In Newell, West Virginia, Madelyn Thompson, 18, resides with her mother, Jennifer Snider, two brothers, Jacob and Jamison, and one sister, Megan. Madelyn’s GPA is a 4.0. She is an accomplished and committed student. Madelyn has had a great…
The Hancock County Board of Health supports West Virginia’s current school immunization requirements. By only permitting valid medical exemptions, West Virginia has been able to keep immunization rates high. This in turn helps to prevent serious childhood diseases such as…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new LPN to RN Bridge program, beginning with the 2025 Summer Semester. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) will now have the opportunity to take…
Jerry Chaney, 76, of Chester, WV, died at home on January 28, 2025.He was born on January 29, 1948, in Chester where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Don and Mary Chaney. He was…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is suspending all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales at flea markets or auction markets in response to the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This decision…
Donald L. Barnhart, 84, of New Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1940, in Steubenville, the son of the late Donald and Mildred (Griffin) Barnhart. Besides his parents he was preceded in death…
Due to ongoing boil orders and water conservation efforts in Weirton, Weirton Restaurant Week will be rescheduled to March 2-8, 2025. This decision was made to ensure that as many restaurants and residents as possible can fully participate in and…
Mark A. Cooper, 68, lifelong resident of Chester, passed, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Cleveland. Born, July 19, 1956, in Wheeling, he was the son of the late James D. and Mary M. McDaniel Cooper. Mark…
(Hancock Commission President Eron Chek has issued a statement on the water issues facing both Oakland PSD and the City of Weirton advising the public what action is being taken) OAKLAND PSD Oakland PSD – 211 homes without water are…