…..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 season and they have done…
The Hancock County Commissions bid farewell to Bob Vidas, executive director of technology & communications, and lauded the contributions he had made during his time with the County noting that he had shepherded many large projects during his years along with writing grants that provided…
…..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 season and they have done…
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, I am humble enough to…
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 that government was incapable of…
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 human nature to love our…
…..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 on the side of “out…
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 was Tom Torrence, commander of…
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 Golden Bears finished a strong…