It was standing room only when the Hancock County Board of Education met Monday night. Concerned teachers from Allison Elementary were in attendance to convey their dissatisfaction at the lack of transparency they believe the Administration has demonstrated during the…
Margaret Ann “Peg” Milby, 97, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, January 10th, at the Orchards of East Liverpool, surrounded by her family. Peg was born to the late Frank and Mary Jane Eaton McDonald. Along with her parents,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In the rapidly evolving field of cancer care, radiation therapy remains a cornerstone treatment for many patients. An expert-based training program at WVU Hospitals prepares the next generation of cancer imaging professionals, ensuring continued growth in this dynamic field. The Radiation Therapy…
by Mark Patterson Stop eating my life in 30 second portions. At 68, I have precious little of it left-and none, ZERO, (in math terms the “empty set) has been given, signed over, or bequeathed…
Ronald William Mozingo, age 80, of New Cumberland, West Virginia passed away on January 3, 2026 at home. He was born February 22, 1945, in Wheeling, WV. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel William Mozingo, mother Grace…
Sidney “Sid” McLaughlin, age 68, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, passed away on January 9th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the presence of deep love and comfort. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Sid…
Daniel P. Barton, age 93, of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully at the Calcutta Health Care Center on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a very brief illness. A gentle soul with a twinkle in his eye, Dan left behind a…
The Hancock County Commission held its reorganization meeting for 2026. Eron Chek was once again chosen as Commission President while Commissioner Paul Cowey will serve as President Pro-Tempore. Personnel for 2026 were approved, but the Commission did not address appointments…
…….The heartbreak of learning that the Hancock County school system that everyone supported is teetering on financial collapse is real. It simply hurts and since we don’t have all the facts, we don’t know who to blame. We just know…
Chester Mayor Ed Wedgewood has announced his intention to seek another term as Mayor. “I’ve decided to seek a second term as Mayor of the City of Chester,” said Wedgewood. “Over the past four years of this term, the City…