to be transformed into a multi-purpose land […]
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