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ARCHERY IS NEW SPORT AT OGMS

Students at OGMS have a new sport available to them – Archery. “We are extremely proud of our team and their coaches! ” said Derik Landry, OGMS principal. Oak Glen Middle School Archery 2022-2023With the mentorship and guidance of the Ohio County Archery Coordinator, Rick Thomas,…

WMC VALENTINES BABY

It’s been a busy week already at WMC.  Doctors and nurses there have already welcomed several cupid babies this week and we get to introduce you to one of them.  Introducing Ta’Vian Lucas, all decked out in hearts.  He is the son of Amber Baird…

WMC TO RELAX MASK POLICY

(Weirton, WV) – With the upcoming expiration of the national health emergency for COVID in May anddeclining COVID, RSV and influenza cases, WMC is revising their facility masking policy effective MondayFebruary 13, 2023.Kelli McCoy, WMC Director of Communications stated, “While the hospital remains very busy,…

ALPHA TAU

The February meeting of the Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators was held at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President-Elect Fran Jones. Chaplain Kathy Griffith gave a reading…

JUST MY OPINION…….by Tamara Pettit

Is it right when States use “Pay for Play” as an economic development strategy?   Does the lost tax revenue make up for the increased jobs that put food on the table and allow residents to buy houses? Depends?  The way the legislation is crafted that…

SARAH BROWN IS FEBRUARY LIONS SCHOLAR

Sarah Brown, 17, is the February recipient of the Lion’s Club Scholar of the Month. Sarah is the daughter of David and Sheryl Brown of Chester. A senior at Oak Glen High School, Sarah currently holds a cumulative GPA of 4.136. Sarah will earn twenty…

WMC EXPRESS CONCERN ON SB 535

(Weirton WV) – Weirton Medical Center (WMC) infection control specialists areexpressing concern about a proposed bill by the West Virginia Senate to allow forexemptions from school required immunizations. Senate Bill 535 allows for students tobe exempted from any immunization with a note from parents stating…