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…
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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…
Commissioners Approve Letter of Support for NC Hydro Plant
It looks like after 30 years, Current Hydro will construct a hydroelectric plant at New Cumberland Locks and Dam and the Hancock County Commission voted Thursday to send a letter of support to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the…
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…
BILL TO DIVIDE LOTTERY FUNDS PASSES
Legislative action is complete on HB 3012 and the bill is on its way to Governor Morrisey for signature. The bill dealt with the 2% Racetrack Lottery Proceeds that previously went to the County. That 2% for the County was…
NIGHT at the RACES
A chance to have a great time and fund the greatest parade ever in Newell is happening on Friday, April 25. The Newell Coalition and Newell Fire Dept. is sponsoring a “Night at the Races” and for $20 you get…
OBITUARY: GERALD “JACK” WOODS
Gerald J. “Jack” Woods Jr., 83, formerly of Chester, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his residence. Born on January 15, 1942, in East Liverpool, he was the son of the late Gerald Sr. and Lucille Winters…
APRIL GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS
Steven E. Dragisich, Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney, announcesthat the April 2025 Term of the Hancock County Grand Jury met this week and returned the following Indictments: Heather Danielle Smith – 09/05/1984; 307 Union Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952; (a)Possession of a…
YOUNG TALENT
The fourth annual “Tri-State Area Youth Showcase of Talent” took place on Sunday, April 6, at Beaver Local High School. Multiple acts, featuring students from elementary school to the collegiate level, performed at the event sponsored by the Cleda Marie…
DEREMER IS LIONS APRIL SCHOLAR
Corbin Deremer, age 18 is Oak Glen High School’s Lions Club Scholar for April 2025. Corbin lives with her mother (Rachel Deremer), her brother (Jaxon Deremer) and her dog (Pippen). Corbin has been a member of the OGHS Marching Band…