…….Early voting is but an infant in our long West Virginia history of elections. The first election was in 1863 and elections were held every year. That would be changed to every two years when we established a legislature with two-year terms. The first early voting took place in 2002 when the legislature amended the…

Untie the Hancock Sheriff’s handsI complement former Prosecuting Attorney James Davis on a, recent well written and very informative, Letter to the Editor. I had the honor and privilege of working for the Hancock County Commission for seven years and Jim’s detailed description of the budgeting process was on point.I believe, one of the most…

(WEIRTON, WV) April 29, 2026–WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center President and CEO David Artman today announced a significant investment in children’s healthcare services in Weirton, marking the official start of construction on a new WVU Medicine Pediatrics office. Artman emphasized that the decision to relocate pediatric services to this new site reflects a strategic, patient-centered…

Residents of New Cumberland have the opportunity to see the progress the alternative route to Route 2 is making on a daily basis. No longer a picture in our mind’s eye, we now can see the path the road will take. According to Brian Kucish, P.E.D6, District Engineer Office, no section of the New Cumberland…

A contingent of Oak Glen Middle School teachers addressed the Hancock County Board of Education Monday night. Reading a statement that exceeded the five minute speaker allowance, the teachers each read a portion of the statement to have the entire statement read and on the record. The teachers expressed concern about a proposed change to…

West Virginia voters can cast their vote for the May 12, 2026 primary beginning today. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the election office at the Hancock County Courthouse in New Cumberland. The election office will be open the next two Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for…

Hancock County School students participating in a variety of extra-curricular activities were recognized by the Hancock Board of Education at Monday’s meeting, A performance by Weir High students involved in the Mamma Mia production was enjoyed by those in attendance. The show will run Thursday thu Sunday. Principals Tony Hartung of ATA Elementary and Cindy…

The Hancock County Board of Education heard from Melanie Donofe, past president of the Hancock County Education Association, and retired lifetime member of Education West Virginia, at Monday’s meeting. Donofe spoke on behalf of the organization’s members. One-third of Hancock County school’s workforce has been reduced and Donofe expressed concern over the manner in which…

WEIRTON, WV – The Weirton Event Center has a packed event schedule once again as the City of Weirton and the Top of WV CVB proudly announce the 2026 Summer Event Schedule. This marks the 14th year of free community programming at the venue. Running from late May through September, this year’s lineup features a…

Gavin Geisse, age 18, is Oak Glen High School’s Lion Scholar for April 2026. Gavin is the son of Joseph and Vicky Geisse. He resides in Chester, West Virginia. Gavin has maintained a 4.24 GPA and a 1270 SAT score while taking multiple Honors, Advanced Placement, and dual-credit courses. Gavin has been actively involved in school and community activities, serving as…

The Hancock County Commission met in its regular meeting to take up items on its approved agenda April 23. Each regular meeting the approval of the agenda is the first item to be approved clearing the way to act on the items included in the agenda. This meeting, however, that didn’t happen. Commission President Eron…

The “great reveal” of a sign made in the shape of West Virginia was held Thursday, April 23. The signs were the brainchild of 1st District Senator Laura Wakim Chapman who will have distributed 6 throughout the State. Wakim Chapman said she selected New Cumberland to receive on based on the view overlooking the Ohio…

 Commission President Eron Chek’s actions at Thursday’s County Commission meeting at best can be described as bizarre,  The agenda  had been approved by the entire Commission and Chek did not object to any item on the agenda at that time. That’s why it came as a surprise when Agenda item #8 came up: “Consideration to…

The members of the Hancock County Deputy Sheriff’s Association are committed to serving and protecting our community with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. Every day, our deputies respond to emergencies, assist those in crisis, and work to keep our neighborhoods safe. We believe it is important to keep the public informed about ongoing challenges that impact…

(Editor’s note: Jim Davis served 7 terms as Hancock County’s Prosecuting Attorney) To the Editor,Over the past several years, our country has experienced a movement to defund police agencies. The assertion is that law enforcement is inherently biased against certain groups. The proponents of this concept believe that the only way to address this alleged…

A discussion on the applications received for the Opioid Settlement Funds was held at 1 p.m. prior to the Hancock County Commission meeting on April 23. All three Commissioners were in attendance. No members of the public nor representatives of those requesting funding were in attendance. Selected to appear before the Commission at a workshop…

This Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West VirginiaConvention and Visitors Bureau, Cloak & Dagger On the Air brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson back to its stage for brand-new adaptations of two classic short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Performed as a live audio drama, complete with…

Young Artists Featured in “Colors in Motion” Middle School Exhibit Weirton, WV – The Top of WV Arts Council invites the community to experience “Colors in Motion,” an annual showcase celebrating the imagination and artistic talent of local middle school students. Featuring works from Brooke, Madonna, Oak Glen, St. Joseph, St. Paul, and Weir Middle…