Weir Middle School Principal Barbara Switzer refutes the claim that she in any way denied teachers and service personnel at the school the opportunity to participate in the “no confidence” vote held by the Hancock County Education Association recently. The HCEA said that 93.4%…
The controversy over the hiring of Hancock County School’s Personnel Director Sarah Parsons continues to escalate. The Hancock County Education Associate has now issued a vote of “no confidence” in Superintendent Dawn Petrovich and the four Board members who voted to appeal the administrative…
Extending organized sports to students at Oak Glen Middle School was discussed by the Hancock County Board of Education at Monday’s meeting. Former coach and Board member Larry Shaw has advocated for the inclusion noting that Hancock County is the only county out of…
Former WV State Delegate Randy Swartzmiller recently announced that he will be running for the WV State Senate in the First Senatorial District in the upcoming May 10th Primary election. Swartzmiller, who served in the WV House of Delegates for 16-years and rose to the…
The controversy over the hiring of Sarah Parsons as Director of Personnel of Hancock County Schools has escalated. An administrative law judge recently ruled that Superintendent Dawn Petrovich showed favoritism in selecting Parsons, a close friend, for the position and that the position be…
……The controversy over the Director of Personnel position in the Hancock County Schools continues. Rumor is that the Hancock County Education Association (HCEA) will add its voice to those displeased with the decision of the Board to appeal the Administrative Law Judge’s ruling to have…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the first statewide school therapy dog program in West Virginia. The program, called Friends With Paws, will place certified therapy dogs in schools across the state, providing companionship and comfort for students. The program…
CHESTER LIONS BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY – The Sacred Heart Confirmation Class, Lions Club members, family, and friends recently helped the Easter Bunny fill more than 3000 eggs for the cub’s upcoming annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt”. The event…
Newell Volunteer Fire Department member Mike Nixon returned to the Hancock County Commission March 24 to ask the Clean Air Act be revoked. Nixon, who said the Newell VFD lost $400,000.00 since the smoking ban was enacted, said SB 12 passed in 2021 gave…