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…
Oak Glen High School’s Lions Club Scholar for January 2025 is Sam Wright. Sam is the son of Steve and Heide Wright. Sam resides in Chester, WV with his parents, brother Matthew and sister Gracie. Sam is a member of…
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…
Controversy has surrounded the news that a Steubenville-based college has received a $5million matching grant from the West Virginia Water Development Authority. The College of St. Joseph the Worker combines a liberal arts bachelor’s degree with instruction in one…
Charleston, WV – West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin today criticized the West Virginia Water Development Authority’s (WDA) decision to allocate $5 million of taxpayer funds to a radical Catholic college in Ohio while communities like Weirton face severe…
The Hancock County Commissioner selected Commissioner Eron Chek as the President of the County Commission at its January 2, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Paul Cowey will serve as President Pro-Tem and preside over meetings in the event Chek is unable to…
Zaiden Wallace made his entrance into the world at 2:25 a.m. January 1, 2025 become WVU Medicine Weirton Hospital New Year’s Baby. The son of Olivia Doye and Derek Wallace of Follansbee, WV, Zaiden weighed in at 8 lb. 1…
Nancy Kay Nixon, 68, of Newell, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday November 18, 2024, after a five year brave fought battle with cancer. She was born on July 29, 1956 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Earl…
Roger W Champ Jr. 69, of New Cumberland, passed away Sunday December 22, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1955 in Weirton, the son of Betty (Kirkbride) Champ, of New Manchester and the late Roger Champ Sr. Roger was…