Hometown News

Hometown News

OBITUARY: SAM DECAPIO, JR.

Samuel Joseph DeCapio Jr, 57, of New Cumberland, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Sam was the son of Samuel J. (Norina) DeCapio Sr, of New Cumberland, and Charlotte (Terry)…

OBITUARY: JAMES SOSACK

James Sosack of Irondale passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after several health issues. Jim, who is 65 years old, was born in East Liverpool on September 12, 1959, to the late George Sosack Sr. and Alice…

OBITUARY: WILLIAM RAINEY GRIMES

William “Rainey” Grimes, 57, of Weirton, passed away Friday January 3, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1967 in Weirton, the son of the late James and Bonnie (Backus) Grimes. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by…

OP-ED

West Virginia’s Journey of Progress:Reflecting on the Past, Embracing theFutureby Senate President/Lieutenant Governor Craig P BlairAs I spent time reflecting during the holidays, I thought a great dealabout how we never know what roads life will lead us down. When…