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Life with the Parkinheimers

Breaking the Silence on Depression By Jeff & Mary Anne Woofter When people hear “Parkinson’s disease” or “Alzheimer’s,” they usually think about the  symptoms: tremors, memory loss, balance issues, confusion. What often gets overlooked is the silent partner that walks alongside these diseases, depression. Depression…

WVNCC Paves a Pathway to a College Degree for Apprentices

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is proud to announce its participation in the State Tuition Assistance for Necessary Degrees (STAND) Program, an initiative of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System that provides tuition-free opportunities for apprentices in U.S. Department…

Life with the Parkinheimers

Why We Need People More Than PillsBy Jeff & Mary Anne WoofterWhen you’re battling something like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or any chronic disease, the temptation to pull back from the world is strong. The energy tank runs low, your confidence takes a hit, and sometimes just…

Hancock County Commission Seeks to Expand Park Board

The Hancock County Commission voted to advertise for two new members of the County Park Board. The Board had initially been comprised of five members but now will expand to seven. The advertisement specifies that there are no magisterial district or political party designations for…

Hancock County Ready for Start of School Year

Hancock County teachers report for duty August 18 with Hancock County students reporting August 22 for a full-day of school. Superintendent Dan Enich said schools are ready and a new security system is in place. Enich said it had been a productive summer with numerous…

Hancock County 4-H Celebrates Record-Breaking Summer of Camps

This summer marked the busiest and most successful season of 4-H Camping in Hancock County, with four exciting camps serving a total of 135 youth from across the county. Campers explored new skills, made lifelong friends, and discovered the power of teamwork, creativity, and learning…

And Then Again…………….by Tamara Pettit

….I normally write about what I know.  That’s really easy because I have the all the information and know the questions to ask to find out the rest.  But, this week I thought  I’d write about what I don’t know  and need to find out.…