Education secretary hears of low morale on W V a visit
U S Education Secretary Margaret Spellings visited St Albans High School and the state Capitol in Charleston to hear from teachers administrators labor union officials and business leaders about No Child Left Behind while acknowledging criticism and areas for improvement. West Virginia schools meet 83 percent of act targets well above the national average. Local leaders say tests focus narrow curricula and morale suffers but the program prompts needed conversations and reform.
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Rahall backs Obama joining Rockefeller in WV support
West Virginia Congressman Nick Rahall, a Democratic superdelegate, endorsed Barack Obama joining U S Senator Jay Rockefeller in backing Obama. Rahall cited new ideas and Obama’s understanding of West Virginians needs and aspirations. Hillary Clinton has gained support from three of the state's superdelegates.
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DNR Seeks Public Input on West Virginia Hunting Rules
The Division of Natural Resources invites sportsmen to comment on proposed hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. Twelve meetings statewide on March 17 and 18 will address deer and black bear hunts, fishing changes for 2009, and hunting and trapping changes for 2009 and 2010. Director Frank Jezroro says sessions cover general hunting, fishing and trapping issues.
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Three plea guilty in armored car heist near Youngstown
In Akron, Ohio, Roger Dillon 23 Nicole Boyd 25 and mother Sharon Lee Gregory 49 pleaded guilty to bank larceny for stealing about 8.4 million dollars from AT Systems. Dillon and Boyd admitted taking cash and checks on Nov 26 to escape hardship. The trio fled about 250 miles to Pipestem West Virginia.
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