Hometown News

Hometown News

Obituaries

James R Graham, beloved father, and grandfather, died November 14, 2020, after an extended illness. A proud American, born in Hookstown, PA., he served in the 101st Airborne Army division. He was an electrician by trade but tried many careers…

Obituaries

Thomas D. Hvizdak, 82, lifelong resident of Weirton, passed at the Brightwood Center in Follansbee on Friday, November 20, 2020, following a lengthy illness.A son of the late George Hvizdak Sr., and Mary Mohroski Hvizdak, he was born in Weirton…

New Plant to Open in Weirton

   Gruppo Fanti, a metal packaging manufacturing company headquartered in Bologna, Italy, will open its first U.S.-based plant in Weirton.  Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the new plant will initially create 40 new full-time jobs and Gruppo Fanti plans…

And Then Again

Tamara Pettit …….The wind blew and the rains came down Sunday. It was a day fit not for man nor beast or even trusty puppy, Max. It was a “paper doll day” as we called such days in Shannon vernacular.…

Reflections

Jeremy Alger My best friend in college was a guy named Mark. He was the best man in my wedding. We used to do this thing where one of us would say, “The world tears us down…” and the other…

Chester’s Garden Club Giving Tree

Members of the Chester Garden gathered to decorate the tree are (L-R) Paige Rayle, Connie Hissam, Susie Wilson, Joann Lang and Donna Stevens. The Veterans’ “Giving Tree” is now on display at Connie’s Corner Family Restaurant in Chester. Decorated by…