Benwood
EDUCATION
School closed due to power outage
A local school is closed due to a power outage. Stanton Elementary is closed on Tuesday according to Superintendent Bill Beattie. here is a powerline down on County Road 306A which knocked out one of the phases of power at Stanton Elementary. Stick with 7News for updates.
Two Ohio Valley kids compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee
(WTRF) The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off on Tuesday and two Ohio Valley kids are competing to become champion. Drake Finnicum, age 14, from Bellaire and Brheanna Boyles, age 12, will both try to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Drake who attends Bellaire Middle School is in the marching band, choir and and […]
Buckeye Local High School adding Ag Education to course list
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Buckeye Local High School is expanding its course offerings this fall with a focus on agricultural education. School board officials approved a move at the May 20 session to add the ag curriculum and hire Cameron Best as a part-time teacher on a one-year limited contract starting in August. Superintendent Coy […]
BHS Alum Shawn Adkins Among 22 Public Servants Recognized by United States Attorney Ihlenfeld
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld honored 22 public servants and law enforcement officials today for their exceptional work. The annual United States Attorney Awards were held today in Wheeling to recognize outstanding criminal investigations and community. service work in the Northern District of West Virginia. Through their service and dedication,...
Local art students designing logos for new local cancer charity
SHADYSIDE, OHIO (WTRF) — A group of local students are using their artistic talents to bring smiles to cancer patients in the Ohio Valley. Art students at Shadyside High School have teamed up with a new charity called Chemo Candy Gram. The charity was started by Shannan Hildebrand after she lost two loved ones to […]
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