The Hancock County Board of Education will meet Monday, July 6 at 1 p.m. for its reorganizational meeting. Newly elected Board members will attend their first meeting and a new president and vice president will be elected for the coming year. Also on the agenda are numerous personnel transfers, hires and resignations.

by Charlotte Lane, director of Public Service Commission You’ve come a long way over the years and have been a beacon of light for many huddled in the darkness of political oppression. The United States came into existence in 1776. Fifty years later, in 1826, Samuel Morey patented an internal combustion engine. Our nation’s centennial…

It was a hot and steamy day for the 4th of July as residents prepared for parades and day-long celebrations. Chester’s a 501-K and a duck race started off the day to be followed by car shows, vendors, blow up entertainment for kids in the park. The car show also was a feature to which…

The Rock Springs Community Mural is set to be dedicated to the City of Chester on Saturday, July 4th, at 11:00 am at the mural site. This will immediately follow the celebration committee’s Freedom Run 5K and will coincide with their planned activities to commemorate the 250th July 4th celebrations.

The Hancock County Commission will meet at its regular meeting day of Thursday and time of 2:30 p.m. during July, but will change both in Aug. and Sept. Meetings will be held on Fridays at 9 a.m. Meetings will be held August 14 and 28, September 11 and 25, all at 9 a.m. The retirement…

I need answers on a bunch of issues.  Those lazy, hazy days of summer make you forget about the issues that need attention.  Sunshine and warm temperatures lull us into thinking we have all the time in the world.  The State Board of Education must have the same malady because the clock is ticking and we still have…

Betty J. Dotson Dennis, a beloved resident of Chester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Crossroads at Beaver Creek in Calcutta on Friday, June 26, 2026. Her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness touched all who knew her. Born in Paden City, West Virginia, on November 17, 1928, Betty lived a remarkable 97…

At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 26th day of June 2026. CASE NO. 25-0621-PSD-19A HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT Rule 19A application to increase rates and charges and request for emergency interim rates. COMMISSION ORDER This Order approves emergency rates to meet Hancock…

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Today, United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced civil settlements with two defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and Medicaid. The civil settlements are part of the Department of Justice’s 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. The settlements stem from each defendant’s respective use of pre-signed, invalid prescriptions…

Terry R. Cross I, a beloved resident of East Liverpool, passed away unexpectedly at the East Liverpool City Hospital emergency room on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Known for his warmth and kindness, Terry had been residing at the Calcutta Health Care Center. Born in East Liverpool on February 15, 1955, to the late James and…

In recognition of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Chester Parade Committee has partnered with Pierce Media to bring you a digital image of the parade.

Chester’s volunteers are hard at work preparing for the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s birth. The result of their efforts will be a day filled with fun for everyone and ending with a spectacular fireworks’ display. The schedule is as follows: 5K – sponsored by Hancock County Savings Bank Car Show – sponsored by the…

Concerns Merit Response Haylianne Murray spoke to the Hancock County Board of Education Monday evening about the life-threatening situation which could exist for her son if the full-time nurse was not returned to Oak Glen High School. She explained her son has an Ascending Aortic Aneurism, a life-threatening condition due to the possible dissection of…

Dorothy Irona (Gibson) Poling, 89, of New Cumberland, WV, passed awaypeacefully on June 14 at Ohio Valley Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Jane Greenwalt and the late Michael Endrich.She was a devoted homemaker before pursuing a career as a beautician later in life She worked at Mountaineer Park, Rivendale Care Home,…

Director of Personnel, Jennifer Marchese, stood in for Superintendent Walt Summers who participated by phone. She went over the personnel action approved by State Superintendent Michelle Blatt which include the following: Resignations: Kasey Arnott, maintenance director; Thomas Williams, Weir Middle School Band Director/Music; Wendy Zinn, Oak Glen High Band/Music; Michael Toomey, New Manchester Elementary School…

The current composition of the Hancock County Board of Education held its final meeting Monday. Board Vice President Ed Fields, Jim Horstman and Jack Crow now make way for three new Board members: Fields who opted not to seek another term on the Board, was praised for his leadership and attention to all school activities…

Colleen Candace “Candy” Hibbs, 73, of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully at the Stone Pear Pavilion in Chester on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Her warmth, generosity, and light touched the lives of all who knew her. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, on April 30, 1953, Candy was the beloved daughter of the late Wilford and Jessie…

    The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ‘n Park Restaurant in Weirton, WV, on June 4, 2026, with Co-Presidents Carolyn Allison and Ruth Fuller officiating.  There were 16 members in attendance.  Allison lit the Memory Candle in remembrance of those sisters who could not…