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EARLY VOTING TO BEGIN APRIL 27

Charleston, WV –  The overwhelming majority of West Virginia voters enjoy the opportunity to vote in person. On Wednesday, April 27, West Virginia registered voters have the opportunity to vote in person early at their courthouse (or annex), and in several counties at…

OBITUARY: EVELYN ZOELLERS

          Evelyn Frances Zoellers, 83, of Weirton, WV passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Brightwood Center Follansbee, WV.                 She was born April 13, 1939 in Holidays Cove, WV (Weirton0 a daughter of the late Grover G. & Geraldine…

OBITUARY: RONALD JANNELLE

                Ronald Henry Jennelle passed away in his sleep April 13, 2022.                 Ron was born September 26, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the only child to the late Henry Newton and Laverne (Stringert) Jennelle.                 Ron was preceded…

OBITUARY: NANCY JO CUSTER

Nancy Jo Custer, 71, of Weirton, passed away April 11, 2022.She was born August 22, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Davis) Bailey.She was a Life member of the New Cumberland VFW Auxiliary and   a…

DEA DRUG TAKEBACK DAY SLATED APRIL 30

Hancock County residents and others will have the opportunity to return unwanted or unneeded prescription medications on Saturday, April 30, from 10-2 at the old Extension Office property, adjacent to the Magistrate’s office, on Rt. 2 in New Cumberland. The…

NEW CUMBERLAND LIONS HEAR FROM CVB DIRECTOR

Rachel Keeney, Executive Director of The Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, gave a presentation of activities and programs they offer the community during the April 19th club meeting. She also answered questions and encouraged suggestions from the…

FOOD HANDLER CLASS MAY 2

The Hancock County Health Department will conduct a Food Handler Class at the Weirton Senior Center, 3425 Main Street, Weirton on Monday, May 2nd at 10 a.m. The class is open to the public.  Any person involved in food service…

OBITUARY: CHARLES FAIR

Charles A. Fair Sr., 83, of New Cumberland passed at his home on Thursday, April 14, 2022. His wife and children had been lovingly caring for him after doctors recently diagnosed him with cancer.He was born in Pittsburgh on October…

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE NIGHT SLATED

The Brooke and Hancock County Democratic Executive Committees and Democratic Women are jointly sponsoring a Meet the Candidate event for Democratic Candidates. The event will be held April 23 at 2:30 p.m. at Follansbee Community House. Refreshments will be served.