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Students to Return to School
Hancock County students K-8 will return to school January 21 on a blended schedule with high school students to engage in remote learning as long as the county is designated red on the COVID map. Should the County status turn to orange, high school students…
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia reaches U.S.-leading 93.7 percent 1st dose vaccination rate
On Friday, Gov. Justice reported that West Virginia continues to lead the nation in the rate of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration. According to the latest vaccine numbers posted to the COVID-19 Dashboard Friday afternoon, West Virginia is now up to a 1st dose administration…
West Liberty University Concert Band Makes National Recording Debut
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Jan. 12, 2021 — During a time when performing ensembles struggle to find ways to make music with one another and share it with the public, the West Liberty University Concert Band has not only been successful rehearsing in person, they put…
Commission Begins New Year
In other business, the Commission:**Approved a change in the 2021 mileage rate consistent with Federal mileage rates;**Approved the application for a 2021 Spay Neuter Grant from the WV Department of Agriculture;**Approved the authorization for the WV State Tax Dept. to make changes to oil and…
2021 Personnel and Committee Appointments
Gerard Walsh Director of Information & Security TechnologyKaren LaScola Finance AdministratorAnne Blankenship Office AdministratorDennis McAbee MaintenanceArles Graham Maintenance/MechanicAlbert Bucci JanitorOPEN Janitor/MaintenanceOPEN Maintenance/JanitorGary Jenkins MechanicNichole Felouzis Director of Humane OperationsFloyd Schulte Dog Warden/Humane OfficerDonna Skolrud Dog Warden/Humane Officer PTJennifer Walker Kennel FTCarisa Adkins Animal Shelter PTRayna…
COVID Vaccination Clinic Slated
Elementary Students to Return to School
**Learned that Petrovich had began meeting with newly-elected County officials;**Accepted the resignation of Phil Rujak, teacher at Weir High School;**Approved Michael Gurskey as a county-wide substitute teacher;**Accepted coaching resignations for Kip Shenton, Head Girls’ Tennis, Oak Glen High; Michael Moran, Head Cross Country, Oak Glen…
WVDEP accepting applications for teacher awards
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. The deadline to submit an application is February 14, 2021. Winners will be chosen on the…