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Waterford Elementary School closed, classes moved due to mold

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WATERFORD – Waterford Elementary School has been temporarily closed due to mold concerns since Friday, Aug 21. Superintendent Suellen Coleman has released statements via Facebook updating parents and the community of the Wolf Creek Local school district's actions following the discovery. Classes have been temporarily moved to alternate locations and Coleman states Waterford Elementary should return to the building for class next week. On Monday, Coleman shared in a statement via Facebook that the initial concern of mold arose in June when the high school volleyball team entered the ...

WVJC Online offering scholarships

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West Virginia Junior College Online is offering scholarships to those who qualify, including a Career Fast-Track Scholarship, to recently laid-off employees in the Mid-Ohio Valley who want to train for a new career, gain valuable skills, and transition into healthcare or professional services careers. "At WVJC, we believe that challenging moments like this can also be turning points. That’s why we’re offering the Career Fast-Track Scholarship, to help those impacted take a bold step forward, retrain for in-demand fields, and re-enter the workforce with purpose and confidence. ...

Liotti releases single about pet

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A Parkersburg native who is a writer, actor and performer has released a song about a beloved pet that died. “Before I Go” by Rob Liotti is available at all major digital streaming platforms and radio providers across the country. The song can be heard on YouTube. Liotti, who now lives ...

Local events

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Meetings ¯ The Village of Lower Salem will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Village Hall. For questions, call Janet Kidd at 740-525-4027. ¯ The date of the regular August board meeting of the Fort Frye Board of Education has been changed to 6 p.m. Thursday at Fort Frye High School, 420 Fifth Street, Beverly. ¯ OVESC will hold a board meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lori’s Restaurant in Caldwell. ¯ The Washington County Fair Board will hold a special meeting at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Senior Fair Office, 922 Front St., Marietta, to discuss horse rental contracts. ...