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SANDYVILLE, W.Va. (WV News) — Anyone stepping into Gilmore kindergarten teacher Margaret Scheifer’s classroom will know immediately that this is a place of learning, laughter and love.

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WV News) — We all had fun at the senior Aquafit pool last Friday night at our farmers market meal along with our water volleyball games. There were

In case you missed it, here are five stories of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.

Jackson County voters passed the first school levy in 1968 and set a precedent that has been followed in the years since. The option to renew it will be on the primary election ballot.

The Jackson County Board of Education learned of student progress in math and reading. Compared to national averages, Jackson County students seem to be recovering faster from the pandemic era.

The Feb. 17 meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education saw an unusual sight. Dozens of parents and students attended the meeting due to the mask mandate discussion.

“If things go well, and we don’t run into supply issues, we hope to break ground in the spring and be ready to open in the fall,” said Dick Waybright.

Suzette Lowe As a result of the Jackson County Board of Education’s decision at the May 6 meeting, class size for grades kindergarten-3 will be reduced to no more than 17 students. Superintendent Blaine Hess and Assistant Superintendent Jay Carnell explained this change was made possible by funding source changes. “We are able to use Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF) for this,” said Hess. “This stimulus money will go to good use in adding additional positio...

BOE approves COVID Leave Policy and band uniforms for Ripley High Suzette Lowe Reporter The Jackson County Board of Education meeting began as it has so many times before, hearing concerns of teachers regarding the return to five-day a week in-person classes. Adena Barnette, president of the Jackson County Education Association, spoke to the board regarding a poll of all county personnel completed last week. Barnette said around 200 employees had responded to the survey. The questions regarding...