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Ohio school transportation debated as bus driver shortage continues, private schools demand more

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Ohio public school districts continue to be desperate for bus drivers, while the status of school transportation as a whole is being debated by public and private schools alike. A recent transportation workgroup put together by the state recommended, among other things, a “comprehensive system change” to transportation along with immediate actions to “ease current system challenges and build the new system foundation.” The shared goal of the workgroup was to”to transport as many students as possible to and from their school of choice safely and consistently – regardless of ...

Wood County to plan for future of ambulance service

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PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Commission will look at laying a long-term foundation to be able to provide ambulance service to citizens well into the future. Officials with WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center recently asked the commission to provide $1.7 million to the hospital to support the emergency medical service they provide to the area. Commission President Blair Couch said that requested financial information from the hospital is expected to be provided early next week. Commissioners have reached out and met with people involved in the ambulance business as well as ...

Joyce wins another term on West Virginia First Foundation

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PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce will serve another three years on the West Virginia First Foundation as the representative for Region 3. A meeting was held Thursday at the Wood County Resiliency Center to elect the region’s representative to a three-year term to serve on the ...

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Kids’ Night Out Kids' Night Out will be from 6-8 p.m. today and Aug. 14, at First Baptist Church of Marietta. This is a free event hosted by the NextGen Kids Ministry. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join in for an evening of crafts, games and snacks with their friends. To pre-register for the event, visit https://fbcmarietta.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1249817. Public steak fry Beverly American Legion Post 389 will hold a public steak fry from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Post Home, 114 Fifth St., Beverly. The menu includes steak, a baked potato, salad ...