W.Va. manufacturers report needing nearly 7,000 jobs filled over 3 yearsWest Virginia manufacturers say they need an additional 2,700 full-time workers over the next 12 months and nearly 7,000 over the next three years, according to a new survey conducted by the Marshall University Center for Business & Economic Research (CBER) for the Marshall Advanced…

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 would be a $60,000.00 savings to the school system and…

When one of Oak Glen’s football coaches found himself turning to the compassionate care of WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital, itsparked an idea — how could he give back?  He shared his experience with his team, and within minutes, the Oak Glen High School football players stepped up, eager to help. The team quickly organized…

ARRESTS: Freeman Payton, Chester, WV- Domestic Battery 3rd and Subsequent and Child Abuse Creating Risk of Injury. CITATIONS: Thomas Klosky, Derry, PA- Speeding. Mackenzie Morrell, Aliquippa, PA- Speeding. Darnell Davidson, McDonald, PA- Speeding. Jeanne Dunn-Nale, Hookstown, PA- Speeding. Sara Green, East Liverpool, OH- Speeding. Marshall Maset, Chester, WV- Speeding. Corbin Brooks, Chester, WV- No Insurance and…

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 reflect a downturn in business and industry in the county,…

By Mark Patterson Calmly, I sized up the adversary before me. Several protective layers surrounded the targeted internals. Hoping for a quick, bloodless victory, I grasped my foe just above the neck and twisted. To no effect. More determined, I tightened grip on torso and, mustering an old-man strength accumulated over four decades of bench-presses…

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 Tower – $3,500.00. Over $7,000.00 came to Hancock County. RC&D…

…….I do not like today.  The “fall behind” with the clocks has always played havoc with “where am I and what time is it?”  I know where I am for sure, but as a very scheduled person, I have to make hard decisions.  I eat dinner at 5 p.m. as does Max.  Well, he is…

Here’s something scaryWelcome to Halloween. Should I wish you a happy or spooky holiday?It is that spooky time of year, and I have something scary to talk with you about.You have been living with a friendly goblin.Your hot water heater is one of your largest utility expenses. In an average home, this onedevice accounts for…

Public meeting planned in Chester Nov. 18 Learn how “forever” chemicals may be impacting your water CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), in partnership with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, and other local organizations, will host a series of community meetings in the Northern Panhandle to…

James Doyce Micaiah and Uliana Hryshko Stanley John Kennedy, Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Preston Drew David Purks and Emma Jess McIntosh Trainer Bryce Andrew Minto and Alexis Nicole Keller Preston Robert Fisher and Sierra Kay McLaughlin Charles Richard Lemley and Joann Louise Hayden Kenneth Leroy Graves, Jr. and Ashley Marie Montgomery Luke Joseph Melcher and…

The Hancock County Association of Retired School Employees meeting of October 21, 2025 was called to order by President Melanie Donofe at 12:15. The meeting was held at the Crazy Mexican restaurant with a Halloween theme. There were 40 members in attendanceDebra Marino led Pledge to the flag and Terry McAtee led the group in…

Peggy Sue Maston to Harvey Lee Maston – Grant District S. David Wilharm, Melanie Wilharm to Matthew J. Urbowicz, Allison M. Fuccy – $522,000/.00 Carolyn Wieber to Scott Nale – Butler District Patrick Real Estate to John Gonzalez, Mike Gonzalez – $32,500.00 Land Contract Patrick Real Estate to Betty Jane Alexander – $75,000.00 – Grant…

Dorothy and her friends made debuts just in time for the holidays! Pictured are: Dorothy – Baby Helen – East Liverpool; The Lion – Baby Harry – Weirton; Tin Man – Baby Carmen – Toronto; Scarecrow – Baby Hunter – Weirton There’s no place like home for the holidays!

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 foster social media addiction.  Board members expressed the belief that…

On Monday, the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle (BDC) unveiled its plan to renovate the former People’s Bank and convert the once-vacant building into the organization’s future headquarters.The project marks the latest step in the BDC’s ongoing commitment to downtown revitalization. Last year, the organization took steps to demolish blighted downtown structures to…

by Mark Patterson Contrary to popular myth probably originated by somebody who watched “The Black Stallion” one too many times, mammals classified as equine are not “born to run.” At least not while toting whip-slashing humans- even small ones who routinely skip dinner so as to be less burdensome-over taxing surfaces at lung-busting distances of…

…..The rumors are true that Tenaska can lease the property  under Tomlinson Run State Park for carbon capture sequestration wells.  That wasn’t the case until less than six months ago. On April 20, 2025 Governor Patrick Morrisey signed SB 627 into law.  That legislation now makes our State Park and homeowners around it vulnerable to…