
Tenaska Will Drill Test Well
Hancock County Commissioners heard from Scott Murray, manager project development of Tenaska, at its June 12th meeting. Murray told that the company is preparing to drill a test well in the vicinity of Murray Road and Washington School Road. The test well will determine geological conditions to assess if the area is appropriate for a…
Congresswoman Miller and colleagues reintroduce the Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students Act
WASHINGTON, DC — Tuesday, June 10, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), and Congressmen Marc Veasey (D-TX), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Troy Carter (D-LA), reintroduced the Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students…
BOE Posts Policy to Allow Principals to Serve as Coaches for Comment
A small amendment to a school policy on coaching could mean big changes. The Hancock County Board of Education voted to post the policy on its website for 30 days.…
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Tenaska Will Drill Test Well
Hancock County Commissioners heard from Scott Murray, manager project development of Tenaska, at its June 12th meeting. Murray told that the company is preparing to drill a test well in the vicinity of Murray Road and Washington School Road. The test well will determine geological conditions to assess if the area is appropriate for a…

Congresswoman Miller and colleagues reintroduce the Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students Act
WASHINGTON, DC — Tuesday, June 10, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), and Congressmen Marc Veasey (D-TX), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Troy Carter (D-LA), reintroduced the Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students (TEAMS) Act. The Community TEAMS Act creates a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant program which would provide community-based training for medical students in rural…

BOE Posts Policy to Allow Principals to Serve as Coaches for Comment
A small amendment to a school policy on coaching could mean big changes. The Hancock County Board of Education voted to post the policy on its website for 30 days. for public comment. The amendment to the current policy (GSA Coaching) would allow a head principal to serve as coach. The policy will then be…

Del. McGeehan Responds to Affadavits of Weirton Water Officials
Charlotte R. Lane, ChairmanPublic Service Commission of West Virginia201 Brooks StreetCharleston, WV 25301 ROOM 228M1900 KANAWHA BLVO., EASTCHARLESTON, WV [email protected] OF DELEGATESWEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATUREJune 9,2025RE: Review ofAffidavits from Weirton Area Water Board Inquiry (PSC Case: 25-0262-W-P)Dear Chairman Lane.I have reviewed the recent affidavits submitted to your agency by Mr. Amedeo “Butch” Mastrantoni and Mr. Jesse…

Two Shootings in Hancock County
Hancock County Sheriff Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Newell in the mid-morning hours of Monday, June 9, 2025, that resulted in two brothers being arrested and one suffering superficial injuries from a gunshot.Richard Nixon, 49, of Grant Street called 911 at approximately 0920 hrs. to report that his brother Christopher Nixon, 45, of…

Yard of the Month
The yard of Connie Mellone on Second Avenue was selected as New Cumberland’s Yard of the Month. Mellone is pictured with Mayor Will White as the yard sign designating her yard will displayed during the month of June.

Hancock Co. May Marriage Licenses
Aaron Wade Bennett and Tracy Lynn Lorenzoni Christopher John Kotur and Courtney Renee Tennant Alexander Zanni Kamarados and Lisa Marie Phillips John Scott Prager III and Kayley Joann Brandle Shane David Tennant and Mariah Marie Stevens Shawn David Core and Amanda Rose Watson Colton Malone Ash and Luisa Gonzalez Stahl James Nelson Wolfe, Jr. and…

AND THEN AGAIN…….by Tamara Pettit
……..I remember the description I loved most about New Cumberland. It was in 1973 when a writer called Donald Dale Jackson called us “A sleepy, little river-hugging town of fire department picnics and car chasing dogs.” I thought at the time the writer was pretty much on target. We’re still a small town whose citizens…

Hearing for Newell Water Case Set for August 14
At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 6th day of June 2025. CASE NO. 20-1033-WS-DU THE NEWELL COMPANY TOMLINSON PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT and HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, Petition for determination that the Company is a Distressed or Failing Utility under W. Va.…

Monaco Signs at West Liberty University
Elle Monaco will be furthering her academic and tennis career at West Liberty University. A 2025 graduate of Oak Glen High School, her team was the 4A OVAC Champs and West Virginia Regional Champs in team, doubles and singles. Elle graduated in the top ten of her class with highest honors. Joining her for the…

Craig to Attend Robert Morris University
Reecelynn Craig will further her academic and athletic career at Robert Morris University. Craig is the current Shot put record holder at Oak Glen; two-time champ at OVAC; four-time State qualifier in Shot put. Pictured at her signing are brother, Dominique Pugliano; mother, Sarah Craig; Reecelynn; father, Stephen Craig; and brother, Steve Craig.

PSC Re-opens Newell Case; Sets Matter for Hearing
At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 6th day of June 2025. CASE NO. 20-1033-WS-DU THE NEWELL COMPANY TOMLINSON PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT and HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, Petition for determination that the Company is a Distressed or Failing Utility under W. Va.…

Hancock Co. May Property Transfers
Samuel Krzys, Melissa Krzys to Matthew Zagula, Stephanie Zagula – Butler District Matthew Zagula, Stephanie Zagula to Samuel Krzys, Melissa Krzys – Butler District Greer Family Trust to Lawrence Greer, Margaret Howard, Robin Tedesco, Lorraine Greer, Gordon Greer – Butler District Lawrence Greer, Margaret Howard, Lorraine Greer, Gordon Greer to Robin Tedesco, Butler District Robin…

Hancock County Sheriff’s Office May Arrest Log
5/1 Charles R. Willard, Houston, PA……..Pettit Larceny/Domestic Battery/ Attempted Kidnapping 5/1 Erica D. Conkle, Weirton………. Domestic Battery 5/6 Ryan S. Cooper, Chester……… Domestic 1st/Strangulation/Kidnapping 5/7 Brianne P. Hardy, Weirton……..Capias 5/7 Kristie D. Bottegal, Steubenville…..Shoplifting 5/8 Amada Ripley, Newell………Joyriding 5l9 Jena M. Lindsey, Weirton …..Truancy 5/10 Randy L. Cox, Industry, PA…..Destruction of Property, Felony 5/17 Cory…

JDRIV CAREER CENTER AWARDS CEREMONY
Auto Technology – Mr. Howard Icard Cocquit, Cody; Ginier, Matthew; Guydino, Richard; Gunn, Michael; Jones, Kaiden; Lengthorn, Jackson; Roupe, Brody; Zmenkowski, Caleb Baking and Pastry – Mr. Steve Fuscardo Bellvile, Evelynn; Berdine, Alexis; Berry, Bethany; Langley, Wayne; Leasure, Isabella; Little, Kaylie; Pritchard, Caleb; Sayre, Carrie; Wynn, Kaydence; Zajac, Angel Carpentry – Mr. Wiley Davis Cain, Sara; Comm, Cooper; Crisci, Matthew;…

New Cumberland Police Report for May
CITATIONS: Chad Stevens, New Cumberland Expired Registration Chad Hasper, Weirton DUI 1st

WELLS HIGH SCHOOL 65th REUNION
The 65th high school reunion of the former Wells High School in Newell was held on Saturday, May 24th, at the Gatsby Restaurant at Mountaineer Casino Resort. There were 9 who attended of the 37 who graduated in 1960. There were 5 spouses and guests also present. A memory table was set up for the…