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OAK GLEN TO PRESENT THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE

 This March, Oak Glen High School Little Theatre is creating a unique  theatre experience for children.  The Little Theatre is performing a one act play, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, based on the book written by Katie DiCamillo.   The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane…

MCKAY NAMED LIONS SCHOLAR FOR FEBRUARY

Maddie McKay, 17, daughter of Tony and Rachel Wright-McKay of Chester, is the February recipient of the Lion’s Club Scholar of the Month. A senior at Oak Glen High School, Maddie carries a 4.0 GPA and is involved in many sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities.…

BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSES SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE

      Will a bill before the WV Legislature alleviate the shortage of school bus drivers in Hancock County?    Discussion on SB   267  was held Monday by the Hancock County Board of Education.  Director of Transportation Chris Enochs told the Board that the County is having…

SCHOOL MASK MANDATE TO END FEB. 22

       The mask mandate for Hancock County Schools will be lifted effective February 22.   The Hancock County School Board approved ending the mask mandate on a 4 to 1 vote at its Feb. 14th Board meeting. Board member Michelle Chappell voted no.  Superintendent Dawn Petrovich…

AND THEN AGAIN…….by Tamara Pettit

……..Legislation you need to know about:   As the Legislature reaches its midpoint, a lot of bills have been introduced that bear watching.    What happens in Charleston DOES have an impact on you financially……in the education our kids receive….in public safety…in the judicial system….and in our…

AN ADVENTURE AWAITS

Students in grades 3 – 8 can enjoy “Choose Your Own Adventure” at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. Students can choose their own book and be whisked away to a land of adventure the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

FATHER OF 26TH AMENDMENT HONORED

“If they’re old enough for bullets…they’re old enough for ballots!” Sen. Jennings Randolph         February 11 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of  the 26th Amendment,  which lowered the voting age to 18.   West Virginia Senator Jennings Randolph who tenaciously pursued the passage of…

ALLISON ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL

Allen T. Allison Elementary School   Honor Roll 2nd  nine weeks      1st Grade   Finn Bellville, Cayden Bone, Brody Glass, Christian Heath, Zoey Hill, Aspynn Locke, Bryce McIntosh,  Tyler Miller, Espyn Ridinger, Justina Shimon, Evelyn Simcox,  Addison Swiger, Ryder Thrasher   2nd grade   Grant Adams, Matthias Brookes, Avalee Conkle,…

AND THEN AGAIN…….by Tamara Pettit

…….The “race is on!”  Filings for the 2022 election is over and we’re looking at some pretty interesting races.  Saw a local paper do a story about women candidates,) competing for the 3rd District House of Delegates seat and two women vying for the Republican…