The distribution of Opioid funds to Family Care Excellence by the Hancock County Commission continues to be a source of controversy. Hancock County Commissioners Eron Chek and Paul Cowey voted in support of the funding being used for construction of…
There once was a town along the Ohio River where the residents celebrated fall with a festival along the street that hugged the river. Not only townspeople, but residents of neighboring towns and former residents flocked to the Riverfest for…
WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center is proud to welcome its second class of Project SEARCH interns, continuing a program that is already making a lasting impact on students, the hospital and the community.This year, six high school seniors are participating…
Weirton, WV – The Summit Art Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibition featuring the artwork of longtime Weirton resident Dr. Eli Dragisich, whose artistic journey began decades ago with snow sculptures and has more recently evolved into a…
The start of the 2026/27 school year found teachers and school service personnel reporting to different positions,classrooms and schools as the County school system dealt with a reduced budget. The Board of Education learned of the following assignments approved by…
Peggy Sue Linger, 86, of Chester, on August 21, 2026, joined her husband and other loved ones in heaven. She was born on December 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Ray and Carrie (Hunt) Baker. Besides her parents she…
Carter “Boo Boo” Pesacreta, 16, of Newell, Passed away on Friday August 21, 2026, from an off road vehicle accident. He was born on March 5, 2010, the son of David and Whitney(Staffileno) Pesacreta, of Newell. He was preceded in…
Hancock County Schools excelled in State testing and student achievement despite a year of turmoil. Those attending the Board of Education meeting Monday night heard a report from Kristen Bissett, regarding the test scores from last schoolyear. “Proud, Focused, Achieving,…
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal ATV accident that took place on 8/21/26 and claimed the life of 16-year-old Carter Pesacreta (Newell, WV). Deputies responded to the call at approximately 1430 hours on Wylie Ridge Road (Weirton,WV)…
…….I am never more impressed by the citizens of small towns than when fall is approaching and time to start school rolls around. It’s a call to action for each club, charitable group, fellow students make sure the kids have…
