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COMPLETED LEGISLATIVE ACTION

SB 1 Requiring utility work and road paving coordination Completed legislative action Completed Legislation awaiting Governor’s signature SB 8 Providing additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrender Approved by Governor 3/26/2025 – House Journal Effective Ninety Days from Passage –…

CONCEALED CARRY CLASS

The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club will offer a concealed carry class on May 18 at 9 a.m. An NRA certified instructor will conduct the class. The cost of the class is $75.00 cash and participants must bring a defensive type of…

WEST LIBERTY & WVNCC ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and West Liberty University (WLU) have entered into a collaborative Enrollment and Guaranteed Admission Agreement, providing students with a seamless pathway to continue their education. This collaboration, known as the “Thundering…

OBITUARY:ROBERT HOWARD

Robert “Bob” “Root” Howard, 97, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville. Bob was born on July 25, 1927, in Manchester, Kentucky, the son of the late David Lawrence “Pa” and Exie…

OBITUARY: WILLIAM LASSAN

William John Lassan Jr., 70, of New Cumberland, WV passed away March 31, 2025. He was born May 6, 1954 in Weirton, WV. He was a son of the late William John Lassan Sr. & Eleanor (Collins) Lassan. Private services…

OBITUARY: CHRISTOPHER REBON

Christopher James Rebon, 23 of Weirton, WV passed away April 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 27, 2001 in Fort Lewis, Washington. He was a son of Charles Nicholas Rebon & Elizabeth Anne Richards. Surviving are his…

OBITUARY: KEISHA WICKHAM

Keisha M. Wickham, 48, of Wheeling, passed away following a sudden illness on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital.Born on January 24, 1977, in Weirton, she was the daughter of Virgil Wickham of New Cumberland and the late Debra…