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Brayley Lash will be furthering her academic and softball career at West Liberty University. Brayley is a two time All State Honorable Mention in West Virginia. She was also a member of the Sectional and Regional Championship team in 2025. She will be entering her…
The Oak Glen Girls’ Volleyball team did it again! For the 9th consecutive year the Bears came home from Charleston with a State title. Team members Brayley Lash and Averi Martin were named to the All Tournament Team.
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When Chunk of Gold made his career debut the week before Christmas 2024 at Turfway Park and squeezed out a neck victory in a maiden auction event at six furlongs, trainer Ethan West was hopeful there were even better things ahead. But did he expect…
East Avenue, a two-time graded-stakes winner in his seven starts thus far, is one of eight 3-year-olds entered in the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby, which will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The 2025 West Virginia Derby at…
Congratulations to Ed Fields, recipient of the 2023–24 National Federation Officials Association Boys Track and Field Official of the Year Award in West Virginia! Ed has served as a dedicated high school track and field official since 2017. A member of the Ohio Valley Board,…
Oak Glen Girls’ Softball team brought home the WVSSAC State Championship this week. We’re proud of you girls! Congratulations!
The Hancock County Board of Health supports West Virginia’s current school immunization requirements. By only permitting valid medical exemptions, West Virginia has been able to keep immunization rates high. This in turn helps to prevent serious childhood diseases such as polio, measles, and whooping cough.…