MARTINS FERRY Parents and students in the Martins Ferry City Schools District visited the school board Tuesday to object to dress code changes passed as par
MARTINS FERRY The school year is wrapping up and Martins Ferry City School District is looking to the educational needs of the 2023-24 school year, and some
Neighborhood vigils, memorials in St. Johns County honor Tristyn Bailey
Group met Friday night to honor 13-year-old girl
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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey struck a nerve for many families, and throughout the week, we’ve seen an outpouring of support for her family.
Detectives say Bailey was stabbed to death. Her body was found in a wooded area in her Durbin Crossing neighborhood Sunday hours after her family reported her missing. Aiden Fucci, 14, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
On Friday night, vigils were held by people honoring the young girl’s life.
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MARTINS FERRY The Martins Ferry Board of Education prepared to close out the 2020-21 school year Tuesday.
Staff receiving financial recognition for their work and risks taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The board approved a 4 percent base salary increase.
A $1,000 COVID bonus for all teachers, staff, administrators and at-will central office employees effective Aug. 1.
Treasurer Dana Garrison said the staff will receive 4-percent raises for 2022 through 2024.
“The COVID bonus is only a one-time payment of $1,000 per employee, and it’s due to the additional work and in-person teaching … versus remote,” Garrison said, adding teachers, administrators and office staff come to about 122 employees, for a total of $122,000.