Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY-It's been weeks in the making, but the Cheney Public Schools have finally hired its next superintendent. Dr. Ben Ferney is the unanimous choice of the Board of Directors. Ferney will assume the position on July 1.

"I am excited to come and serve in Cheney Public Schools," Ferney said. "The district is moving forward in a positive direction and I look forward to being a part of this great team."

For the past five years, Ferney has served as the superintendent of the Valley School District south of Chewelah. Before that, he spent five years as the principal of Freeman High School, was...