Clemens “Cheech” Joseph Rocchio of New Cumberland, WV, passed away February 2, 2024, at Golden Oaks in Follansbee, WV. He was born in Logrow, WV, the son of the late Harry Rocchio Roach and Gertrude Anna (Wagner) Ankrom.Cheech was a…
Hancock County, WV – A portion of WV 2, at 600 Washington Street, in Newell, will be restricted to one lane, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, for gas line repair. Traffic will be maintained…
[Hancock County, February 1, 2024] – Hancock County is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Energy Express Youth Application, marking the beginning of an exciting journey into the world of literacy and learning for children in grades 1-6.Energy…
Wednesday, January 31, 2024Gov. Justice, WVDEP announce second phase of Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties ProgramCHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) announced today that 69 communities will receive over $15.6 million…
CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has noteworthy bridges in the northern panhandle, with some of the oldest bridges in the state, and eight bridges cross the Ohio River as the northern panhandle hugs the Ohio River the…
Good news for the small community of New Manchester. The cornerstone store at the entrance to the small community previously known as “Country Corners” has been purchased by Luis and Dorian Vasquez. Luis and Dorian closed on their loan to…
Winter Watercolor WorkshopBob Watson, a local artist, will be instructing a watercolor workshop with techniques that can be used to paint still-life and landscapes. The first part of the workshop will have a warm-up and practice session aimed toward placing…
NEWS RELEASELane Closure on County Route 9, Wylie Ridge Road, Weirton, to Begin Thursday, February 1, 2024 Hancock County, W.Va. – A portion of County Route 9 (Wylie Ridge Road), in Weirton, will be restricted to one lane from milepost…
.Many years ago when I worked at THE COURIER I did a monthly column entitled ‘HOMETOWN HEARTBEAT’. Schmaltzy, huh? But, not to me! I wrote about individuals whom I viewed as the very heartbeat of a small town. These individuals…