14, 2025Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. May 21, 1853: William M. O. Dawson was born in Bloomington, Maryland, just…
Three “Knights of the Golden Horseshoe” were recognized by the Hancock County Board of Education at Monday, May 12th’s meeting. Camden Firman and Amelia Kampmeyer from Oak Glen Middle School and Julian Williams from Weir Middle School were 8th grade…
The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for May 2025. The winning yard belongs to Betty Lou Rossi who resides on Pearl Street in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is offering two accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Bootcamps this summer to help students quickly gain the skills needed for a rewarding career in emergency medical services.The first session will be…
Hancock County Savings Bank will be hosting a complimentary Fraud Awareness Seminar on Thursday, May 15th, from noon to 1pm in the Chester Volunteer Fire Department’s community room, side entrance, 371 Carolina Ave. in Chester, WV. This “Lunch and Learn”…
Catherine B. Laneve, formerly of Newell, twin sister of Elizabeth A. Laneve, who preceded her in death, passed away at the Orchards of East Liverpool on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Catherine was 74 years old, and she was born in…
Kensington McConnachie is a senior at Oak Glen High School and is the May 2025 Lions Club Scholar of the Month. Kensington is the daughter of Steven and Erin McConnachie. She resides in Chester, West Virginia. Kensington is a four-year…
………I’ve often pondered if being a good mother is genetically determined or it’s learned behavior. I mean you can come from a long line of cookie baking Moms and be the black sheep who buys your kids cookies at the…
The Hancock County Commission will submit a report assessing how the departments in the Courthouse are adhering to the current budget. The report will be available to the public and the media at the Commissioners’ meeting second meeting of every…
WEIRTON, WV – The Tri-State Area Master Gardeners are excited to announce their annual spring Plant Sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Gabe’s parking lot in Weirton. This highly anticipated event brings…