AND THEN AGAIN……by Tamara Pettit
…..I am sad. There I’ve said it and a columnist is never supposed to impose her emotions in writing, but today it seems I can’t help it. But you, dear readers are not the typical reader, we’re friends, …..Today we…
Hometown News
WVNCC TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AFFECTED BY EASTERN GATEWAY REGISTRATION PAUSE
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (Northern), with campuses located in Weirton and in Wheeling, is already meeting with and supporting students impacted by the recent announcement by Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) of a “pause in registrations…
FORM ENERGY MAKES PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES
Even before their doors have opened, FORM Energy has approached the Hancock County Commission with a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)agreement. Since the property which FORM leased is owned by the Business Development Corporation, a 501-3c, no property taxes…
OBITUARY: WILLIAM WEBSTER
Former Hancock County Sheriff and New Cumberland Police Chief William Webster passed away Feb 20 after a lingering illness. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Marsha Herron Webster, and his beloved son, Merril Brian Webster. He is…
AND THEN AGAIN……..by Tamara Pettit
………We all remember where we were when the news came down that National Steel was going to divest Weirton Steel and leave us with only 900 employees. That was when there was a mighty tin can and Weirton Steel was…
HANCOCK COUNTY FEBRUARY MARRIAGE LICENSES
Matthew Oren Miller and Jessica Lynn Beasley Jamar Malone Blayke and Jenna Elizabeth Spitler Madaline Brianna Spahr and Angelina Marie Allen
NEW CUMBERLAND LIONS PROVIDE EYE SCREENING
1st VP Sally Greathouse brought the meeting to order. Lion Rick Tinsky offered the Prayer and Lion Bill Greathouse led the Pledge. Minutes were accepted as read. Communications were received from the WV Lions Sight Conservation Foundation, Leader Dogs, Camp Horseshoe,…
OBITUARY: SHIRLEY DAVIS
GOV ADDRESSES WEIRTON MILL CLOSURE
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs is closing their Weirton facility: “The news of Cleveland-Cliffs closing their Weirton operation hits me like a ton of bricks. Nearly 900 West Virginia jobs are lost; it’s…
CLEVELAND CLIFFS TO IDLE WEIRTON PLANT
Cleveland-Cliffs to Idle Weirton Tinplate Facility Following Unfavorable ITC Ruling It’s been a year since Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. advised the International Trade Commission of the need to take action in favor of the tinplate business. The unanimous decision issued by all…