This Saturday Oct. 3rd from 1-4pm is a “free” kids fishing tournament for ages 3-8 and 9-15 at the Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club. There will be hot dogs, drinks, and door prizes for the kids. Most fish caught for each age group wins also. Oct 4th at 10am starts our fall turkey shoots. Sign-ups start at…

by Mike TonyFor Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia has backed away from its effort to land a campus via a federal advanced nuclear energy program to support activities throughout the nuclear fuel life cycle after a Gazette-Mail report drew withering scrutiny to that effort. Gov. Patrick Morrisey had said on social media Sunday that “West Virginia…

Lisa Summers, Education WV Field Rep., spoke against the policy changes being proposed for employees’ leave policy, at the Sept. 28 Board Meeting. The Hancock Board placed a personal leave benefits policy on 30-day public comment to change the leave policy and require employees to use personal and accrued leave to attend professional conferences and…

We are featuring the two candidates for Hancock County Commission, Butler District: Breanne Bates and Ronnie Jones. RONNIE JONES Political Party: Republican Age: 72 Education: Weir High Class of 72 Employment : Retired-40 years of service with the City of Weirton Boards: Boys & Girls Club; City of Weirton Parks & Recreations Board; Weirton Area…

From County Clerk Karan Valenti…………………… Last Day to Register to Vote or Change your voter Registration is October 13, 2026. You can do this online at govotewv.com. or visit us at the Hancock County Courthouse. Early Voting runs from October 21 – 31, 2026 M-F 8:30-4:30 Saturdays 9-5. Located at the Hancock County Courthouse 102…

We feature the two County Commission Candidates for the Butler District County Commission this week: Brianne Bates is featured today while Ronnie Jones is slated for tomorrow. BRIANNE BATES Political Party: Democrat Age: 36 Education: Graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology and minor in Psychology from IUP Employment:…

Loretta M. Andrews, 61, of Pulaski, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle on Saturday, September 17, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 7, 1965, in Uniontown, PA, Loretta was the beloved daughter of the late Blaine E. Hess Sr. and Faye Coffield Hess. From an early age, she…

The Hancock County School Board held its monthly meeting with an agenda pre-approved by State Superintendent Michelle Blatt. The Board learned that a citizens’ group is gathering signatures for a petition to file a Class Action Suit Against the State Board of Education and launch a legislative investigation into the lack of oversight by the…

The future of our county and our country visited the Hancock County Commission Friday morning. A large contingent of 4-H members came through the Commission door and kept coming. The large contingent numbered over 20 and is representative of the commitment members feel towards 4-H and the values that accompany their program. Commissioners adopted a…

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center is proud of the strong partnership it has developed over the years with the Weirton Fire Department and Weirton Firefighters IAFF Local 948.  Each year, the firefighters go above and beyond to raise funds and support the WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center BreastCare Center—and this year is no exception.  In…

New Cumberland Mayor Will White is enjoying the tremendous crowd that showed up for Saturday’s Riverfest. The perfect weather allowed for Ohio River breezes and a record number of vendors offered a variety of goods and food options. Fireworks will be featured tonite and Sunday’s program features the community church service and Little Miss New…

A change took place in the County Commission meetings so small that I didn’t take note until I began to miss the supportive details I needed. Under all Commissions I have covered in 13 years a packet was provided the media. It included the agenda and all the supportive documents and usually ranged from 15…

All three Hancock County Commissioners voted to formally adopt Roberts’ Rules of Order at Friday’s meeting. Although Commission President Eron Chek had said they had been previously adopted by the Commission years ago, Chek said no record could be found. They spoke with former Commissioner John Sorrenti, who provided training on Roberts; Rules on a…

Lyndon Graf, 17, is Oak Glen High School’s Lion Scholar for September 2026. Lyndon is the son of Jim and Lora Graf and resides in New Cumberland. Lyndon has maintained a 4.0 GPA and has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years. He has also served on the Prom Committee for…

I’m not sure when I realized I was in love with my hometown; its residents; and the small town values that permeated the actions of its residents. I do know that by the time I was a young mother, I fully embraced the extended sense of family that I felt in this small community where…

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center Performs First Bariatric Procedure WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center’s operating room reached an exciting milestone this week, performing its first bariatric procedure and marking a new chapter in the hospital’s continued expansion of services for patients throughout the area. Dr. Mustapha Daouadi performed the first procedure Tuesday morning on a…

House of Delegates – District 1 (This opportunity for the House candidates to bring their views to our readers was extended to both candidates, Del. Pat McGeehan (R) and Quincy Wilson (D). Mr. Wilson did not respond despite several reminders while Del. McGeehan’s response follows. Candidate: Pat McGeehan Home Address:  532 River Street Chester, WV…

Governor Patrick Morrisey stopped by New Cumberland City Building to present the City with a check for $1.2 million to pave the City streets. And, with the Dept. of Highways in attendance, Morrisey said the money would be drawn down immediately and the project could get started. Morrisey set a Thanksgiving completion date for the…