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JVS color run builds community with chalk-filled fun

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BLOOMINGDALE — Dozens of students at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School were doused in colorful chalk dust April 30 during the third annual Color Run, an event aimed at building school spirit and connection. The event, hosted by the Sources of Strength student organization, featured ...

Indian Creek refinances middle school bonds, saves taxpayers $2.03M

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MINGO JUNCTION — The Indian Creek Local School District has refinanced its Indian Creek Middle School construction bonds, a move officials say will save taxpayers more than $2 million and reduce future property tax burdens. District Treasurer Adam Lewis said the refinancing of older 2006-era ...

Ohio Valley School Districts Keeping An Eye On Rising Fuel Costs

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WHEELING – The price of diesel is approaching $6 a gallon as the current school year winds down, and school officials admit that, if the trend doesn’t change over the summer, some changes with school transportation next year might be necessary. Union Local Schools Superintendent Zak ...

Zatezalo, Viola face off for District 2 Republican nomination

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WEIRTON – The battle between a long-time incumbent and a political newcomer is the lone contested race for local representation in the West Virginia House of Delegates in the May 12 West Virginia primary election. Zatezalo, a Republican from Weirton, currently is in his fifth term ...

Vannest pleads guilty to terrorizing ex-wife, family member in 2024

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STEUBENVILLE — A Mingo Junction man admitted Wednesday to threatening to kill his ex-wife and another family member who jumped from a second-floor window to escape him in a 2024 incident. Tyler Scott Vannest, 35, was sentenced by Joseph Bruzzese to the maximum penalty of 4.5 years in prison ...

Two Madonna students recognized as honorary secretaries of state

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CHARLESTON – Two students from Weirton Madonna High School have been recognized as honorary secretaries of state for their efforts to register members of the school's senior class to vote. Rylee Birkhimer and Alenna Alatis, both members of Madonna's Class of 2026, were among those visiting ...