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AND THEN AGAIN……by Tamara Pettit

….We have another chapter in what I used to refer to as “the Video Lottery Chronicles.” There have been many battles waged in committee, on the floor of the House and Senate, in the bars and behind closed doors over the money-making machines. Known by…

MEGAN MIDCAP RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Megan Midcap, West Virginia University Extension youth development agent in Lewis County, recently received the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished State Service, which recognizes faculty or staff who have provided distinguished service to West Virginia over a period of time.   “I do not feel…

HANCOCK SCHOOL BOARD HEARS ROCKEFELLER CAREER CENTER REPORT

A multi-faceted report on the JDRIV CareerCenter was provided to the Board of Education by Dan Enich, CTE/Adult Ed Director. Enich introduced the JDR4CC Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Walsh and Service Personnel of the Year Tammy Null. He lauded the accommplishments of the Skills…

WEIRTON HEIGHTS ROTARY DONATES TO WMC LABOR & DELIVERY

   The Weirton Heights Rotary Club recently purchased two brand new MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swings for WMC’s Maternal/Child Services.  The MamaRoo motions mimic parents’ natural rhythms and movements to become a familiar and safe place for baby.  “We are so grateful for this generous donation from the Weirton Heights…

TRUE NORTH ADDS LOCAL TALENT

Chester, WV – True North LLC, a leading provider of bookkeeping, accounting, medical billing, revenue cycle management, and consulting services, is excited to announce the addition of Aidan Hall and Jackson Chaney to its team. Both are May 2023 graduates of West Virginia University, earning…

JUST MY OPINION

Opportunity has finally come to the Northern Panhandle. For a while it seemed that Hancock County had been written off or because of actions of some of our legislators, got us put on the naughty list..   Let’s not blow it this time. **Form is having…

Gallo signs with Allegheny

Oak Glen Senior Nick Gallo will continue his track & field career at Allegheny College.Pictured at the signing ceremony are the following (seated, L-R)) Lindsey Spilecki, Trevor Simmons, Jenn Gallo, Nick Gallo, Jason Kekse, Josh Weltner, Rance Everly and Cindy Cash (Standing, (L-R) Principal Dave…

MUSIC & ARTS TOMORROW AT OAK GLEN

A day full of music and art and it’s FREE. Oak Glen is the place to be tomorrow to enjoy a variety of entertainment, some of it local. Teacher / Student Dulcimer Duo, OGMS instructor Kim Smith and 5th grader Madelynn McKinney will be performing…