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Hometown News

State Retirees Checks Delayed

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office has identified and responded to a technical issue affecting monthly benefit payments to retirees. As a result, some retirees may see a delay in their direct deposits or receipts of paper checks.Direct…

OBITUARY: Charles Burgoon

Charles Levi Burgoon, 42, of Weirton passed away Wednesday June 18, 2025. He was born in Wheeling on September 3, 1982, the son of Gale (Hartley) Groves of Weirton and the late Ronald Burgoon. He was a graduate of Weir…

OBITUARY: Gene Wright

Gene Wright, 65, of Chester, passed away Friday June 13, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1959, the son of the late Jolly and Helen (Stewart) Wright. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Harley…