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Buckhannon firefighters bring safety lessons to 1,269 students

Firefighter Shane Jenkins detailed 32 presentations, school visits and community events, along with lessons families can practice at home.

Brian Bergstrom

November 12, 2026

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Lawsuit alleges state takeover of Upshur County Schools led to breach of contract, ‘serious financial loss’

Fred Eberle, Wesleyan and Appalachian Impact to get $75,000 each in workforce grants

Wesleyan students give talks on campus health, health literacy at SHAPE WV conference