Retirement Of Longtime Captain Begins New Chapter In Sistersville Ferry’s Long History

The town of Sistersville, West Virginia is home to the last ferry crossing in the Mountain State. The Sistersville Ferry has been serving this tiny Tyler County community for more than 200 years, and when it reopens next spring, there will be a new pilot at the helm. Reporter Zack Harold stopped by to witness the last ride of Captain Bo Hause.

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Education Randy Yohe, Oct. 21, 2024

Marshall University Program Graduates Students Debt Free

In its second year, Marshall University's “Marshall For All’ project allows participating students to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree without accruing any debt. As America's student l...

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Education WVPB Staff, Oct. 21, 2024

Working To Graduate Debt-Free At Marshall And Hiking West Virginia’s Longest Trail, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Marshall University's “Marshall For All’ project allows participating students to complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree without accruing any debt and with Hurricane Helene closing much of the southern Appalachian Trail, Allegheny Trail advocates want hikers to know they can find alternatives in West Virginia.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 23, 2024

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Means Millions For W.Va. Borrowers

Over a thousand West Virginians will have $8.8 million in student loans canceled.

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Government Jack Walker, Feb. 06, 2024

Senate Bill Aims To Bring More Forensic Pathologists To West Virginia

Facing a national shortage of doctors trained to perform autopsies, West Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would fund student loan repayments for forensic pathologists in the state.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jun. 27, 2023

Marshall University Plans Out Next 10 Years

The 10-year campus master plan replaces one from 2013 and has a student-first focus to transform the school’s campus.

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Education Randy Yohe, Aug. 31, 2022

Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan: W.Va. Impact

Kelly Allen, the Executive Director at the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy says more than 200,000 West Virginians could see relief on student loans as part of a forgiveness plan announced by President Joe Biden.

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