The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (WVBPH) is investigating an increase in cyclosporiasis cases occurring across the state. As of July 9, 2026, 47 cases have been reported in West Virginia since June 17. On average West Virginia receives…
The Rock Springs Community Mural is set to be dedicated to the City of Chester on Saturday, July 4th, at 11:00 am at the mural site. This will immediately follow the celebration committee’s Freedom Run 5K and will coincide with…
Betty J. Dotson Dennis, a beloved resident of Chester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Crossroads at Beaver Creek in Calcutta on Friday, June 26, 2026. Her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness touched all who knew her.…
At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 26th day of June 2026. CASE NO. 25-0621-PSD-19A HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT Rule 19A application to increase rates and charges and…
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Today, United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced civil settlements with two defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and Medicaid. The civil settlements are part of the Department of Justice’s 2026 National Health…
Terry R. Cross I, a beloved resident of East Liverpool, passed away unexpectedly at the East Liverpool City Hospital emergency room on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Known for his warmth and kindness, Terry had been residing at the Calcutta Health…
In recognition of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Chester Parade Committee has partnered with Pierce Media to bring you a digital image of the parade.
Chester’s volunteers are hard at work preparing for the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s birth. The result of their efforts will be a day filled with fun for everyone and ending with a spectacular fireworks’ display. The schedule is as…
Concerns Merit Response Haylianne Murray spoke to the Hancock County Board of Education Monday evening about the life-threatening situation which could exist for her son if the full-time nurse was not returned to Oak Glen High School. She explained her…
Dorothy Irona (Gibson) Poling, 89, of New Cumberland, WV, passed awaypeacefully on June 14 at Ohio Valley Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Jane Greenwalt and the late Michael Endrich.She was a devoted homemaker before pursuing a…