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WVNCC Receives $243,000 Grant to Expanding Nursing Program

WHEELING, W.VA. – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has been awarded $243,000 through Phase Three of West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, an initiative designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses across the Mountain…

Makeup Days Added to School Calendar

The Hancock County Board of Education voted to revise the school calendar for the remainder of the school year at Monday night’s meeting. Superintendent Dan Enich had requested a waiver from the State for the days missed due to inclement weather and the water emergency…

WEST LIBERTY & WVNCC ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and West Liberty University (WLU) have entered into a collaborative Enrollment and Guaranteed Admission Agreement, providing students with a seamless pathway to continue their education. This collaboration, known as the “Thundering Hilltoppers” program, will enhance transfer…

YOUNG TALENT

The fourth annual “Tri-State Area Youth Showcase of Talent” took place on Sunday, April 6, at Beaver Local High School. Multiple acts, featuring students from elementary school to the collegiate level, performed at the event sponsored by the Cleda Marie Fitzjohn Memorial Music Trust.  Founded…

DEREMER IS LIONS APRIL SCHOLAR

Corbin Deremer, age 18 is Oak Glen High School’s Lions Club Scholar for April 2025. Corbin lives with her mother (Rachel Deremer), her brother (Jaxon Deremer) and her dog (Pippen). Corbin has been a member of the OGHS Marching Band and Concert Band for the…

OGMS HONOR ROLL

5th Grade Straight A Honor Roll:   Grant Adams, Cassandra Argent, Avery Boatright, Olivia Bragg, Coralynn Brock, Mia Budney, Kirah Creese, Logan Dunlevy, Layne Eckleberry, Raylynn Eddy, Katherine Meissner, Luca Munoz, Rylan Richmond, Alexis Rodman, Ashton Shaw, Dillyn Six, Anasztazia Vargo, Tyler Warner, Esmeralda Wilson Principal’s…

Crow to Fill Vacant Seat on Board of Education

The Hancock County Board of Education selected Jack Crow of Weirton to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gerard Spencer at a special meeting on April 3rd. Spencer resigned to assume the duties of Safety Coordinator for Hancock County Schools. Crow, a resident…

Board of Education Awards Bid for Pyrite

The Hancock County Board of Education awarded the bid for pyrite repair at Oak Glen Middle School. The bid was for $1,740,000.00. The cost of the pyrite repair was included in the recent School Levy. Concern was expressed by Board member Ed Fields that the…