| Ritchie County citizens will have the chance to vote on a possible school construction bond on Election Day.
The community will be able to vote either for or against a bond that would fund the rebuild of two Ritchie County elementary schools. Creed Collins Elementary School in Pennsboro and Harrisville Elementary School have been a part of the community for decades and require significant repairs.
âBoth of our elementary schools are aging out. Theyâre over 50 years old. The board has tried in the past multiple times to consolidate, and at this time, theyâve listened to the community and the desire to have community schools,â said Ritchie County superintended Jim Brown.
The board of education will fund 21% of the project, the school construction bond will fund 21% of the project, and if the bond passes, a grant will be submitted requesting 65% of the cost to rebuild the two schools. Superintendent Brown said that he is thankful for the chance to complete this project potentially and help students in the area. | 
