The West Virginia Department of Education has tapped Walt Saunders, Ohio County Schools' assessment and federal programs director, as the new superintendent of Hancock County Schools. That decision was made as the state Board of Education voted to put Hancock County Schools under its direct ...
CHARLESTON — Making good on a pledge last month to focus on improving economic development in West Virginia, several House of Delegates committees began taking up bills as part of the House’s “Jobs First — Opportunity Everywhere” agenda. In December, the Republican House caucus ...
The West Virginia Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting today to discuss the financial issues impacting Hancock County Schools. According to information posted on the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, accepted at 2:14 p.m. Thursday, the state school board will meet in ...
BELLAIRE — One person is dead and another is in custody following a Thursday night shooting in Bellaire. Belmont County Coroner Amanda Fisher confirmed one male fatality and that an autopsy is already being scheduled. Fisher said that the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Criminal ...
CHARLESTON — Coming off of Wednesday’s night’s State of the State address, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he is optimistic that the West Virginia Legislature will give his agenda consideration. Lawmakers from both parties provided feedback Thursday, ranging from support to ...
Union Local School District received a $2.6 million tax anticipation note loan from Belmont Savings Bank, which will be repaid from the expected $4.7 million to $4.9 million tax settlement the district will be receiving in March. Superintendent Zac Shutler said that the loan will only be ...
