And Then Again………….by Tamara
……..I think all of Hancock County was in a state of shock Friday when the State School Board President Paul Hardesty received a unanimous vote to take over the Hancock County Schools. I know I was. It was almost as…
Hometown News
Maddox is Lions Scholar of the Month for January
Maddox McKay, age 18, is Oak Glen High School’s Lion Scholar for January 2026. Maddox is the son of Tony and Rachel McKay. He resides in Chester, West Virginia.Maddox has served as class president on Student Council since his freshman…
WVU Prepares Next Generation of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.– WVU Hospitals is preparing the next generation of diagnostic medical sonographers, helping meet the need for qualified healthcare professionals across West Virginia and the nation. An 18-month certificate program, offered by WVU Hospitals’ Imaging Science Education Program, is now…
This Week in the House of Delegates
For the week ending Jan. 16, 2026 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates gaveled in for the second regular session of the 87th Legislature Wednesday, Jan. 14, eager to put in motion many of their…
NEW SUPERINTENDENT NAMED FOR HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) voted unanimously to fully intervene in Hancock County Schools during an emergency meeting in Charleston today. The vote is the result of the fiscal crisis in the county that threatens ongoing…
State Takes Over Hancock County Schools
What happens now? What does this mean for teachers, school service personnel and students? As we as a County work our way through these unprecedented times, HOMETOWN NEWS is committed to bring you comprehensive coverage on the changes in our…
Hancock County Sheriff’s December Report
12/2 Tyler D JamisonChesterFailure to Appear 12/3 Jason M PowellNewellDomestic Battery 1st Offense 12/5 Sarah E ElskeNew Cumberland DUI 1st 12/10 Terry L Buckel JrE. Liverpool, OH Passing/Receiving Unauthorized Currency 12/11 Aniya M LeiNew Cumberland Domestic Battery 2nd/ Obstructing 12/12…
WV Board of Education Takes Over Hancock County Schools
Opting not to recess into executive session to discuss whether or not to take over the administration of Hancock County Schools, State Board President Paul Hardesty said he preferred to make such decisions in public. In a unanimous vote, the…
January 2026 Indictments
HancockCounty,WV– Steven E. Dragisich, Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney, announces that the January 2026 Term of the Hancock County Grand Jury met this week and returned the following Indictments:
PSC Announces Communications Plans Availability
CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia announced Tuesday it has posted utility outage communications plans on its website at www.psc.state.wv.us. On July 9, 2025, the Commission ordered all nonmotor carrier utilities to file plans with the PSC. “Each utility…