CHESTER – The Chester Beautification Committee is pleased to announce that after months of anticipation, a new “Almost Heaven” sign finally has been installed in the City of Chester. Longtime Chester resident Don Chaney had the original sign constructed on…
The city of New Cumberland will hold its annual Riverfest on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, along River Avenue in downtown New Cumberland. On Saturday, early birds can enjoy coffee at Prestinn’s Coffee Pop Up from 8 am…
Data Centers are creeping our way. Carbon-capture is touted as the answer to storage of carbon or a method of drilling under residents property without their consent. Clean air and water are more a priority than ever. Hey, climate change…
Donald Speece Sr., 90, of Weirton, passed away on Friday, September, 18, 2026. He was born on November 15,1935, the son of the late, Lamon and Dolly (Brewer) Speece. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving…
Geneva “Genny” Deemer, 84, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, September, 16, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (Booth) Sharp. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by…
……The season is upon us for ghosts and goblins, inflammatory political rhetoric and my most hated election tactic of all….push polls. …….What is a push poll? It’s a campaign marketing technique all dressed up in neutral garb intended to provide…
County voters will select their Butler District County Commissioner in November. The incumbent in that district, Eron Chek, was defeated by Ronnie Jones (R) in the primary. Brianne Bates , democrat, and Ronnie Jones, republican, will face off for the…
from Tim Reinard
The Practical Nursing Department at the John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center held its 2026 graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 25th, at Oak Glen High School. First Row left to right: Paydon Conley, Hannah Szczerbinski, Giannah Haushalter, Kaylee Vankirk, Denita…
The television and I have always had a complicated relationship. I loved to watch it, but hated the way it looked in the room where I watched it. I think it’s genetic. My mother enjoyed the tv, but did not…
