Election 2026: Know Your Candidate
We’re a short six weeks’ away from casting our ballots for the candidate we feel will do the best job. It’s a General Election and there are not too many decisions to be made since many races were decided in…
OBITUARY: Sharon L. Hughes
Sharon L. Hughes, 76, of Chester, West Virginia, and formerly of Hookstown, PA, was lovingly called home at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 10, 2026, surrounded by family and cherished memories. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on…
Election 2026 Primer
While November 3, 2026 is Election Day, there are dates preceeding November 3 that makes voting convenient and accessible: October 13 – Deadline to register to vote by mail or computer October 13 – Deadling to register to vote in…
Obituary: Deborah Anne Masters
Deborah Anne Masters, 60, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, passed away Friday September 4, 2026 at Trinity West. She was the daughter of the late William Ester and Eleanor Anne (Roefaro) Straight. She is also preceded in death by her…
Hancock County Indictments
Hancock Co., WV – Steven E. Dragisich, Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney announces that the Hancock County Grand Jury met this week and returned the following indictments.
County Clerk Reminds Commissioners of State Law
County Clerk Karan Valenti spoke to the County Commissioners at Friday’s meeting to remind them WV State Statute takes precedence over Robert’s Rules when there is a conflict. Commission President Eron Chek refuted that and at the end of Valenti’s…
Hancock County Health Dept. Health Alert
Never Forget 9-11
I ruminate about numerous issues on a daily basis. The numerous alleged fraudulent activities in public service groups and youth sports groups troubles me. The unanswered questiions that continue to loom around our school system while our students and teachers…
NEW CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL HEARS OF HEAVY RAIN DAMAGE
It wasn’t a rising Ohio River that caused havoc in the small community of New Cumberland Friday, it was the skies that opened up with torrential rains that defied any attempts to protect properties. New Cumberland City Council learned at…
OBITUARY: Jonathan Schon
Jonathan Lee Schon of Chester entered eternal rest at his home on Sunday, September 6, 2026, following a courageous ten-month battle with cancer. His loved ones find comfort in knowing he is now at peace and free from pain. Jonathan…