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REYNOLDS PLACE 2ND IN STATE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY COMPETITION

Lindsay Reynolds placed 2nd in the statewide Voice of Democracy contest. The contest is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and has been conducted since 1947. Designed to promote patriotism among high school students grades 9 to 12, the programs provides $2.3 million dollars…

BETHANY PRESENTS “RADIUM GIRLS”

BETHANY, W.Va. – The Bethany College Theatre Department will present “Radium Girls” Feb. 24-27 at Wailes Theatre in Steinman Hall. Shows are at 7 p.m. Feb. 24-26 and 2 p.m. Feb. 27. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Tickets are available at…

YOUR IMAGINATION STATION With Miss Connie

   Well, hello everyone. I feel like it’s been forever since we last talked. So, let’s get caught up. We’ve been closed due to the weather, and have had to postpone a couple of events. We’re so sorry for that, but we want to be…

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.