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…
East Liverpool City Schools invited Allison Elementary, New Manchester Elementary, Oak Glen Middle School, and Oak Glen High School to an attendance challenge the week leading up to the big rivalry basketball game. The students, parents, and staff of the northern end of Hancock County…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is pleased to announce that its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program has recently earned accreditation from HVAC Excellence, a leading accreditation organization in the HVAC industry. This accreditation marks a significant milestone for…
Aiden Flowers, an 18-year-old senior at Oak Glen High School, is the January Lions Club Scholar of the Month for Oak Glen High School. He is the son of Richard and Erica Flowers. Aiden has been active in many school and community organizations including Everyday…
Since an article was published in HOMETOWN NEWS letting readers know the Oak Glen Alumni project was $1,650.00 short of the cost and shipping of the rolling flag, $1,650.00 was received making the project a go. Ed Fields, who spearheaded the project, said the flag…
The Hancock County Board of Education recognized the accomplishments of the Weir High Red Rider Football team for being OVAC champions at Monday’s meeting. Superintendent Dan Enich presented each member of the team with a certificate and spoke of the “old-time Weir High football” the…
The Hancock County Board of Education heard about a program Oak Glen High’s Business Department is conducting in cooperation with VITA (Volunteers Income Tax Assistance) that has certified students to prprepare simple tax returns for individuals with incomes up to $64,000.00 Oak Glen High is…