Gavin Geisse, age 18, is Oak Glen High School’s Lion Scholar for April 2026. Gavin is the son of Joseph and Vicky Geisse. He resides in Chester, West Virginia. Gavin has maintained a 4.24 GPA and a 1270 SAT score while taking multiple Honors, Advanced Placement, and dual-credit courses. Gavin…
A discussion on the applications received for the Opioid Settlement Funds was held at 1 p.m. prior to the Hancock County Commission meeting on April 23. All three Commissioners were in attendance. No members of the public nor representatives of those requesting funding were in…
This Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West VirginiaConvention and Visitors Bureau, Cloak & Dagger On the Air brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson back to its stage for brand-new adaptations of two classic short stories by Sir Arthur…
Young Artists Featured in “Colors in Motion” Middle School Exhibit Weirton, WV – The Top of WV Arts Council invites the community to experience “Colors in Motion,” an annual showcase celebrating the imagination and artistic talent of local middle school students. Featuring works from Brooke,…
Frank G. Ronshausen of Weirton passed away at the age of 69 on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Frank passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh from injuries sustained after being hit by a car in Weirton. Frank was born in Weirton on June 29,…
Wyatt Wolanski will continue his academic and wrestling career at Glenville State University. Wyatt is a 4-time OVAC placer, and 3 time WV state placer, placing 3rd in 2026. Sitting Left to Right: Mother Brandy Wolanski, Wyatt Wolanski, father Scott Wolanski Back row L-R Assistant Coach…
Oak Glen High School proudly hosted the 62nd annual induction ceremony of the Regina Wehner Chapter of the National Honor Society on Sunday, March 22, in the school’s Little Theater. Forty-six exceptional students were welcomed as new members of the prestigious chapter, marking a significant…
Appointed Superintendent of Hancock County Schools when the State took over the District, Walt Saunders assured the school community and public all dealings would be transparent. As the Board of Education President Chris Gillette, struggled to get information and have false information corrected, he and…
West Virginia has never had the luxury of excess when it comes to public education resources. Every classroom, every bus route, every staff position is the result of careful budgeting and often difficult tradeoffs. That’s why West Virginia House Bill 4818 raises serious concerns—not just…