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Alpha Tau Meets

The Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its October meeting via Zoom. The meeting was called to order by President Diane Bowers.The Thought for the Day, “A Teacher’s Prayer”, was read…

Department of Highways
a “No Show”

The Department of Highways was a “no show” for a meeting with Hancock County Commissioners, New Cumberland Mayor Dick Blackwell, Sen. Wm. Ihlenfeld and Del. Randy Swartzmiller on the alternate route 2 through New Cumberland on October 22. While local…

Obituaries

‘TOGETHER AGAIN Lonnie Boyles, 89, of Newell, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020.Born in New Manchester, WV, he was the son of the late Amy and Alice (Taggart) Boyles.Lonnie graduated in 1950 from New Cumberland High School. He was a…

Obituaries

Linda L. Swiger, 59, of Weirton, passed, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Weirton Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.Born, March 12, 1961, in Weirton, she is a daughter of the late John and Etta “Lorraine” Saffel Swiger.She was preceded in…

Obituaries

Laura D. Power passed on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh where she was taken after becoming suddenly ill at her home in East Liverpool.70 years old Laura was born in Berlin Heights Ohio on July…

ELECTION 2020
HANCOCK COUNTY COMMISSION
Term of Office – 6 years Salary – $39,917.00 per annum. (Set in statute based on County population of County.)
Hancock County Commission is composed of one Commissioner from Grant, Clay and Butler Magisterial District. The Butler Commissioner will be decided in the 2020 election.
Commissioners’ responsibilities include **Establishing the annual budget for the county **Setting the levy rates for property taxes **Maintaining a suitable courthouse and keeping the building in good working order **Supporting community services such as 911, health departments and parks **Supervising the voting process and certifying the results.

ERON CHEK1) Why are you running for office at a time when public confidence in the system is at an all time low?“Public Confidence”, as you put it, just means “trust” to me. Communication, transparency and accountability are all it…

ELECTION 2020
HANCOCK COUNTY COMMISSION
Term of Office – 6 years Salary – $39,917.00 per annum. (Set in statute based on County population of County.)
Hancock County Commission is composed of one Commissioner from Grant, Clay and Butler Magisterial District. The Butler Commissioner will be decided in the 2020 election.
Commissioners’ responsibilities include **Establishing the annual budget for the county **Setting the levy rates for property taxes **Maintaining a suitable courthouse and keeping the building in good working order **Supporting community services such as 911, health departments and parks **Supervising the voting process and certifying the results.

JOE BARNABEI1) Why are you running for office at a time when public confidence in the system is at an all-time low?We need to continue to showcase the positive work that is being done. Although some roads still need paved,…

ELECTION 2020
WEST VIRGINIA STATE SENATE RACE
One to be elected to represent Distrist 1 which consists of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and a portion of Marshall counties.
Four year term. Salary – $20,000.00 per annum plus per diem for interim committee meetings.
The Senate consists of 34 members and together with the House of Delegates is responsible for passing bills on public policy, establishing the State budget and raising and/or lowering taxes. The Legislature meets in a 60-day session annually with Interim Committee meetings typically held monthly. Special Sessions may be called as needed.

ELECTION 2020
WEST VIRGINIA STATE SENATE RACE
One to be elected to represent Distrist 1 which consists of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and a portion of Marshall counties.
Four year term. Salary – $20,000.00 per annum plus per diem for interim committee meetings.
The Senate consists of 34 members and together with the House of Delegates is responsible for passing bills on public policy, establishing the State budget and raising and/or lowering taxes. The Legislature meets in a 60-day session annually with Interim Committee meetings typically held monthly. Special Sessions may be called as needed.

Randy Swartzmiller1) Why are you running for office at a time when public confidence in the system is at an all-time low?I believe people are looking for leadership; they are looking for someone they can trust, someone they can have…

State Senate Race

Randy Swartzmiller1) Why are you running for office at a time when public confidence in the system is at an all-time low?I believe people are looking for leadership; they are looking for someone they can trust, someone they can have…