25+ min ago  (552+ words) Ohio Gov. Mike De Wine and Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen Dackin have announced the launch of a statewide Attendance Dashboard in an effort to combat chronic absenteeism in K-12 public schools. Over 25% of Ohio students were chronically absent…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (215+ words) The Marietta High School Choir returned home from Chicago, Ill. with a collection of awards and memories. During their trip beginning April 16, the school's three choral ensembles'Cantabile, Bass and Treble'each earned Gold First Place honors at a prestigious choral competition. In…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (135+ words) mariettatimes. com BEVERLY " Students from Fort Frye and Waterford high schools gathered Tuesday in the Fort Frye auditorium for a game show-themed program aimed at emphasizing driving safety. The Washington County Health Department received grant funding to bring in Think…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (361+ words) Marietta College on Saturday will celebrate the reopening of the upgraded Anderson Hancock Planetarium. A Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house will take place from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. The event is free and open to the…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (1083+ words) The National Technical Honor Society of the Washington County Career Center recently held the induction of new members. Thirty-three students and their guests were invited to the reception. The National Technical Honor Society, formed in 1984, recognizes outstanding career and technical…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (494+ words) Energy development, environmental impact and the future of workforce training in Appalachia were the focus of a symposium hosted Tuesday by Marietta College's Center for Earth, Energy and Environment. Industry leaders, policymakers and educators discussed how evolving energy demands intersect…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (514+ words) BEVERLY "Ohio Department of Education and Workforce officials have announced that Beverly-Center Elementary School is among 14 schools in Ohio selected for the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School Award, recognizing academic excellence and student achievement. Superintendent Stephanie Starcher said in a…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (996+ words) PARKERSBURG " Wood County Schools will be using a new student online safety initiative, Cyber SWAT (Safety While Accessing Technology), designed to meet federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements and comply with West Virginia Senate Bill 466. Jonathan Farley, director of…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (277+ words) The Washington County Career Center honors its April students of the month, Elora Mash and Ayden Jackson. Mash is a Warren senior enrolled in the Graphic Design & Video Production program. She is the daughter of Brandon and Olivia Mash of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (581+ words) PARKERSBURG " In a classroom at WVU Parkersburg, the lights dim as a film begins to play. On the screen, a story unfolds from thousands of miles away. In the seats, students lean forward " not just as viewers, but as decision-makers…...