Schools receive scores on achievement tests
How students perform on mandated standardized tests is a major component of the overall school building and school district report cards. The Ohio Graduation Tests are part of that component, as are the Ohio Achievement Tests given to pupils in grades three through eight.
Pamela Schehl
How test data is used to improve instruction
MOTA sees slight rise in riders
Local public transportation companies such as Mid-Ohio Transit Authority help make travel within Knox County easier and more convenient for citizens. With the rise in gas prices, some people are taking advantage of public transportation to save on gas, as well as time.
Kenesha Beheler
Finding magic in the meticulous
Friday was a big day for Sue A. Simon. After six weeks of having her right arm in a sling after shoulder joint replacement surgery, she had the sling removed. Although the sling kept her from doing much painting the last few weeks, she did start doing test runs so she’d be ready to hit the ground painting. The weaning away from the sling went well, as far as her art activities are concerned. It’s not the painting that will have to wait.
Mark S. Jordan
Local vet helps with bull mastiff rescues
Barry Reppart began raising rabbits when he was a 4-year-old in Fredericktown. By the time he was in the second grade, he had more than 200 rabbits. Then they started to fall fatally ill of coccidiosis, an intestinal parasite. But long-time veterinarian Dr. Bolus, said Reppart, came to the rescue and paid a house call.
Kimberly Orsborn
