Retirees and employees of Hancock County Schools heard a presentation from Nate Mazur on Bento, an administrator of insurance plans. Mazur explained that Bento isn’t an insurance plan, but rather administrates the plans the employees and retirees already have. To switch from the existing administrator…
The Hancock County Board of Education recently voted to increase the financial information they require of the Finance Department for each Board meeting. Superintendent Dan Enich said he Asst. Superintendent Dave Smith learned in June and July that the projections for incoming funds did not…
The Northern Panhandle Resource, Conservation and Development received $17,500.00 in State funds to distribute as mini-grants. According to Jim Anderson, RC&D chairman, those receiving grants included the following: Magic Tree Community Garden – $3,000.00; Tri-State Area Master Gardener – $750.00; Hancock County Extension Hydroponics Gardening…
The Hancock County Board of Education recognized Oak Glen Middle School’s 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams Monday evening for being Volleyball BMC Champs. Thel Board voted to join in a national class action lawsuit against the four major social media companies asserting the companies…
Oak Glen High School Lions Club Scholar for October 2025 is 18-year-old, Sarah Robinson. Sarah lives in New Manchester, WV with her parents, Chris and Bridget Robinson, her brother Daniel, and her sister, Theresa. In addition to excelling in academics, Sarah has made the…
Hancock County students may spend as much as two-hours-per-day on their school bus. The school bus driver may spend more time with a student than a teacher on any given day meaning that school bus experience has an wide-ranging impact. Ted Arneault, Transportation coordinator for…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is proud to announce that its Emergency Medical Services Professions–Paramedic program has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This recognition, effective September 19, 2025, affirms that WVNCC’s Paramedic…
In planning for the 26/27 school year, Hancock County is aware that it is over in personnel according to the State Formula. Superintendent Dan Enich informed the Board at Monday’s meeting instead of looking at the staffing in April and May which had been the…
The Hancock County Board of Education met in special session Tuesday night to consider the West Virginia Department of Education Compliance Review suggestions. All suggestions were approved. Superintendent Dan Enich said the review was to build in standing agenda options; require documentation and analysis…