Category newsletter-monday

Summers Wins “I Voted” Contest

Olivia Summers, 8th grade student at Weir Middle School, was Hancock County’s winner of the first ever statewide contest to pick an “I Voted” sticker. The contest was sponsored by Sec. of State Kris Warner. Summers (L) is pictured with Hancock County Commission President Eron…

And Then Again………..by Tamara

Police Resource Officers are going to be reduced in Hancock County schools. ………We all know that the school budget needs to be reduced to make up the deficit. Last week saw many of our teachers and school service personnel given notice they will be part…

Park Board to Remain in Place

Despite indications that the Hancock County Parks & Recreation Board would be dissolved, Hancock County Commissioner opted to keep the Board in place at its Thursday meeting. Commission President Eron Chek had proposed doing away with the Park Board at the last Commission meeting meaning…

Six Signs with Fairmont

Brooklyn Six has committed to Fairmont State University to further her academic and volleyball career.  She is a two-time WVSSAC State Champion and two-time OVAC Champion.  In 2025, she was selected 1st Team All State and 1st team OVAC conference. Front Row: Mother Angie Six, Brooklyn Six,…

Lash Signs with WLU

Brayley Lash has committed to further her academic and softball career at West Liberty University.  Brayley is a member of the 2025 WVSSAC state champion volleyball team at Oak Glen, 2023-2024 Softball All State Honorable Mention, and 2024 All OVAC softball honorable mention. From Left…

Board of Education Recognizes Rising Leader

Kayla Violet, teacher at Weir High, has been recognized as a Rising Leader in the school system. She was nominated for the honor by then Weir High Principal Ted Arneault. Kayla, who works with special needs students, was praised for working with the students in…

Hancock Schools RIF-Transfer Process has Begun

Superintendent Walter Saunders has already visited two schools to deliver reduction-in-force or transfer letters to teachers and school service personnel. Hancock County is 143 personnel over the State formula resulting in a $10 million deficit in an already financially troubled school district. Saunders delivers the…

Patterson’s Perspective by Mark Patterson

Legend holds that the angel Gabriel, no less, once touted revered religious figure Muhammad on a dark, acidic mixture that the founder of Islam found refreshing and energizing. Some 16 centuries-and 40,000 Starbucks franchises-later, it seems safe to conclude that the drink has somewhat caught…