OBITUARY: DEWEY GUIDA
Dewey Joseph Guida Jr. May 3, 1944 ~ May 14, 2024 Dewey Joseph Guida, Jr., a businessman and restaurateur of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. Born on…
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OBITUARY: BIRDIE BECKNER
Roberta J. Beckner passed away Saturday, May 25th, surrounded by family at Shepherd of the Valley in Warren, OH, at 95. She was born September 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Lester & Elizabeth Kirschler. She graduated from Chester…
OBITUARY: DOROTHY HIGGS
Dorothy Louise Higgs, 88, of New Cumberland, WV passed away Wednesday May 22,2024 at Select Special Acuity Care Weirton, WV. She was born January 7, 1936 in Round Bottom, OH a daughter of the late John William Eickleberry…
AND THEN AGAIN……….by Tamara Pettit
………Graduation Day. There will be a lof of cheers…..and a lot …..of tears this week as both graduates and parents bid farewell to a a segment of their life that has consumed them for the last 12 years. The young…
JDRIV CAREER CENTER HOLDS AWARDS CEREMONY
On May 20, the John D. Rockefeller Career Center held the 2024 Awards Ceremony, which recognizes all of our program completers and their accomplishments. Awards night began with a welcome and introductions by the master of ceremonies, Mrs. Kristin Bissett,…
OBITUARY: HELEN KLAKOS
Helen L. Klakos, 91, of New Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Stone Pear Pavilion. Born on August 29, 1932 in Steubenville, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Elsie Johnson Martin. She was also preceded…
HANCOCK COUNTY CEOS HOSTS REGIONAL MEETING
Hancock County recently hosted the Morgantown Area meeting of the WV Community Educational Outreach Service (WVCEOS.) Sixty-one members and three WV Extension Agents, from six counties, attended. The theme of the meeting was “Growing Memories.” Hancock County CEOS President, Becky…
HILLTOP DRIVE-IN TO CONTINUE
Roy Pittenger, new owner of Hilltop Drive-in, sits at the desk his Dad, Chuck Pittenger, used in 1950 to review plans for the Drive-in
GIBSON SIGNS TO WEST LIBERTY
Kaylex Gibson signed her letter on intent to further her academic and tennis career at West Liberty University. Kaylex was on the 2024 Tennis Region 1 Tennis Team. She is a 2-time state qualifier and OVAC runner-up in doubles. She…
BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Sean Blumette, who previously served as assistant principal at Brooke High, was approved as Weir High’s Dean of Student/Athletic Coordinator. He begins his employment July 1, 2024. Mike Granato will serve as Dean of Students/Athletic Coordinator, until that time. Granato…