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Hancock Democrat of the Year Named

Pam Allison a resident of Hancock County, was one of West Virginia’s Outstanding Democrats of the Year assembled at the recent 40th Outstanding Democrat Anniversary Celebration at the Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner Celebration held at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, in Charleston, WV on Saturday, October…

Tenaska Update

Scott Murray, manager of project development of Tenaska Development, confirmed that the Six property is not one of the two properties in Hancock County signed to drill test wells. Murray said the company does not release the names of those who have signed instead preferring…

National School Bus Safety Week Oct. 20 through Oct. 24

CHARLESTON, WV — National School Bus Safety Week is Monday, October 20, 2025, through Saturday, October 24, 2025. The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging drivers to slow down…

Fidelis Gamma Chapter Meets

    The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ‘n Park in Weirton, WV, on October 2, 2025, with 14 members and one guest.  Ruth Fuller introduced her guest, cousin Nancy Zachewitz.       President Susan Cullinan…

NC Yard of the Month

The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for October 2025. The winning yard belongs to Ed and Leslie Fields who reside on Ridge Avenue in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the month award and a…

WVU/WMC Host Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Purewal Rooms.The event will feature distinguished guest speakers who will share…

Riverfest Welcomes Fall to the County

The New Cumberland Riverfest welcomed fall to Hancock County. The Oak Glen Band and Boy Scouts were part of the opening ceremonies on Saturday. The weather cooperated as both residents and visitors flocked to enjoy the many vendors and organizations offering food and wares. A…

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center Presents Stop the Bleed Kits

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center purchased and provided new lifesaving Stop the Bleed kits to help keep our community safer. This week, Hancock and Brooke County West Virginia State Police troopers trained with the equipment right here at our hospital.  Severe bleeding is the leading cause…

5K Race Launches Riverfest Sat.

The 2025 5K Race will launch the Riverfest Saturday. The race starts at 9 a.m. with signup at 8 a.m. The race has been ongoing since 2014 and initially began as a fundraiser for Oak Glen’s Physical Education Department so a fitness trail could be…