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Hancock County School Superintendent Walt Saunders provided an update on the three new playgrounds at the elementary schools. According to Saunders, Allison Elementary in Chester is done. They are coming to put the turf down next week at the playground in New Manchester Elementary. The work at Weirton Elementary is slated to begin soon.

DATE: July 28, 2026 4:22pm 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚 The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has confirmed a case of measles in an 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭. State health officials are working closely with Barbour County Health Department staff to investigate the case and conduct contact tracing. DH is not aware of any broader community public exposure…

The following personnel actions were approved by State Superintendent Michele Blatt prior to Monday’s Board of Education meeting: Certified – Rescind Reduction in Force Gregory Geis to teacher special education, Oak Glen High; Haley Maxwell – teacher 3rd grade, Weirton Elementary; Teresa Bendel – teacher 4th grade, Weirton Elementary; Matthew Deangelis transfer to physical education…

Superintendent Walt Saunders and Board President Jeff Woofter disagreed on whether the name of a certified employee put on suspension should be made public at Monday night’s meeting. The agenda recommended that the suspension placed by Superintendent Saunders be ratified, With the agenda already approved, the suspension was ratified by State School Superintendent Michelle Blatt.…

The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for July 2026. The winning yard belongs to Deidre Kearns who resides on Second Ave in New Cumberland. is pictured with Luke. She received a check along with the yard of the month sign. The sign will remain in their yard until…

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will share the state’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Science Framework with educators during professional development sessions at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026. The Framework, the first of its kind in the country, outlines an approach for digital…

The Fancy Lunch …….Were I too pick out the most memorable moment of the summer of 2026, it would be the launch of the “Fancy Lunch” at our house.  The term “fancy lunch” was coined by my three-year-old great-granddaughter Emilia to describe a day that has become pure magic for the kids and adults in…

The 4th Annual Newell Fun Day is slated for Saturday, August 1. A variety of activities will culminate in a water parade better known as the “Splash Parade” at 4 p.m. If past parades are any indication it will be wet and wonderful. The day begins at 9 a.m. with a new event. The Stop,…

The Hancock County Commissioners voted to send a letter to the Brooke-Hancock- Jefferson Planning Commission supporting the Brown’s Island area as the location as the replacement for the Market Street Bridge. Brown’s Island has been vacant for 50 years since a tragic explosion occurred during the construction of a coke plant killing and injuring workers.…

Diversified Property Management to Luke Allen Bash, $45,000.00 Mingo Junction Steel Works to DOT, Division of Highways Cleveland Cliffs Weirton to WV DOT, Division ickie Haddon to Jessica Fisherm $121,450.00, Butler District Joy Lynn Summers to Brandon Joseph Mullins, Kayla Rose Mullins, Butler District Patricia Oravetz, Richard Oravetz to Thomas Blasinsky, Stephanie Blasinsky. $5000,00, Grant…

CHARLESTON – Broadband expansion efforts were eased somewhat Monday when the Public Service Commission of West Virginia signed off on a settlement of some issues that divided utility pole owners and those wishing to attach equipment to the poles. The matter involves a complaint filed by Citynet West Virginia, LLC, against Monongahela Power Co., FirstEnergy Corp.,…

Morgan Bricker, a 20-year veteran teacher who has establishes student media programs at 3 high schools, is 1 of 7 finalists for Teacher of the Year, sponsored by the West Virginia Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Dept. of Education. Chosen from among 55 county finalists, these educators embody selfless dedication, commitment to academic excellence…

……There’s a lot I don’t know about important things. I mean there’s an increasing amount of stuff I do know, but that only highlights the need to know more. ,,,,,,,Bet you’re the same dear reader.  Everytime you read an update on the Board of Education, Manypenny case, McKinney case and the Joe Campinelli case you…

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has been awarded $294,616 through the U.S. Department of Labor as part of the West Virginia EMS Workforce Education Grant, a statewide $1.8 million initiative funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).The funding will help address critical workforce shortages in emergency medical services by…

John D. Nonamaker, 72, of Chester, passed away peacefully at home, comforted by the love of his family, on Monday, June 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. The son of the late Forest Dean and Mary Beatrice “Bea” Stephens Nonamaker, John was born in East Liverpool on May 30, 1954. John…

**NEW INFORFORMATION** Both the Hancock County Magistrate and the Hancock County Prosecutor have recused themselves from the case of Larry and Connie Manypenny, accused of fraud, elder abuse. Omeka Petteway, Hancock County Magistrate, will be replaced by Mike Lemon, Ohio County Magistrate. Prosecutor Stephen Dragisich will be replaced by Special Prosecutor Allison Cowden of Brooke…

A New Cumberland Lawyer and his wife have been charged by the West Virginia   State Police with three felonies. Lawrence Lee Manypenny and Constance Carmella Manypenny were charged with two felonies from Oct. 1, 2024 and one from April 2026 .   Both posted $20,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in Magistrate Court.  Both are…