Ruth Ann Carson, age 69, lifelong resident of Newell Heights, passed away at her home under hospice care on Wednesday, October 15, 2020.She leaves behind a loving husband, Gerald Carson of Newell, whom she married September 14, 1974, daughter Christy…
Joseph James Strapazzon II, 38, of New Cumberland, WV passed away Monday, October 19,2020.He was born January 31, 1982 in Weirton, WV a son Teresa Marie (Watson) Warren Elliott of Weirton, WV and Joseph James Strapazzon of New Cumberland, WV.Joseph…
West Liberty University’s Presidential Search Committee announced the names of its four final candidates. These candidates will visit campus over the next few weeks.“I am pleased to announce the four finalists for the next President of West Liberty University. We…
CHEER FOR A CURE Oak Glen Middle School cheerleaders are doing their part to raise funds for breast cancer research. Pictured are(front, L-R)..Brianna Staley, Rylee Swartzmiller and Maddy Baird. (back, L-R).Ashlynn Clark, Lynnsey Ogden and Mirrah Green
SAFETY IS WHAT MATTERS – A new billboard on Ridge Avenue in New Cumberland points out that school buses carrying children travel Route 2 through New Cumberland along with large trucks. Brothers George and Tim Hines erected the billboard to…
There is an independent film from 1999 called The Big Kahuna. I don’t know that it was ever shown in any theaters, but I rented it from a video store (remember those) and I found it quite interesting. The story…
In some ways 1929, with the creation of National Steel Corporation had to be one of the highpoints of the life of Ernest Tener (E. T.) Weir. It also had a significant setback for him. That was the death of…
…..Contempt for “politicians” is at an all-time high. It wasn’t always that way. Once elected, those running for office were known as officials even public servants. Journalists also were for the most part seen as honorable people seeking to bring…
Right before the final fight scene in Rocky 5 (which everyone knows is the worst Rocky movie) Rocky Balboa is in a bar in which he has just watched a boxing match on TV. The winner of that match is…