Weirton Restaurant Week is back for another exciting year, inviting the community to dine local and celebrate the region’s culinary scene March 1-7, 2026. Building on the momentum of last year, this growing annual tradition showcases the hospitality and hometown…
The past three days have been life changing for Hancock County school employees. Superintendent Walter Saunders will have visited every school along with the main kitchen, transportation, and central office to deliver reduction in force letters to our teachers and…
On 2-17-26 around 8:30 a.m. the manager of the Subway on US Route 30 called to report a break in. Deputies responded to the scene and checked the interior of the building for anybody inside. Once it was determined nobody…
Brooklyn Six has committed to Fairmont State University to further her academic and volleyball career. She is a two-time WVSSAC State Champion and two-time OVAC Champion. In 2025, she was selected 1st Team All State and 1st team OVAC conference. Front Row:…
This Saturday, local audio drama troupe presents a brand-new adaptation of the classic novel. Weirton, W.Va., February 24, 2026— This Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cloak & Dagger…
Brayley Lash has committed to further her academic and softball career at West Liberty University. Brayley is a member of the 2025 WVSSAC state champion volleyball team at Oak Glen, 2023-2024 Softball All State Honorable Mention, and 2024 All OVAC…
Kayla Violet, teacher at Weir High, has been recognized as a Rising Leader in the school system. She was nominated for the honor by then Weir High Principal Ted Arneault. Kayla, who works with special needs students, was praised for…
Superintendent Walter Saunders has already visited two schools to deliver reduction-in-force or transfer letters to teachers and school service personnel. Hancock County is 143 personnel over the State formula resulting in a $10 million deficit in an already financially troubled…
Legend holds that the angel Gabriel, no less, once touted revered religious figure Muhammad on a dark, acidic mixture that the founder of Islam found refreshing and energizing. Some 16 centuries-and 40,000 Starbucks franchises-later, it seems safe to conclude that…
The passage of the school funding bill should remove some of the stress of whether Hancock County School Teachers and staff would be paid. The bill was amended in the Senate by 1st District Sen. Ryan Weld to add language…