Hometown News

Hometown News

HOLMES & WATSON RETURN TO CLOAK & DAGGER ON THE AIR

Weirton, W.Va., September 24, 2024— This Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, the internationally renowned detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson return to Cloak & Dagger On the Air with brand-new adaptations of “The Adventure of the Gloria Scott” and “The…

WVU MEDICINE J.W. RUBY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUNCH SURG TECH PROGRAM

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – An innovative WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital career training program designed to prepare participants for a high-demand healthcare career in surgical technology is now accepting applications to its 2025 cohorts. The Surgical Technologist Academic Teaching (STAT) Program allows students to gain…

OBITUARY: WILLARD SCOTT MALCOLM

With hearts both heavy and hopeful, we celebrate the peaceful passing of Willard Scott Malcolm who has been called home to heaven after a courageous year-and-a-half battle with gastric cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and faith. Scott (57)…

OBITUARY: DALE BRANT

Dale Milton Brant, 87, of New Manchester, WV passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at UPMC Passavant McCandless in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born June 29, 1937 in Martins Ferry, OH to the late Floyd D. Brant, Sr. and Pauline…

COMING THIS WEEK

Both Sheriff’s candidates, incumbent Scott Gittings and challenger Deszo Polgar, have been sent a series of questions about their qualifications and plans for law enforcement in Hancock County. Those articles will run this week. We had a sit down question…

RIVERFEST SUNDAY  

Professor Mitch Greco brings his very talented Drum and Dance Group from West Liberty University to perform at the Riverfest for the third year. They will play and dance on River Ave from 2:30-4:00 on Sunday, September 29, 2024. This…