There are a lot of challenges ahead for Hancock County in 2026. At this point the most pressing challenge is rectifying the financial crisis in the Hancock County School system. …….Despite the meetings I’ve attended and the research I have done, I’m still baffled by…
From our Hometown News family to your family we wish you a blessed Christmas. The communities and their residents have endured tough times and are facing challenging times to come. Employees of the Hancock County School District went home for the holiday break with no…
……Christmas is all about memories. The magical ones live forever in our hearts. Unfortunately, death, tragedy and sickness observe no holiday and those memories also take up space in our memory bank emerging at unexpected moments. But time often softens the edges of the memories…
Students from Oak Glen Middle School who were winners in the Patriot Pen competition were recognized at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. The national contest is open to grades six, seven and eight with the focus of the 300 – 400 word essay being “How…
Hancock County Superintendent Dan Enich took to the offence at Monday night’s Board meeting as he said he had been the one to contact the State about financial irregularities. “The State didn’t come to me, I went to the State,” stressed Enich, repeating again, “I…
by Mark Patterson In the early 19th century, Washington Irving, who wrote such classics as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Rip Van Winkle, set his fabled pen to Christmas, with a public service in mind: to call out the use of the holiday as an…
West Virginia Northern Community College announces evening short-term welding classes WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) announces a new series of short-term, evening welding courses offered through its Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department on the Wheeling campus. Designed for working…
Magic moments occur at Christmas. Our towns are lit like stars dropped out of the sky to welcome Santa. Numerous events make memories for our youngsters who still believe and those who are just now wondering about Santa and the elves. But, we all know…
The WV Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators hosted a Tri-Chapter Christmas Luncheon at Nio’s Restaurant, in Weirton, WV, on December 6, 2025. The three sorority chapters that attended were Alpha Kappa, Alpha Tau, and Fidelis Gamma. …