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ATA Celebrates School Counselors

Allison Elementary School concluded National School Counseling week with a day to wear their favorite college attire. Mrs. Six is new to ATA this year and has worked very hard getting to know each and every student at ATA.

DOH Tells Council Either Alt 4 or 2

**Paid January invoices of $46,556.84;**Received copies of a draft of the 21/22 budget for review;**Approved Amendment #5, the application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct additions and improvements to its existing potable water system;**Approved a raise in the hourly rate for Tom…

AND THEN AGAIN BY TAMARA PETTIT

….When the West Virginia Legislature convened to do the “people’s business” on Wednesday, the people were conspicuously absent.…..Gov. Jim Justice’s 2020 Executive Order prohibiting visitors to the Capitol unless they have appointments remains in place for the 2021 Legislative Session. That means those seeking to…

New Manchester Elementary News

In Mrs. Markish’s 4th Grade Reading class at New Manchester Elementary School, the students are learning about Artists who tell about a life experience through art. The students are practicing this by creating a collage that will tell about a personal life experience of their…

Ogdens Celebrate 60 Years

Tom and Anna Mae were high school sweethearts and graduated from the former Wells High School in Newell in 1960. Tom was a building contractor and built many area homes. In 1976, they started Builders Wholesale Home Center. Today, they co-own Builders Wholesale with their…

Greenwood Honored by Scouts

Rick Greenwood was presented with the highest religious award for adults in Boy Scouts of America. Rick Greenwood has served on the Ohio River Valley Council Board for 4 years. In attendance of the award were executives from the Scout office in Wheeling.Feb 7, 2021,…

History is Home

With floors built to support the heavy printing presses in the early years, the three brick layers that comprised the walls were not only aesthetically pleasing, but helped heating and cooling. Adding to the allure of the building were the large windows with a clear…

CHANGE, Inc. cancels its annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser

CHANGE, Inc. has made the difficult decision to cancel its annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser. The fundraiser is typically held the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day each year.The fundraiser’s purpose is to raise money and awareness for the organizations programs, including transportation services, weatherization assistance,…