In last week’s jury trial story on Michael Guessford, it should have stated Guessford was charged by state police and not Sponseller. Sponseller served as the presiding judge in the case and trial. The “News” apologizes for the error. The Fulton County News wants its news reports to be fair and correct in every respect.
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By Editor | June 4, 2021 |
by Geoff Fox
After months of sending emails, posting signs in yards and businesses, going to meetings, and social media campaigns, Hancock families’ wait to find out the fate of the town’s high school is over.
Board member Michael Guessford.
During the June 1 Washington County Public Schools’ business meeting, school board member Mike Guessford made a motion to vote for the future of Hancock High School and Cascade Elementary. Darrell Evans seconded his motion.
And with a vote of 6-1, both schools were saved from closure as board members opted to stop consideration of any plan to close or consolidate them with other facilities.