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WVNCC Offer EMT Bootcamp in Wheeling and Weirton

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is offering two accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Bootcamps this summer to help students quickly gain the skills needed for a rewarding career in emergency medical services.The first session will be held at WVNCC’s Wheeling Campus…

McConnachie is Lions’ Scholar for May

Kensington McConnachie is a senior at Oak Glen High School and is the May 2025 Lions Club Scholar of the Month. Kensington is the daughter of Steven and Erin McConnachie. She resides in Chester, West Virginia. Kensington is a four-year letterman of the track and…

Oak Glen High Prom Court

Oak Glen High School hosted its prom April 26th at Oak Glen High School followed by dinner and dancing at Avion on the Water. 1st row (left to right) Georgia Woolley (escort), Senior King Kaiden Jones, Senior Queen Kensington McConnachie, Logan Murray (Junior court member).…

Oak Glen Culture Club Attends Anastasia

OGHS Culture Club attends a performance of “Anastasia” at Lincoln Park on May 4th. (L-R: Kaylee Culbreth, Lili Huges, Faith Buchannon, Abigail Whitehead, Leah McMahon, Emily Allen, Emily Schlotter, Micaiah Singledecker, Kenzie Hayes, Ella Paras, Sophie Taylor, Christian Francis, Donald Vantilburg, Brock Sayre, and Alexis…

Crow Sworn in as New Board Member

The Hancock County Board of Education swore in its newest Board of Education member at Monday’s meeting.  Jack  Crow will replace Gerard Spencer, the Butler District member who resigned to take a position with the school system as safety coordinator The Board also took the…

Hancock County School Service Personnel of the Year Selected

The Hancock County Board of Education recognized those dedicated school service personnel who keep the schools operable on many varied levels. Jeff Lamp, a plumber in the Maintenance Dept. was selected from a field of eight nominees by 350 of his fellow workers. Superintendent Dan…

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…