Students from Oak Glen Middle School who were winners in the Patriot Pen competition were recognized at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. The national contest is open to grades six, seven and eight with the focus of the 300 – 400 word essay being “How…
CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia endorsed a settlement agreement Wednesday to provide an additional $5.2 million to Mountaineer Gas Co. for pipeline replacement and other infrastructure upgrades. The agreement negotiated among the parties involved the company’s infrastructure and replacement expansion program…
Hancock County Superintendent Dan Enich took to the offence at Monday night’s Board meeting as he said he had been the one to contact the State about financial irregularities. “The State didn’t come to me, I went to the State,” stressed Enich, repeating again, “I…
by Mark Patterson In the early 19th century, Washington Irving, who wrote such classics as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Rip Van Winkle, set his fabled pen to Christmas, with a public service in mind: to call out the use of the holiday as an…
West Virginia Northern Community College announces evening short-term welding classes WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) announces a new series of short-term, evening welding courses offered through its Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department on the Wheeling campus. Designed for working…
Magic moments occur at Christmas. Our towns are lit like stars dropped out of the sky to welcome Santa. Numerous events make memories for our youngsters who still believe and those who are just now wondering about Santa and the elves. But, we all know…
The WV Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators hosted a Tri-Chapter Christmas Luncheon at Nio’s Restaurant, in Weirton, WV, on December 6, 2025. The three sorority chapters that attended were Alpha Kappa, Alpha Tau, and Fidelis Gamma. …
Low cost of living, quality of life, low taxes,public safety and strong community involvement all contributed to the City of Weirton being named the #2 on the list of best places to retire in the United States for 2026 by US News & World Report.…
Oak Glen High School Lions Club Scholar for December 2025 is 18-year-old Danica Holden. She is the daughter of Noah and Hilary Holden and lives with her dad, and two sisters Alexis and Brystol in New Cumberland, West Virginia. Danica uses her free time to…