WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has announced the selection of Dr. Andrew Langrehr as the College’s ninth president. Langrehr will officially assume the role in August following the retirement of current President Dr. Daniel Mosser.Following a…
WHEELING, W.VA – In partnership with local industry partners, West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is launching a new associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree program in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation this fall at its Weirton campus, expanding workforce education…
Kody George will continue his educational and soccer career at Bethany College. Kody was 2nd team All OVAC and also played in the boys OVAC All-Star soccer game. Kody plans to pursue a degree in nursing. George, pictured in the middle…
Since the State Board of Education took over Hancock County Schools on January 2026, much has been written, many officials have been quoted. Superintendent Dan Enich, however, has remained silent until today when he released this statement. This statement reflects…
Margaret Pauline (Cline) Comm, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, surrounded by family at her home in Chester, WV, on Friday, May 29, 2026, age 88. She has been called home to heaven, where…
Personnel approvals or disapprovals were conveyed at the Hancock Board of Education meeting May 26. The State Superintendent had already taken action on the requests since the Hancock County Board no longer has the authority to do so. An unpaid…
There are times in our government that shall remain in our memories forever. I’m sure when women got the vote was a forever moment. For those of my generation, the Fair Credit Act of 1973 finally meant women could get…
Despite not meeting criteria for submitting plans for the structure they plan to construct and further information required, two of the County Commissioners voted to increase the $100,000 awarded to Family Care Excellence, a non-credentialed, faith-based organization, to $500,000. The…
Alayna Leigh Bailey is 17 years of age and the daughter of Amanda and Dwayne Patterson of Chester. She was a member of Pep Club, Key Club, National Technical Honors Society, National Honor Society, and Prom Committee. Her hobby is…
The 63rd graduating class of Oak Glen High School comprises 135 students. The 2026 graduates are; Brenden Storm Ates, Kaylee Nevaeh Atkinson-Eckstein, Alayna Leigh Bailey, Madison Elaine Baird, Brooklyn Dawn Barnhart, Katelyn Makenzie Barnhart, Joie Rakell Behanna, Emma Grace Bittinger,…