Incumbent Commissioner Eron Chek experienced a crushing defeat by challenger Ronnie Jones for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner. With 2,268 Republicans voting, Jones received 78.44 % of votes cast (1,779) to Chek’s 21.56% (489). The Commissioner’s budget and Chek’s support of further reducing the Sheriff’s budget by 15% was a major issue in the…

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will celebrate the achievements of its graduating class during its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at WesBanco Arena. The ceremony will feature Dallas Cowboys player CJ Goodwin as the commencement speaker and recognize Kate Nguyen, an accounting student originally from Saigon,…

I would venture to say that every voter has their mind made up by now. The recent controversy that has played out in recent Commission meetings has made most residents even more aware of the upcoming election. The variable that can swing an election will take place tomorrow. Doesn’t matter what you write or how…

…It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for us all   I lost my dear friend, Lynn Swan, unexpectedly and it doesn’t seem like I can stop thinking about her boys, Joe and Mike, who are dealing with the pain of the first Mother’s Day without their Mom and the grandchildren without their Nan. ……Lynn and…

The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for April 2026. The winning yard belongs to Esther and Greg Tinz who reside on Second Ave in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the month award and a check to Esther and Greg along with the yard of…

Education West Virginia–Hancock County acknowledges the seriousness of the ongoing financial and administrative challenges facing Hancock County Schools following the recent intervention by the West Virginia Department of Education. The uncertainty surrounding staffing reductions, transfers, and the future of public education in our county has created significant concern among professional and service personnel, students, parents,…

Students from Oak Glen High and Madonna were honored by Sec. of State Kris Warner at a ceremony in Hancock County Thursday. The students held a registration drive and achieved 100 registration in their respective schools. resulting in the two being named Honorary Sec. of State. Pictured at the awards ceremony are: Del Pat McGeehan,…

As a sixth grader at New Cumberland Elementary I traveled the world;, had exciting, death defying adventures,;even went undercover using the assumed name of Carla Troy ……all inside the walls of my favorite place in the world- the Swaney Memorial Library., As a sixth grader, I was picked by Miss Marlene Parrish, the librarian, as…

ARRESTS: Sarah Jacobs, No Fixed Address- Possession of Controlled Substance and Petit Larceny. CITATIONS: Bert Barker, South Point, OH- Speeding. Michael McDonald, East Liverpool, OH- Speeding. Edmund Halstead, Salineville, OH- Speeding. Christine Lamb, New Cumberland, WV- Expired Registration. Rachael Pritchard, Chester, WV- Expired Registration. Audrey Barnhart, Monroeville, PA- Speeding. Felicity Herrold, Kittanning, PA- Speeding. Ian…

New Cumberland City Council passed the first reading of Ordinance 26-001 -No Parking Zones. The ordinance was necessitated because the placement of the intersections on certain sections of 2nd & 3rd Avenues make it difficult for emergency vehicles such as fire trucks to access homes. It’s a matter of public safety according to Mayor Will…

…….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…