No Hancock School Closures Planned For 2026-27

NEW CUMBERLAND – New Hancock County Schools Superintendent Walter Saunders said there are no plans to close or consolidate schools for the next school year, but current members of the Hancock County Board of Education feel conditions in the county and state are such that it could happen in the future. Saunders said any discussion about school closures was speculation, adding that it won't happen this year. "We are working through the reduction in force process, and all schools will open for the 2026-27 year," he said. Hancock BOE member Jim Horstman said there have been ...

JobsOhio Controversy Prompts Legislative Action

(The Center Square) – The involvement of an Ohio non-profit group in a controversy that led to the resignation of The Ohio State University’s president has prompted proposed legislation to increase oversight of the agency. The proposed JobsOhio Transparency Act follows the resignation of ...

Trinity event raises awareness, support for heart health treatment

WINTERSVILLE — Several area women were recognized for having a heart for service at an event Friday at the St. Florian Event Center also aimed at raising awareness of heart health for women. It was the second year for Trinity Health System's Crimson Connections For Your Heart Event, which ...

Local Teacher Earns Music Hall Of Fame Honor

GLEN DALE – Glen Dale Elementary School teacher Kathleen Fox enjoys teaching students how to make beautiful music and her efforts to do so have garnered her a spot in the West Virginia Music Education Hall of Fame. Fox, the general music and vocal music teacher at Glen Dale, said Friday ...