On 11‐19‐25 around 1 am the Hancock County Sheriff Office received a report of a man shot on Harrison Street in Newell. The initial call came in that the person was cleaning a gun, and it went off. Deputies arrived…
The Hancock County Board of Education will represent the Hancock County Board of Education in a lawsuit being filed against the four major social media companies. The suit alleges that the continued use of social media can be harmful to…
Long-time Chief Financial Officer of the Hancock County Schools, Joe Campinelli, was terminated at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. The Board voted 4-0 to ratify administrative leave (suspension) and to terminate Campanelli. Board member Jack Crow was absent from the…
by Mark Patterson
Joseph M. Thomas of East Liverpool was a remarkable father, grandfather, son, and brother whose vibrant spirit touched many lives. He peacefully passed away at The Hospice House in Poland on Saturday, November 15, 2025, following injuries sustained in a…
And the beat goes on ……Just returned from my granddaughter Maggie’s wedding in California. She is named Margaret after my mom, but Maggie suits her perfectly. The wedding was lovely, the ceremony was held outside on the precipice of a…
Two businesses in Hancock County were among those expanding to the tune of $4.2 million in private sector energy investment. Ergon in Newell, announced $400 million in expansion. The family-owned energy company created 25 new jobs and retained 240 existing…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that federal fuSSnding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been restored. As of today, every SNAP cardholder in West Virginia should be fully funded and able to purchase food with their…
Oak Glen Middle School verified that Hancock County’s Service Dogs are a kids best friend too. Mrs. Vanderham’s 5th graders recently showed their appreciation for our local heroes by presenting their service dog and the county K-9 unit with donated…
Charlotte ‘Terry’ Shenton, 67, of Chester, WV, passed away on November 10th, 2025, after a 3-year battle with cancer. Terry was an extraordinary wife, mother, and Mimi, and she will be deeply missed. Born on October 26, 1958, in Clearwater, Florida,…