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Brooke County Schools staff ready for first day

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WELLSBURG — Students are returning to the classrooms this week, and that makes it a special time of the year for Jeffrey Crook. The Brooke County superintendent said it is always surrounded by a lot of anticipation. "We report back (today) and we're extremely excited to have all of our staff back. Then, the kids start back on Thursday," he said while speaking toward the end of the Aug. 10 school board meeting. "The greatest thing about being in education is that we have another grand opening for school every single year," Crook added. "Everybody starts anew, everybody starts ...

Thousands Pour Into Heritage Port for Mountaineer Brewfest

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WHEELING – Crowds poured into Heritage Port on Saturday for the 12th annual Mountaineer Brewfest, where thousands of visitors from near and far came to get a taste of West Virginia's best craft beers. The event is not only a great time for everyone, it is also a huge fundraiser for a good ...

Marshall County Schools' Construction Projects Making Progress

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GLEN DALE — Marshall County Schools is making progress on various construction projects, including the new John Marshall High School aquatic center. Superintendent Shelby Haines said the center is progressing well and is pretty much on schedule. "They're working around the rain. With the ...

Wheeling Park Planning Golden Celebration For 50th Homecoming

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WHEELING — Wheeling Park High School administrators have plans to make the school's 50th homecoming this year a golden one. Principal Meredith Dailer announced plans for the celebration before the Ohio County Board of Education this week. Homecoming weekend events are set to take place ...

Colerain picnic celebrates America’s 250th anniversary

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COLERAIN – The village of Colerain celebrated America’s 250 anniversary on Sunday afternoon. The celebration was organized by a committee called “Citizens of Colerain for 250 years of America's Freedom” and was held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church’s Cabrini Hall from 1-4 ...