Reflections by Jeremy Alger
I was pumping gas this morning and the truck next to me drew my attention with half a dozen bumper stickers. I understand that is the point of bumper stickers, so good job! The stickers varied. The biggest one was…
Hometown News
Robert Bailey Please come & join us at the Hancock County Museum as we kick off our new Hancock County History Lecture Series!The first presentation will focus on Tomlinson Run State Park. We will be discussing its expansive history. I…
Health Department Receives Award
Counties President James Riffle, Sheriff of Marion County and WV Health Officer and Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health – Dr. Ayne Amjad. The certificate for unwavering gratitude to the Hancock County Health Department for OUTSTANDING SERVICE to all…
Emma Reed named to Marietta College’s Spring 2021 Dean’s List
MARIETTA, OHIO (06/16/2021)– Marietta College’s Emma Reed of New Manchester, West Virginia, has been named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Any full-time Marietta College student completing at least 15 credit hours with a grade point average between 3.50 and…
Larry F. Hyatt
Larry F. Hyatt, 61 of Chester passed at his home on Monday, June 14, 2021, following a lengthy illness. A son of the late Ernest F. Hyatt, and Melissa J. Ashby Mossor, he was born in Barberton, OH., on May…
John N. Beverly
John N. Beverly of East Liverpool, passed at the Calcutta Health Care Center on Thursday, June 17, 2021, following a brief illness. Born on September 28, 1941, in Salineville, he was the son of the late John P. and Delphia…
Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth as State holiday in West Virginia
Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth as State holiday in West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today issued a proclamation, officially declaring Juneteenth as a State holiday in West Virginia. Juneteenth, which is held on June 19 each year, celebrates the…
FIDELIS GAMMA MEETS
The West Virginia Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teacher’s Organization met at Garden Grill Steakhouse in Weirton, WV on June 3, 2021. President Diane Higgins called the meeting to order. …
Gov. Justice Issues Order Creating Blue Ribbon Task Force to Develop training and Education opportunities, Providing better Jobs for West Virginians
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order today, creating a Blue Ribbon Task Force, designed to better-integrate the training and certification programs offered through the West Virginia Community and Technical College system and West Virginia’s Workforce Development system,…
Reading Nook by Kirsten Pierce
We hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! Swaney Memorial Library is now operating on its summer hour’s schedule. We are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays; and 8…