Randy Swartzmiller1) Why are you running for office at a time when public confidence in the system is at an all-time low?I believe people are looking for leadership; they are looking for someone they can trust, someone they can have accessibility to and speak with.…
West Liberty University’s Presidential Search Committee announced the names of its four final candidates. These candidates will visit campus over the next few weeks.“I am pleased to announce the four finalists for the next President of West Liberty University. We look forward to introducing these…
SAFETY IS WHAT MATTERS – A new billboard on Ridge Avenue in New Cumberland points out that school buses carrying children travel Route 2 through New Cumberland along with large trucks. Brothers George and Tim Hines erected the billboard to focus on the need to…
The boys and girls’ cross country teams earned the second spot in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference championships among the 4A schools. St. Clairsville took home the two top trophies, edging Oak Glen’s boys by 38 points and the girls by only 25 points.“Our boys…
Swaney Memorial Library’s 2020 fall story hour “Read Together” has begun. We meet at 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday and post our online story hour immediately after, although it usually takes a while to load. We do still have a couple of craft bags left if…
Trick or Treating hours in the unincorporated areas of Hancock County are set for 6 p.m. to 8 p. m. on October 31 and with Halloween right around the corner, Hancock County Sheriff Ralph Fletcher stresses the importance of safety during trick or treating. Statistics…
In other business, the Board:**Heard the students response to the packaged meals being provided has been mixed. As the school system transitions into four-days-a-week, Director Steve Govey said more fresh vegetables and fruit cups will be made available;**Accepted the resignation of Gordon Anderson, Automotive Technology…
HISTORIC VICTORY – Oak Glen’s Football Team celebrated its Homecoming with a 61-21 victory over Brooke High School. Erin Skinner, daughter of Lester (Chickie) Skinner and Angie Patterson, was crowned Homecoming Queen during halftime festivities.With COVID wreaking havoc on the team’s ability to schedule opponents,…