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From left, Regent Jane Richards and Dr. Emily Chow speaking on periodontal disease and heart issues. (Photo Provided)
PARKERSBURG The James Wood Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Parkersburg Country Club on Feb. 7.
Members attending were Regent Jane Richards, Chaplin Betty Boot, Julia Hoffman, Susan Nutter, Elaine Cook, Ruth Callihan, Sandra Cowen, Karlyn Lowers, Anita Scott, Dina Braniff, Louise Wince and Katie Brown. Visitors included a prospective member, Pebble Freeland, Cynthia Buskirk, Dr. Emily Chow and Beverly LaRocque from the Caladesi Chapter in Florida.
Richards and Boot led daughters in the DAR Ritual.
Mar 1, 2021
UP: To a planned new kayak launch at Spencer’s Park in Vienna. Mayor Randy Rapp says the development will spark other plans at the park, such as a walking trail. “I think it’s going to be exciting,” he said. Recreational opportunities and developments such as this one are a fantastic addition for our community, and a draw to those interested in exploring the area.
UP: To Cecelia Fatta of Parkersburg High School, Nicholas Murphy of Parkersburg South High School and Jacob Huggins of Williamstown High School, who were honored as 2021 National Merit Scholarship finalists at last week’s Wood County Schools Board of Education meeting. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to reach that point, especially given the past year’s challenges. Congratulations, folks!
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The Wood County Schools Board of Education recognized three students Tuesday as 2021 National Merit Scholarship Finalists. From left are Cecelia Fatta (Parkersburg), Nicholas Murphy (Parkersburg South) and Jacob Huggins (Williamstown). (Photo Provided)
PARKERSBURG Due to decreased enrollment in Wood County Schools, Superintendent Will Hosaflook said the district will receive fewer funds for the 2022 fiscal year during the Wood County Schools Board of Education meeting Tuesday.
The district’s state aid fund will be reduced by $3 million, going from around $59 million to $56 million, Hosaflook said.
Hosaflook said the state’s aid formula is built on student enrollment and despite the closing of schools in the district to lower professional employees, Wood County is still over the state limit. Wood County last year had 31.66 professional employees over the state formula and he hopes to have that reduced to be over 25 or 26 employees, he said.
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Parkersburg South High School art students are featured in an exhibit through Feb. 26 at the Grand Central Mall in a show organized by Artsbridge. (Photo Provided)
PARKERSBURG Art students from Parkersburg South High School are participating in a show this month through Artsbridge at the Grand Central Mall.
The Parkersburg South art exhibit will be on display inside the mall in front of J.C. Penney through Feb. 26.
Featured will be the art created by art students in the ninth through 12th grades in Art 1-4 classes and advanced placement studio art classes.
Other planned student art exhibits are Belpre Schools in March, Warren Local Schools in April and Parkersburg High School in May.