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New McNinch School principal could come Tuesday

MOUNDSVILLE — McNinch Primary School could have a new principal tonight, as fallout from the alleged strangling of a non-verbal autistic student by a now-former special education teacher continues. Marshall County Schools Superintendent Shelby Haines confirmed Monday that interviews for a principal to succeed Jane Duffy were taking place throughout the day, with a decision on who should be recommended to the board of education to fill the job likely to come by Monday evening. The board had already been scheduled to meet in a special session at 6:30 p.m. today for a student ...

Symphony underscores resiliency through upcoming concert, festival of ideas

WHEELING — The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will welcome back piano prodigy Maxim Lando for its next performance on Saturday afternoon on Jan. 17 at the Capitol Theatre. The concert — “All My Memories” — will in many ways be a reflection on the pandemic era and how it has affected not only the orchestra but the Wheeling community as a whole. Back in March of 2020, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra was busy rehearsing with Lando as its special guest when the world literally got put on hold. All My Memories, the second Masterworks concert in the WSO’s current 2025-26 season, ...

Steubenville High School science program gains research grant

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville High School science students will utilize a $3,400 grant to review water quality and the presence of microplastics in fish found in local tributaries. Teacher Jessie Clark received the Environmental Stewardship Research Grant from the Foundation for Appalachian ...

Edison Local Schools receive gold award for its PBIS programs

HAMMONDSVILLE — Edison Local Schools are celebrating after earning a gold award from the state for its Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices. The district received the distinction from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for initiatives to bolster and reward positive behaviors in students at Stanton and John Gregg Elementary schools and Edison Jr./Sr. High School. All of the buildings received a gold rating following a review by state officials which led to the district gaining an overall award. Amy Bordash, district College Credit Plus (CCP), ...

Mindful strategies for health resolutions

STEUBENVILLE — As the calendar turns to a new year, many area residents feel the pressure to overhaul their lifestyles overnight. However, Trinity Health System, a part of CommonSpirit Health, is encouraging the community to trade “all-or-nothing” thinking for a more compassionate, incremental approach to wellness. According to health experts, the reason many New Year’s resolutions fail is that they are often too ambitious or restrictive. By focusing on small, sustainable shifts in daily habits, individuals can achieve significant improvements in their long-term physical and ...

Tom Hart celebrating 25 years as director of the Marshall County EMA

MOUNDSVILLE — Tom Hart is celebrating his 25th anniversary as director of the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency. And next year, he will be celebrating his 32nd year with Marshall County. Hart began his career as a 911 operator for the Marshall County 911 system 32 years ago. ...