Four schools earn state recognition
SPECIAL HONORS — The Brooke County Board of Education recognized four schools for being named Distinguished Title I Schools by the West Virginia Department of Education. Taking part in the recognition were, from left, Michael Ferrell, Brooke County Schools Title I director; Elaine Merriner, Colliers Primary School Title I teacher; Jo-Ellen Goodall, Colliers Primary School principal; Linda Arbogast, Hooverson Heights Primary School Title I instructor representing Sharon Cuomo, the school’s Title I instructor last year; Rhonda Combs, Hooverson Heights Primary School principal; Nadine Sweda, Jefferson Primary School principal; Debra Rea, Jefferson Primary School Title I instructor; and Richard Whitehead, Beech Bottom Primary School principal.
-- Warren Scott
WELLSBURG — Four Brooke County schools have received a special honor from the West Virginia Department of Education for six consecutive years. The Brooke County Board of Education recently recognized the teachers and principals of Beech Bottom, Colliers, Hooverson Heights and Jefferson primary schools for being named Title I Distinguished Schools by the West Virginia Department of Education. Title I schools receive federal funds for instructors who provide additional reading or math instruction; professional development for their staffs and additional materials because at least 40 percent of their enrollment can be classified as at risk of under performing for various reasons but often because they are from households with low to moderate income.
» Full StoryLocal senior to compete in national VFW contest
WELLSBURG — A Brooke High School senior will be competing in the national level of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy speech contest this weekend in Washington.
» Full StorySoftball league looking for players
WELLSBURG — Players are sought for the Wellsburg Co-ed Softball League.
It is set to begin its season in April.
For details and entry forms, call Gary McKinney at (304) 527-7240 or (304) 374-3450.
St. Paddy’s Day Fest March 12
WEIRTON — C.H.A.N.G.E. Inc. is continuing its plans for the sixth annual St. Paddy’s Day Fest on March 12 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Grande Ballroom of Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort.
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Swine flu vaccinations offered
WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Health Department will be offering vaccinations against the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, at several locations this month.
Bowling results
WELLSBURG — The Town and Country Bowling League has announced results from the following games played at Brooke Lanes II:
¯ Dec.
St. C. Chamber Legislative Luncheon
Sunrise 3-11-2010
Oak Glen girls in Charleston
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Barnesville vs West Muskingum @ New Phila
Martins Ferry vs Garaway
Jefferson County Spelling Bee
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