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wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) — Students in Alicia Fisher’s fifth-grade class witnessed a historic event at Ripley Elementary School on April 15. Governor Patrick Morrisey invited the students to come up as he signed Senate Bill 199 into law. “One of the most important things for a child to succeed in school is to have a quality teacher, but we need to make sure that teachers aren’t held back by what’s going on in those classrooms,” Governor Morrisey said.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- A much-anticipated announcement was the kickoff for the April 15 Jackson County Board of Education meeting: Teacher of the Year and Service Personnel of the Year. The finalists for both categories were introduced and given plaques and flower arrangements from the Ravenswood High School Future Farmers of America greenhouse.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- Updates, an invitation, an Opioid money allocation, and a request to share further information were the chief topics on the Jackson County Commission’s agenda at its April 16 meeting. Amy Ditto of Call Ditto Marketing gave Commissioners Dick Waybright, Mitch Morrison and Steve Westfall some encouraging news about social media.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- For Ripley City Council members, the loss of John McGinley was personal. He was not just a colleague and a fellow city leader; he was a dear friend who could be counted on for an insightful question and a funny quip.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WV News) – Jackson County students competed very well at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on April 11 – 18 of the 24 projects entered earned a placement, from Honorable Mention to Gold.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- In his tenure in the West Virginia Legislature, Steve Westfall was known for his accessibility and willingness to listen and consider different viewpoints. For eight of his twelve years as a member of the House of Delegates, Westfall served as the Chair of the Banking and Insurance Subcommittee of the House Finance Committee. As a long-time insurance agent, he brought experience and understanding to the position.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- Students in Alicia Fisher’s fifth-grade class witnessed a historic event at Ripley Elementary School on April 15. Governor Patrick Morrisey invited the students to come up as he signed Senate Bill 199 into law. “One of the most important things for a child to succeed in school is to have a quality teacher, but we need to make sure that teachers aren’t held back by what’s going on in those classrooms,” Governor Morrisey said.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- In almost 30 years as an educator, Craig Canterbury has taught many students many things about agriculture. He has taken them to competitions, helped them learn to process meat for Hunting Heroes, and given them sound knowledge of soils, animals, and many other aspects of the agricultural business. “At the heart of it, that’s what it is,” Canterbury said.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- After last year’s inaugural Earth Day celebration at Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Director Holli Vanater expressed her hope for 2025. “We are already planning for a bigger Earth Day celebration next year,” she said. Continuing the collaboration with City National Bank, that wish has come true. This year’s Earth Day commemoration has expanded to include several activities and even a bingo game.
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1 week ago | 
wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WV News) -- Recently, the Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood has had two additions: one very visible and the other more subtle. Both add to the accessibility and enjoyment of the museum and its setting along the Ohio River. The most obvious addition is the long-needed Americans with Disabilities (ADA) ramp, now available at the site.
