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HUNT GOLDEN HORSESHOE WINNER

Abigail Hunt, a student at Weir Middle School, was recognized at the Hancock County School Board meeting for being a Golden Horseshoe Winner. A competitive test given to eighth graders, the Golden Horseshoe test the students’ knowledge of the State…

MILLER WINS SMART 529 AWARD

Abigail Miller was the winner of the Smart 529 Award young writers’ contest of “What do I want to be when I grow up. There were 12 winners out of 5,000 entries. Allison Elmentary recieved $500 for Abigai’ win while…

RETIRING TEACHERS HONORED

The Hancock County School Board recognized teachers who were retiring in 2023. Those who were in attendance and are pictured include John Pennaccio, Tracy Ohalek and Denise. Other retiring teachers who were not in attendance included Sonja Byers, Steve Cashdollar…

WINNERS IN ‘KIDS KICK OPOIDS’ CONTEST

Maura Williams, a student at Weir Middle School, and Lucas Dawson, a student at Weir Middle, were winners of the “Kids Kick Opioids” design competition. The competition is sponsored by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office to increase awareness of the…

OBITUARY: JANICE PEARL CAMPBELL

    Janice Pearl Campbell, 85, of Chester, WV passed away Thursday, May 18,2023 at Stone Pear Pavilion in Chester, WV.     She was born January 27, 1938 in Chester, WV a daughter of the late Theodore M. & Marie Edna…

OBITUARY: ANNE MARIE WHITE

Anne Marie White of Weirton, WV passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was 65. Born on October 20, 1957, in Steubenville, OH, Anne Marie was one of six children born to George M. and Beverly J. Giebell Lacik.…

WEBSTER IS LIONS SCHOLAR FOR MAY

Sam Webster, age 18, the son of Bart and Mandie Webster is the Lions Scholar for May. He is a resident of New Cumberland, W. Sam has been a member of the Oak Glen Tack team since his sophomore year…

OBITUARY: NADINE ORD

Nadine Estella Haigh Ord, 86 of Chester, passed at Pam Health at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver on Sunday, May 21, 2023, following a brief illness. Nadine was born December 8, 1936, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Alfred Archibald…