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Hancock school board reviews personnel moves in preparing for school year

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NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Schools officials are preparing for the upcoming school year, working to finalize staffing for the district. “We're currently working through our postings,” Superintendent Walter Saunders said. “This has been quite a task.” The Hancock County Board of Education reviewed several personnel decisions during its organizational meeting Monday, with all matters already approved under the authority of West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt. Several reductions in force have been rescinded as part of the personnel moves. Those include ...

On board the Bucco Bus

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Ross Gallabrese Residents from across the Tri-State Area filled three chartered buses to take part in Tuesday's Steubenville-Weirton Community Night at PNC Park. Presented by the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times, the annual event was sponsored by the International Brotherhood of ...

Ohio Haitians await next Steps after TPS decision

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Haitian immigrants in Ohio who were under federal temporary protective status could see their state driver’s licenses and work permits expire this week following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The court declined to extend TPS status on June 25, holding the argument that the Trump administration terminated the status based on race is unlikely to succeed.” “A race-neutral explanation for the government’s action exists: the current administration opposes the TPS program as it has been implemented in the past and has terminated every TPS designation that has come up for renewal,” ...

Expanded crisis care remains priority for prevention board

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STEUBENVILLE — While many area residents might not realize it, behavioral health can have a substantial effect on the region. "People often think of health care as a small part of the community. But behavioral health care is health care, and the economic impact these types of facilities ...

Early press time extended

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Due to technical issues, the July 9 edition of The Herald-Star was printed early to ensure timely delivery. For late breaking news, please visit www.heraldstaronline.com.

25-Year Club Picnic set

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Contributed Supported by a contribution from First Choice America Credit Union, the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club will stage its annual summer picnic on July 18 at the Serbian Picnic Grounds in Weirton. The 25-Year club has been in existence for 80 years. This year’s picnic is for the ...