James Forrest Wisecup
James Forrest Wisecup, 82, of South Charleston died Friday evening (March 23, 2012) after a short illness.
James Forrest Wisecup, 82, of South Charleston died Friday evening (March 23, 2012) after a short illness.
WASHINGTON — The nation’s security and economic prosperity are at risk if America’s schools don’t improve, warns a task force led by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Joel Klein, the former chancellor of New York City’s school system.

It started with a used wheelchair donated by Michael Corbett’s mother-in-law and morphed into the Delaware Creative Housing and Creative Living System’s lending library with more than 300 pieces of used but durable medical equipment available to anyone in need. Each year, more than 100 pieces of equipment are given away to area residents with disabilities.

Hundreds of area third grade students are getting the opportunity to experience local history through art as part of the Arts Castle’s latest exhibit.
WASHINGTON — A funny thing is happening between President Barack Obama and many Republican governors when it comes to improving America’s schools: They are mostly getting along.

CHARDON — A teenager described as a bullied outcast at his suburban Cleveland high school opened fire in the cafeteria Monday morning, killing one student and wounding four others before being caught a short distance away, authorities said.
COLUMBUS — The successful campaign to repeal Ohio’s collective bargaining law last fall has drawn teachers and other public workers into Democratic primary races across the state as the party tries to regain seats in the Republican-dominated Legislature that passed the measure.

Which pitching stance provides the most velocity on a baseball, whether you can judge the time of day by body temperature and the antiseptic value of honey were all topics explored by Buckeye Valley Local School District students this week at their annual science fair.