OBITUARY: JOANNE MCDEVITT
Jo Ann McDevitt, 89, of Chester, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023. Born May 2, 1934, in Chester, she was the daughter of the late George “Virgil” and Helen (Debee) Wycoff. She was a 1952 graduate of Wells high School…
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HANCOCK COUNTY JUNE, JULY DIVORCES
6/16/23 Carrie West and Jonathan West 6/12/23 Laura Patterson and Chad Patterson 6/1/23 Jeffrey Tyler and Lahteah Tyler 6/22/23 Sandra Moore and Daniel Moore 7/6/23 Camilla Slusarek and Shawn Slusarek 7/14/23 Robert Bucklew and Christina Bucklew 7/28/23 April Einberger and…
OGHS CLASS OF 74 REUNION COMMITTEE TO MEET
Please join us Thursday August 17th 6:00PM at the Chester American Legion to be included in the planning of our 50th Class Reunion events. If you can not attend, please join our Facebook page: Oak Glen Class of 74’ or…
NEWELL ‘SPLASH PARADE’ A HIT!
Both parade participants and spectators enjoyed Newell’s first Spash Parade. It was one of the activities included in Newell’s first “Fun Day” which included a variety of activities and concluded with a concert by Route 45. The community turned out…
AND THEN AGAIN…..by Tamara Pettit
…..My Mom used to say she could feel fall in the air. Don’t know what she meant, maybe it was the smell of woodsmoke. I know for me it’ll be the sound of the Oak Glen Bears on Friday nights.…
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN PLAN ACTIVITIES
.The Hancock County Democratic Executive Committee held their monthly meeting July 18, 2023 at B4 Burgers in Weirton. Chairman Kathy Link called the meeting to order, welcoming those in attendance, taking silent attendance and leading the Pledge…
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COMMISSIONERS HEAR FROM VISITORS TO DOG PARK
The Hancock County Commission heard from a contingent of residents who visit the dog park frequently. Located on Gas Valley Road, the Park was constructed by the Commission five years ago. Those in attendance are regular visitors to the park…
FRANK CRAIN NAMED OAK GLEN PRINCIPAL
As school year nears, the Hancock County Board of Education met for a special meeting to get all adminsitrative, teaching and service personnel positions in place. Oak Glen Assistant Principal Frank Crain was named Oak Glen principal replacing Dave Smith…
JUDGE AWARDS $270,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST LOCAL DISK JOCKEY
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said a Hancock County Circuit Court judge has awarded $270,000 in civil penalties against a “disc jockey” for violation of the Consumer Credit & Protection Act. The defendant, Helen Marie Nichole Smith, formerly…