While Allegheny County in Pennsylvania is dealing with a measles outbreak that has resulted in 6 deaths. Hancock County has no cases of measles. While Pennylvania and other States allow religious and personal exemptions, West Virginia is one of five states in the nation to…
The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) voted during its October meeting to take the position in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s public school funding formula that the current funding formula does not provide a thorough and efficient education to the public-school…
The Public Service Commission’s recent ruling in an electric company case was an innovative approach we believe will save ratepayers money, although we did grant a rate increase. Instead of fully litigating a proposed $188.4 million rate request, the Commission decided to allow two moderate…
Hometown News is committed to bringing you the information you need on the candidates before you cast your vote. To date we have featured the Hancock County Commission race and the 1st Delegate District race. Today we bring you District 1 State Senate candidate Shawn…
An economic outlook presentation for Brooke and Hancock County will be held Oct 13. Brooke Price, a representative of the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle, told Commissioner the event will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Lautamaus Center. A…
I am always sceptical when it comes to promises from the Gubernatorial sector. I have good reason. During my time in the Legislature, I saw many projects promised prior to an election. Many never came to fruition. It kinda came under the “I’m from the…
Oak Glen High School’s 2026 Homecoming Court includes, front, from left, Senior Queen candidates Addyson Wells, Kendall Six and Kylie Robinson. back, from left, Senior Queen candidate Keira Vick, Junior Attendant Darius Price, Sophomore Attendants Isabella Hoder and Audrina May, Freshman Attendant Laikynn Eckleberry, Junior…