On the May 10 primary ballot, there will be seven candidates vying for five Ripley City Council seats.
Each of these candidates was asked a series of questions.
At the March 3 meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education, a new superintendent of schools was hired.
The decision to hire William Hosaflook was unanimous.
Both Ravenswood High School and Ripley High School were presented the Jennings Randolph Award, which recognizes West Virginia schools that register at least 70% of their eligible student body to vote.
After receiving a standing ovation, Hess said he appreciated the sentiment.
“But I’m not taking the foot off the pedal,” he said. “We’ve got a lot to accomplish in the next few months.”
Martin: Paul Lanham, who coached in a pair of Super Bowls, became like a second father to me.
Sean Payton, who retired as head coach for the New Orleans Saints, has ties to Jackson County.