CHARLESTON — Just a few minutes after a coalition of educators asked to slow down a broad-ranging education bill for a full hearing, the Senate majority voted to bypass what […]
Education
Brookhaven students discuss recycling initiatives with Mon board of ed
MORGANTOWN — A bunch of Brookhaven Elementary students were trash-talking Tuesday night at the Monongalia County Board of Education. The members of their school’s Green Team environmental initiative discussed recycling, […]
Hospital Hill in Kingwood will close Feb. 1; fire department asks for public’s help
KINGWOOD — Hospital Hill will be closed to traffic on Feb. 1, while the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) continues lobbying for the State Division of Highways (DOH) to resume […]
Preston re-examines policy governing student transfers
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education is discussing possible changes in its student transfer policy. After construction of Preston High School, the state board of education said students […]
Trinity Christian hosts science, social studies fair
MORGANTOWN — Coming up with a research project for Trinity Christian School’s Science and Social Studies Fair wasn’t a head-scratcher for Ben Lohman. The seventh-grader knew exactly what he was […]
Felony charge dropped for Preston High student who allegedly hit assistant principal
KINGWOOD — Charges against a Preston High student accused of hitting an assistant principal have been dropped to a misdemeanor. James Delmus Metz, 18, of Tunnelton, was initially charged with […]
Ridgedale Elementary students collect most canned goods for United Way
MORGANTOWN — Slide to the right, slide to the left. Take it back now, y’all. (One hop, this time). Right foot: Let’s stomp. Left foot: Let’s stomp. And that’s how […]
Making banks: Students learn about saving money
MORGANTOWN — Evan Brown was quite bowled over by the whole thing. “Whoa, man!” the fourth-grader exclaimed. “That one’s almost three bucks!” And the other was half that. Evan, who […]
Preston County Schools taking comment on proposed 2019-’20 school calendar
KINGWOOD — The current school year has months to go, but Preston County Schools is already at work on the 2019-‘20 school calendar. That calendar calls for staff to return […]
W.Va. colleges may take unexpected financial hit up to $35 million
CHARLESTON —The law of unintended consequences means West Virginia colleges may be on the hook for up to $35 million in unanticipated expenses. That’s because of two promises made during […]














