Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Ohio County Board Of Education Reviews Medical Cannabis Policy
Under the policy, applications for cannabis use would be restricted to students who provide a doctor's certificate and produce a parent's signature. Additionally, the guardians or parents of the student must apply for an official medical cannabis card through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOhio County Board Of Education Cuts Library Funding
Some Ohio County residents are upset after the Wheeling-Ohio Board of Education voted to reduce funding for the county’s public library by one-third.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWheeling Island Stadium to Open in September After Repairs
The Ohio County Board of Education has voted to move ahead with a repair project at Wheeling Island Stadium.The board cast a 5-0 vote to accept bids…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOhio County Schools to Hire New Super in February
Ohio County Schools plan to hire a new superintendent next month.The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register reports board of education members approved a…
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County School Board Ditches Phone-In Meetings
The Ohio County Board of Education has ended the practice of allowing members to call in to meetings, collecting $160 for participating each time they…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCyberattack Disrupts W.Va. Public Education Network
Authorities are investigating a cyberattack that briefly disrupted a state public education network. Department of Education chief technology officer…
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