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OBITUARY: Mary Jane Creasy

Marjorie Jane Creasey, 82, of Wellsville and formerly of Chester, passed away at the Valley Hospice Mary Jane Brooks Care Center North in Steubenville on Thursday, May 1, 2005, following a lingering illness. She was born in Chester on January…

McConnachie Signs with Frostburg State

Kennsington McConnachie signed with Frostburg State to continue her track and field career.  She is a two time state champion and OVAC Champion in the long jump. She is also part of the state winning 400m relay team and holds the…

Martin Signs with Fairmont

McKenzi Martin signed with Fairmont State University to continue her volleyball career.  She was part of the WV AA State Championship team in 2023, WV AA State Runner Up in 2024 as well as 2023 and 2024 OVAC Championship team. …

OBITUARY: HELEN H. BRANCAZIO

It is with deep love and cherished remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen H. Brancazio, who left this world on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Helen was 102 years old. Born May…

Hancock Teacher of the Year Selected

Teacher of the Year Nominees: Jodi Cole, Jennifer Smith, Lesley Michaud, Sarah Howells, Teacher of the Year Beth Morris, Thomas Williams, Deanna Williams, and Wendy DeAngelis

Beth Morris, a language arts teacher at Oak Glen Middle School, was honored as Teacher of the Year at the Board of Education meeting Monday. Morris was selected from a field of eight nominees, one teacher from each school. Nominees…