Scholars and patriots
The West Jefferson American Legion Post 201 recently chose the winners of the post’s annual Americanism and Government program contest, held at West Jefferson High School.
Breaking News »Jonathan Alder baseball wins fourth straight district title
Ohio colleges encourage 3-year students
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio colleges and universities are working to clear the way so more students can save money and time by graduating in three years instead of the traditional four. A state budget mandate requires Ohio institutions of higher learning to put together plans for offering three-year degrees in 10 percent of their programs [...]
Dec 13 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »
Senior art student in final show
Shawnee State University’s Senior Student Art Show of fine arts majors graduating in December opened their final show on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Appleton Gallery in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, showing off their best work.
High selected as Rotary Student of the Month for December
For The Madison Press London High School Senior Josh High is the December London Rotary Student of the Month. High is a member of National Honor Society and a recipient of the Principal’s award. High has a cumulative grade-point average of 4.2 while participating four years on the football team and two years playing [...]
Dec 12 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »
A change in careers
By Fran Odyniec Editor Sometimes the best laid schemes of mice and men go awry. In this case, awry has turned out to be good for Shawn Harding. Shawn originally had his sights set on a career as a special education teacher. In fact, he was a student in special education at Heidelberg University in [...]
Nov 8 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »
Declining numbers of blacks seen in math, science
By JESSE WASHINGTON Associated Press writer With black unemployment reaching historic levels, banks laying off tens of thousands and law school graduates waiting tables, why aren’t more African-Americans looking toward science, technology, engineering and math — the still-hiring careers known as STEM? The answer turns out to be a complex equation of self-doubt, stereotypes, discouragement [...]
Oct 24 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »
London Academy: Alder named board member
The Board of the London Academy on Monday filled its final remaining vacancy. Following an interview in executive session with Phyllis Alder, the board voted unanimously to accept Alder as its fifth board member.
Oct 18 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »
Ohioans reminded about school bus safety
COLUMBUS — National School Bus Safety Week runs Oct. 17-21. This year’s theme, “Be Aware-Know the Danger Zone,” reminds students to be cautious any time they must cross the street. Students need to cross where they can be seen by the school bus driver and they also need to watch for traffic. The greatest risk [...]
Oct 17 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »
