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Our History & Our Heritage by Bill Kiefer

In last week’s column I indicated that I drew heavily on an article written in 1975 by John D. Ubinger who served for thirty-two years as the Director of Public Relations at National Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh. Although Mr. Weir had been deceased since 1957,…

And Then Again

……In one of the more memorable election campaign snafus House of Delegates candidate Mark Zatezalo, a Weirton resident, had a billboard erected in Chester near Sparkle Market that read “Mark Zatezalo – A VOICE for Weirton & District 1 in Charleston.” Good choice of billboard…

Oak Glen Cross Country OVAC Runner-up in 4A

The boys and girls’ cross country teams earned the second spot in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference championships among the 4A schools. St. Clairsville took home the two top trophies, edging Oak Glen’s boys by 38 points and the girls by only 25 points.“Our boys…

Reading Nook by Kirsten Pierce

Swaney Memorial Library’s 2020 fall story hour “Read Together” has begun. We meet at 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday and post our online story hour immediately after, although it usually takes a while to load. We do still have a couple of craft bags left if…

Students to Return to School 4 Days a Week

In other business, the Board:**Heard the students response to the packaged meals being provided has been mixed. As the school system transitions into four-days-a-week, Director Steve Govey said more fresh vegetables and fruit cups will be made available;**Accepted the resignation of Gordon Anderson, Automotive Technology…

Oak Glen Defeats Brooke

HISTORIC VICTORY – Oak Glen’s Football Team celebrated its Homecoming with a 61-21 victory over Brooke High School. Erin Skinner, daughter of Lester (Chickie) Skinner and Angie Patterson, was crowned Homecoming Queen during halftime festivities.With COVID wreaking havoc on the team’s ability to schedule opponents,…

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 season and they have done…

Commissioners Opt to Divide Duties Among Staff

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…

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 season and they have done…