Hancock is one of ten Counties in Extreme Drought Status
The ponds on Jim and Anderson's farm are covered in scum.
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Hancock County August Property Transfers
Carole Gresh, Charles F. Yolton, William Yolton to Ashley Robin Hissam, Jeffrey A Hissam tp Brandy Nicole Thortis, $135,000.00 Sarah Anderson by Atty in Fact to James Lemal, Renee Lemal, $390,000.00 – Butler District Hidden Woods Keystone Trust Agreement tp…
Cloak & Dagger Presents a New Spin on OZ
Journey to the Marvelous Land of Oz on Cloak & Dagger On the Air. This Saturday, the local audio drama troupe performs a brand-new adaptation of the classic novel written by Pete Fernbaugh at the Top of West Virginia Convention…
Patterson’s Perspective
By Mark Patterson Want to know something crazy? Our cable bill often soars to around $400 for one month. That’s not rewatch The Sopranos money. It’s the tribute Tony himself might send Paulie Walnuts to extract should you move to Jersey and…
Letter to the Editor
(Concerning the Hancock County Museum, New Cumberland, West Virginia) There are so many things of import occurring nationally, on the state stage, county wise and within local government that on hand the fate of this museum hardly seems worthy of…
And Then Again………..by Tamara
……Now more than ever, transparency is vital to keeping citizens informed about what their governmental bodies are accomplishing or not accomplishing. Constituents are focused on keeping an eye on their taxpayer dollars and are want to make sure the days…
Status Update on Fiesta Tableware Co. vs Tomlinson Public Service District
A letter sent to the WV Public Service Commission with the most recent information follows: RE: CASE NO. 25-0070-PWD-C FIESTA TABLEWARE COMPANY vs. TOMLINSON PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT Dear Ms. Buckley: The undersigned is authorized by counsel for Tomlinson Public Service…
Hancock County Health Dept. Advises Flu Shots
For the 2025-2026 flu season, the CDC still recommends most people 6 months & older get a flu vaccine. A recommended time frame suggested is between September and October- but hopefully by the end of October. You can get a flu…
Hancock County Commission Tables Action on Hydro Plant
The Hancock County Commission voted to table the four items on the agenda for the Current Hydro Project. Commissioner Paul Cowey said they are awaiting information from the Hancock County Assessor. Items slated to be addressed were 1) Terms approved…
Temporary Road Closure on Main St. Weirton, Sept. 12
HANCOCK COUNTY, WV – A portion of WV 2 (Main Street), both northbound and southbound, from the intersection of County Route 507 (Cove Road) to the intersection of Virgina Street, in Weirton, will be closed, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on…