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The Hancock County Board of Education approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement presented to then by FORM Energy. The agreement, which provides $40,000.00 per year in lieu of paying property taxes,, was approved by the Board of Education Thursday. The School system will…

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (Northern), with campuses located in Weirton and in Wheeling, is already meeting with and supporting students impacted by the recent announcement by Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) of a “pause in registrations and enrollment beyond the spring…

Savannah Weslyn Dulaney is a 17-year-old member of Oak Glen’s Class of 2024.  She resides with her parents Faith and Troy Dulaney in New Cumberland, WV. Savannah is a flutist in Oak Glen’s marching and concert bands and the recorder ensemble.  Savannah has a vast…

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) Foundation is delighted to announce they are the recipient of a $40,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum and MPLX to bolster its Energy Technology program. Out of the grant, $20,000 is earmarked for advancing hydrogen-related programming, while…

The Hancock County Schools will benefit from the economic development set to take place in the County.  While FORM Energy received a tax break to the State of West Virginia to lure them to locate in Hancock County, the company has presented the Hancock County…

The Oak Glen Wrestling Team secured the 4A OVAC Championship this weekend. The team finished 5th overall with 168 points. The Bears had 9 placers and one champion at the OVAC Tournament. Logan Davis earned his 3rd OVAC championship. Placers by weight class: 113lb –…

Energy Express, the award-winning literacy program by West Virginia University Extension, is making a comeback for the summer of 2024 to provide reading, STEM, and nutrition education to children throughout West Virginia. Currently, the program is actively seeking individuals to contribute to its Hancock County…