MORGANTOWN — An apparent shift has occurred locally in regard to the length of isolation deemed necessary for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. It was publicly […]
Education
Superintendent of Preston Schools intends to retire
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools will have a new superintendent when the bell rings in a new school year this fall. Superintendent Stephen Wotring announced at a […]
Commission gets CARES update
KINGWOOD — A little over half of Preston County’s CARES money has been allocated. County Administrator Kathy Mace gave an update on where the county stands on […]
Senate Finance reworks and OKs bill to create new higher education funding formula
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate Finance Committee on Thursday approved a reworked version of the bill announced before the session to create a new higher education funding […]
House passes bill to make illegal voting a felony; Senate sends controversial school board bill back to Education Committee
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Thursday approved a bill aimed at ensuring clean elections; and the Senate booted a problematic school board bill that had […]
Sword of history: UHS student unique finalist in Golden Horseshoe competition
MORGANTOWN — University High School’s Rebecca Chmiel, 16, who excels both on the playing field and in the classroom, just might be on her way to becoming […]
House Education approves bill to put teacher assistants into first- and second-grade classrooms
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates got rolling on Wednesday on the bill, announced before the session began, to put teaching assistants in first- and second-grade classrooms. […]
Summer Avalanche will be no small tomatoes for Mon students
With all the snow of late, can an avalanche be far behind? In Monongalia County’s school district, that answer is yes. And the avalanche hits … this […]
Senate bill regarding state schools superintendent’s control over local boards stirs challenges, passage gets delayed
MORGANTOWN — A state Senate education bill dealing with the state schools superintendent’s authority over local school boards hit a wall Wednesday after opponents said it appears […]
House bill promotes new industry through advanced recycling; Senate bill requires county school boards to broadcast and archive meetings
MORGANTOWN — The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved a school board public access bill that, if it becomes law, would require more of county boards than […]
