by Tamara Pettit The Star   It was just a star.  Not even a fancy star, but a rough five-point star drawn with a fountain pen.  The fountain pen, an elegant reminder of another time when your signature was your bond and your word was all another person needed.  But, it was the man who…

by Mark Patterson My late father, an advanced master of back-handed compliments- liked to remark (after consuming his fill, and then some) that my mother was “quite a cook,” but the resultant kitchen mess-congealed pots, spilled ingredients, foot bits all over the floor-rendered the whole culinary experience a zero sum game, at best. He should…

……..I think I’m as frustrated by the New Cumberland Hydro Project as I was in 1994 when the legislation enabling New Cumblerland to get funding from it.  It’s been almost 30 years since that happened so I’ll understand if you don’t remember, but since I sponsored the bills I remember every little nuance. New Cumberland’s…

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 is one of the most common companions of chronic illness,…

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 of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs to earn a college degree.The STAND…

The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) is aware of the August 21, 2025, letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights to West Virginia Health Departments participating in the Vaccines for Children Program (VCP) advising them that they must comply with applicable state laws pertaining to vaccination. This letter…

Weirton, WV — WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center is proud to announce the official launch of Project SEARCH at our facility on Monday, August 25, 2025. This nationally recognized program offers high school seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to gain real-world work experience and prepare for competitive, integrated employment upon graduation. WVU…

Brian James Mozingo and Jessica Lynn Hood Gregory Alan Daugherty and Jessica Lynn Monroe Zachary Michael Hanley and Dallas Dae Duffy Reanna Nicole Still and Samantha M. Speers Shane Rae Spencer and Asyan Myriah Treadway Austin Taylor King and Andrea Lynn Fahey -Paannett Christy Edward Mills and Stephanie Meadows Matthew Aaron Valentine and Sarah Kate…

Priscilla Dotson to Paul Douglas Powhall, $240,000.00, Butler District Shawn Green, Amanda Devord, $194,000.00    Butler District Lee Hartley to Michael Saldana., $160,000.00, Butler District Volusia Ventures to C&L Real Estate, $57,500.00, Butler District Donald Granato, III, Kathleen Granato to Hunter Dulaney, Madison Dulaney, $160,000l.00     Butler District Thomas Grossi, Kacy Magnone to Rudy Nagy, Alexandra Nagy,…

A portion of US 30, northbound, between County Route 30/6 (Taylors Road), and County Route 30/7 (High Acres Drive), will be restricted to one lane, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning on Friday, August 22, 2025, through Friday, August 29, 2025, to install new poles. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Motorists are advised to slow…

by Mark Patterson I still see them. These days, I can’t NOT see them as I am nostalgically compelled to look westward-when frequently headed southward- just after passing mostly-abandoned Clark Field in Newell. The grassy expanse upon which the likes of Chris Enochs, destined to cash in a seven- figure bonus from the Oakland Athletics,…

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 getting out the door feels like running a marathon.Here’s the…

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 the two new Board seats. The Park Board has struggled…

New Cumberland, W.Va. – Students in Hancock County will have the opportunity to eat a no-cost breakfast and lunch at school through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. The CEP was enacted as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and provides universal meal service to children in high-poverty areas. This is the fourth…

Weirton, WV – The Top of West Virginia Arts Council will present. Stange Vases, an exhibition by West Virginia artist and education Brian Fencl, on display from August 28th through October 3rd, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, August 28th from 5-6 p.m., with an artist talk at 6 p.m. The event…

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia public school students are improving in English language arts (ELA), mathematics and science according to the most recent state assessment data. The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) received results from the 2024-2025 student assessments during its meeting today in Charleston. These include the West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA) for…

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 project completed at numerous schools. He recognized Kasey Arnott, director…

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 through hands-on experiences. Hancock County 4-H Camp kicked off the…