Hometown News

Hometown News

OBITUARY: LISA ANN TURLEY

Lisa Ann Turley, 60, of New Cumberland, WV passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born October 30, 1964, in Weirton, WV a daughter of the late Sidney Eugene…

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…