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Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Feb 2, 2026

Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

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Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 26, 2026

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

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Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 19, 2026

Jefferson County Residents Protest ICE Tactics

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Charter School

Jefferson Virtual Academy Offers Online Options

January 3, 2022 Tagged With: Charter School, COVID-19, In Print Jan 2022, Jefferson County Schools, virtual school

Two sisters, at home in their kitchen classroom.

al Academy is part of Jefferson County Schools’ commitment to offer education options to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of a diverse student population. Read the Full Story >>

Homeschool As An Option For Students In The Eastern Panhandle

January 3, 2022 Tagged With: Charter School, homeschool, In Print Jan 2022

Children participate in an educational event for homeschooled students with Potomac Valley Audubon Society.

While there are many motivations for why parents and children choose to school at home, a preference for hands-on learning and outdoor activities seems to be a common reason for choosing this option. Read the Full Story >>

Will New Charter Schools Open in West Virginia?

January 3, 2022 Tagged With: Charter School, charter schools, House Bill 2012, In Print Jan 2022

Logo for the West Virginia Department of Education.

Governor Jim Justice signed House Bill 2012 in May of 2021, allowing for the establishment of up to 10 charter schools in West Virginia over the next decade. But the status of these virtual charters may be up in the air because of a preliminary injunction issued in late 2021. Read the Full Story >>

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