I am Melissa Bane, and I am running for Hancock County Board of Education. I am thankful for this opportunity to share my qualifications, education, and experience. Though I have lived in a few different states and held a variety…
Kudos to House Majority Leader and 1st District Delegate Pat McGeehan. HB 4575, the funding vehicle for the $8 million loan for Hancock County’s deficit has passed. The bill, sponsored by McGeehan, was fast tracked in the House and passed…
Olivia Summers, 8th grade student at Weir Middle School, was Hancock County’s winner of the first ever statewide contest to pick an “I Voted” sticker. The contest was sponsored by Sec. of State Kris Warner. Summers (L) is pictured with…
Police Resource Officers are going to be reduced in Hancock County schools. ………We all know that the school budget needs to be reduced to make up the deficit. Last week saw many of our teachers and school service personnel given…
Jeff Woofter – Candidate for Hancock County Board of Education Born and raised in Hancock County, Jeff Woofter’s life has been defined by service, leadership, and resilience. A 1981 graduate of Oak Glen High School, Jeff earned a football scholarship…
Despite indications that the Hancock County Parks & Recreation Board would be dissolved, Hancock County Commissioner opted to keep the Board in place at its Thursday meeting. Commission President Eron Chek had proposed doing away with the Park Board at…
Weirton Restaurant Week is back for another exciting year, inviting the community to dine local and celebrate the region’s culinary scene March 1-7, 2026. Building on the momentum of last year, this growing annual tradition showcases the hospitality and hometown…
The past three days have been life changing for Hancock County school employees. Superintendent Walter Saunders will have visited every school along with the main kitchen, transportation, and central office to deliver reduction in force letters to our teachers and…
On 2-17-26 around 8:30 a.m. the manager of the Subway on US Route 30 called to report a break in. Deputies responded to the scene and checked the interior of the building for anybody inside. Once it was determined nobody…
Brooklyn Six has committed to Fairmont State University to further her academic and volleyball career. She is a two-time WVSSAC State Champion and two-time OVAC Champion. In 2025, she was selected 1st Team All State and 1st team OVAC conference. Front Row:…