School Funding Bill Passes Senate
With 24 yays and 0 nays (6 absent), HB 4575 passed the Senate Saturday morning. The bill was amended in the Senate and differs from the bill as it passed the House. The Senate sent its message to the House…
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Which Ballot Am I Eligible to Vote in the Primary?
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Important Election Dates
IMPORTANT DATES Republican Meet the Candidate April 9, 2026 at 7pm Cove Presbyterian Church 3404 Main Street, Weirton Democratic Meet the Candidate April 18, 2026 at 2pm Millsop Community Center 3420 Main Street, Weirton Last Day to Register to Vote…
WVU Medicine Announces Expanded Access to Comprhensive Pain Management
WVU Medicine University Health Associates (UHA) is highlighting the comprehensive pain management services available to patients in the Northern Panhandle through WVU Medicine, a regional leader in the treatment of acute & chronic pain. The clinic provides a wide array…
School Funding Bill has committee amendment pending
HB 4575, the $8 million dollar bill to aid Hancock County is currently on 2nd reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Del. Pat McGeehan (R-1st), was fast tracked through the House of Delegates, along with HB 4574 which…
Board of Education Candidates to be Featured
With incumbents Ed Fields and Jack Crow withdrawing from the Board of Education race, 8 candidates remain to vie for the 3 positions available. They are Zach Adams, Melissa Bane, David Brown, Seth Chevront, James Horstman, Curt Parkins, Michele Phillips…
QUARTER AUCTION to help women in need
The Hancock County community is invited to come together for a fun and meaningful fundraiser at the Quarter Auction to Help Women in Need, taking place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hancock County Senior Center.This…
Alpha Tau Meets
The January meeting of the Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators was held at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President Fran Jones.Chaplain Kathy…
Commission to hold workshops
The Commission is having the following workshops this Friday, February 20, 2026. Hancock County Park Board from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Commission only budget workshop from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The workshops will be located in the Commission Office
Bill Providing Rescue Funds to School District on 1st Reading in Senate
HB 4575, the bill providing $8 million in aid to school districts, passed Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday and is currently on 1st reading before the full Senate. Under normal Senate rules, the bill would advance to 2nd reading (amendment…