From the latest meeting of August 1st, these events have been scheduled. The last two Ohio river catfish tournaments will be Aug. 5th, and 19th. $10 per fisherman, sign up at Chaney’s Sunoco in Chester, WV. This Sunday Aug. 6th,…
WVPA SHARING More than 200 EMS agencies, fire departments ask Gov. Justice for support through special session call CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 200 fire departments and EMS agencies throughout West Virginia have joined together to ask Gov. Jim Justice to include a bill…
On August 1, 2023, the Hancock County Sheriff Office received a call of a burglary at12071 Ohio River Boulevard just outside of the city limits of Chester. The Sheriff’sOffice along with Chester Police Department responded to the scene. It wasdetermined…
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY ATTRACTS OVERFLOW FIELD Several 3-year-olds that won or placed in graded stakes on this year’s Triple Crown trail are among the overflow field entered in the Grade III $500,000 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack &…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for July 2023, the first month of Fiscal Year 2024, came in at a very respectable $7.7 million above estimates with total collections of $335 million. “Although our…
Ted Arneault was named head principal of Weir High School at Tuesday’s Special Board Meeting. Arneault who led the Oak Glen Bears to their winningest football season now transitions to serving at the helm of the Weir High Red Riders.…
Two top administrative positions were approved by the Hancock County Board of Education.at Tuesday’s special meeting. Dave Smith was named Assistant Superintendent while Edson (Ted) Arneault was named the new Weir High Head Principal. Smith, an educator with…
Teapot lovers of all ages, far and near, are getting ready to celebrate the “World’s Largest Teapot” on August 12. Chairman of the event, Susan Hineman, is shown with a helper who shares her appreciation for the teapot that has…
Chester-Newell sportsmen club July 22nd results: Recent rains cooled off the river slightly and the big cats were biting. On the left is Logan Reed of Pittsburgh, PA. with a 1st place 36″ flathead catfish. On the right is second place…
The Hancock County Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Rockefeller Career Center. The agenda includes the appointment of Oak Glen Principal Dave Smith as Assistant Superintendent. The appointment was on the agenda at the last…