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Maddox is Lions Scholar of the Month for January

Maddox McKay, age 18, is Oak Glen High School’s Lion Scholar for January 2026. Maddox is the son of Tony and Rachel McKay. He resides in Chester, West Virginia.Maddox has served as class president on Student Council since his freshman year. Additionally, he is president…

WVU Prepares Next Generation of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.– WVU Hospitals is preparing the next generation of diagnostic medical sonographers, helping meet the need for qualified healthcare professionals across West Virginia and the nation.   An 18-month certificate program, offered by WVU Hospitals’ Imaging Science Education Program, is now enrolling students to begin training…

State Takes Over Hancock County Schools

What happens now? What does this mean for teachers, school service personnel and students? As we as a County work our way through these unprecedented times, HOMETOWN NEWS is committed to bring you comprehensive coverage on the changes in our school system. Below a resolution…

WV Board of Education Takes Over Hancock County Schools

Opting not to recess into executive session to discuss whether or not to take over the administration of Hancock County Schools, State Board President Paul Hardesty said he preferred to make such decisions in public. In a unanimous vote, the State Board voted )to take…

WVU Accepting Online Applications for Nursing at 9 a.m., January 15

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education (CNE) will begin accepting online applications for the spring 2027 cohort of its nursing diploma program at 9 a.m. on Thursday (Jan. 15).    The 21-month program offers prospective students a full tuition waiver, free books, and extensive support services…

Hancock County School Board Requests State Aid

With the possibility looming that Hancock County Schools will be unable to meet payroll for the second pay in January, Superintendent Dan Enich has made a formal request to State Superintendent Michelle Blatt for State Aid. In a letter sent to Blatt January 6, Enich…