By Tamara Pettit Three suspicious deaths in Hancock County from 1963 remain unsolved The link between Lawrence Wise and a bizarre murder case in Canton, Ohio is even harder to establish. There has to be a link, however, or why would Lawrence have put…
“I was hungry and you gave me to eat” Matt, 25:35 Ed LaNeve remembers back in February 1972 when the seed was planted for local volunteers to start an interdenominational, all volunteer Christian agency to provide emergency help for those in need in…
Hancock County is the only county in West Virginia to have a PRO officer in every school in the county. Hancock County Commissioners gave final approval to enter into an agreement with the Hancock County Board of Education for the Police Resource Officers…
One of my favorite Bible stories is found (among other places) in Matthew 14. It is the story of Jesus walking on water. That’s what we all think of it as anyway. So Jesus sends the disciples out onto the lake in their boat. He…
I really enjoyed writing last week’s column about Guilford Lake and the Sandy and Beaver Canal. While I may have made the Canal seem unsuccessful that was not my intent. In fact the states of Ohio and New York have a rich history of canal…
……Congratulations to the Oak Glen Golden Bears who pulled off a 35-20 win against Weir and brought the Carl Hamill Trophy home with them despite not being able to have home field advantage. Oak Glen fans are right to be upset about the turf not…
Oak Glen football fans are geared up for the season to start. The problem is the Oak Glen field will not be ready for the opening game between Oak Glen and Weir High. While the field is prepped for the installation of the artificial…
Chief Deputy Todd Murray is shown giving a “high five” to a new friend at the Back Pack Give-A-Way sponsored by the Hancock County Sheriffs Office this past week. Sheriff Scott Gittings reported 150 backpacks were distributed to students The event was held at…
With Connie & Shauna What a SUMMER OF FUN it’s been here at the library. We’ve wrapped up all of our SUMMER programs and are now planning for the FALL. And let me just say…..you’re gonna want to stay tuned to our Facebook page,…