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Never Forget 9-11
I ruminate about numerous issues on a daily basis. The numerous alleged fraudulent activities in public service groups and youth sports groups troubles me. The unanswered questiions that continue to loom around our school system while our students and teachers continue to excell is nothing…

Chester-Newell Sportsman Club
The Winner of our last Ohio river catfish tournament on August 15th was Chris Knox of East Liverpool, Ohio. Chris brought in the only two catfish from a rainy and muddy river for 1st and 2nd place. A 25″ Flathead and a 20 1/2″ Flathead.…

Dragisich Art on Display
Hard to imagine anyone with more versatile talents than Dr. Eli Dragisich. A lifelong resident of Weirton, he received his bachelor of science degree in Biology and Chemistry from West Liberty University in 1966. Following graduation he taught in the Hancock County School system for…

New Cumberland Riverfest Slated for Last Weekend in Sept.
There once was a town along the Ohio River where the residents celebrated fall with a festival along the street that hugged the river. Not only townspeople, but residents of neighboring towns and former residents flocked to the Riverfest for a weekend filled with entertertain,…

Summit Art Gallery Features Dragisich Exhibition
Weirton, WV – The Summit Art Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibition featuring the artwork of longtime Weirton resident Dr. Eli Dragisich, whose artistic journey began decades ago with snow sculptures and has more recently evolved into a passion for painting.The exhibition will…

Panhandle Pioneer’s 4-H Club Helps Hancock County Families Prepare for Back-to-School
As families across Hancock County prepare for another school year, members of the Panhandle Pioneers 4-H Club are helping make the transition a little easier for local families through a back-to-school hygiene drive. The 4-H members recently planned and completed a community service project that…

Hancock County 4-H Camp Celebrates a Week of Learning, Leadership and Adventure
Hancock County 4-H Camp 2026 was a week filled with learning, adventure, friendship and opportunities for young people to discover new interests and challenge themselves.This year’s camp brought together 61 campers, including 25 Cloverbud campers, along with 23 adult staff members who helped make the…

Hancock Commissioners Hire Outside Legal Counsel
Wendy Greve from the law firm of Tucker Arenshine in Charleston will now serve as legal counsel to the Hancock County Commission at a rate of $258.00 Attorney Greve will advise the Commission on the donation to Family Excellence Care out of the Opioid Funds…
