Reflections
The Bible advises Christians to not sue one another. That may surprise you. It is most clearly in 1 Corinthians 6, but it also comes up in Matthew, 1 Peter, and James. I agree with scripture. Even when I don’t,…
Hometown News
Our History and Our Heritage
By Bill Keifer Last weekend we spent a considerable amount of time cleaning out the garage. I had about ten or more “banker’s boxes” of what appeared to be personal papers acquired over the years. Some were just the ordinary…
And Then Again
…..Kids may soon be back full-time in Hancock County. The Hancock County School Board announced they would re-evaluate the COVID situation at 4 1/2 weeks when they went to a blended model of instruction at the beginning of the school…
Our History & Our Heritage By Bill Kiefer
AND THEN THEY DID IT AGAIN AND AGAINAs I indicated in an earlier column, one of the primary reasons for the Whiskey Rebellion was that the settlers on the frontier resented paying taxes to the Confederacy of former colonies, when…
REFLECTIONS
Have you seen the error of your ways? That phrase ‘error of your ways’ is so interesting. We use it, but it rarely is about us. We want other people to see the error of their ways most often. It’s…
AND THEN AGAIN
…..The annual garage and basement purge begins Friday. I’ve rented a small dumpster and will rid my garage and basement of all things I deem unnecessary. That’s about everything. While most people become pack rats as they age, I veer…
Lamp Nmamed Officer of the Year
Lt. Chad Lamp (R) was recognized as the recipient of the 2020 VFW Law Enforcemen Officer of the Year for the State of West Virginia at the Sept. 14th meeting of the Hancock County Commission. Presenting Lamp with the award…
Officials Continue to Push 5A
Local officials are not giving up on getting the State to reconsider its decision the alternate route through New Cumberland. Both Delegate Randy Swartzmiller and Sen. William Ihlenfeld were present at the Commission meeting Thursday to express their dismay with…
Officials Continue to Push 5A
In othe business, the Commission:**Announced he retirement of Bob Vidas, director of technology;**Congratulated Lt. Chad Lamp who was honored by the Post 6450 as officer of the year for the WV State of VFW;**Passed a resolution enabling the Teen Court…
OGHS Cross Country Results
Solid Second Place Finish for OGXC BoysThe Oak Glen cross country team set a goal: qualify for the State finals in Ona, WV, this October. At the season-opening Martins Ferry Invitational, they began their quest in a stellar fashion. The…