Dr. Mike Swan has been named assistant superintendent of Burke County Public Schools. The announcement came Monday at the Burke County Board of Education meeting.Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry Putnam said, “Join me in congratulating Dr. Swan as…
……The year 2020 has not only changed the world as we knew it, I believe it has changed all of us. The coronavirus has polarized us into those who abide by all safety guidelines and those who don’t take the…
Letter to the EditorThe WV Department of Transportation recently indicated to the city of New Cumberland that they would proceed with Alternative 4 of the Route 2 road project. This was in response to the city’s letter urging the DOT…
About twenty-five years ago a friend gave me a book as a gift. It was a history book. Not unusual, while I do read works of fiction, I read more historical materials than any other kind. Frequently, I may be…
Here we are at the start of 2021. I think we are all ready for a new year! I read something from Abraham Lincoln that spoke to something that has been on my mind for a few months and I…
First Choice America Credit Union is proud to announce generous donations were made to the Weirton, Steubenville, and Wheeling Salvation Army Corps to help bolster their holiday fundraising efforts during these unprecedented times. “Over our more than 80-year history, our…
To brighten the holidays throughout the Weirton Medical Center campus, Iannetti’s Garden Center donated 100 poinsettias for patients and staff to enjoy this Christmas at WMC. “We want to thank the Iannetti family for this gesture. This really made our…
The Orchards at Foxcrest, in Chester, WV completed its first FDA approved Pfizer Covid-19 emergency issue vaccine clinic. Eligible residents of the nursing home, assisted living, and independent living plus roughly 65% of eligible staffers received the vaccine on Thursday…
West Virginia State Auditor’s Office County Collections Division 1900 Kanawha Blvd East Building 1 Room W-118 Charleston West Virginia 25305(Certificate No. 152342 Ted Troia)To: VANITA TUCKER, JOE DIBARTOLOMEO, CITY MANAGER, VANITA TUCKER, CYNTHIA PALMER, AVERY LIVINGSTON, JAMES POOLE, JANE DOES,…
Marjorie”Joan”Gibbs Cooper , age 94, passed December 10, 2020 in Albuquerque , NM where she resided the past 6 years. Daughter, Amy was by her side.Born at her grandmother’s residence in Yellow Creek, OH , she was a lifelong resident…