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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the EditorThe WV Department of Transportation recently indicated to the city of New Cumberland that they would proceed with Alternative 4 of the Route 2 road project. This was in response to the city’s letter urging the DOT to choose Alternative 5A. The…

Reflections by Jeremy Alger

Here we are at the start of 2021. I think we are all ready for a new year! I read something from Abraham Lincoln that spoke to something that has been on my mind for a few months and I think this is the perfect…

First Choice Donates

First Choice America Credit Union is proud to announce generous donations were made to the Weirton, Steubenville, and Wheeling Salvation Army Corps to help bolster their holiday fundraising efforts during these unprecedented times. “Over our more than 80-year history, our Credit Union has embraced the…

Iannetti’s Donates 100 Poinsettias to WMC for Christmas

To brighten the holidays throughout the Weirton Medical Center campus, Iannetti’s Garden Center donated 100 poinsettias for patients and staff to enjoy this Christmas at WMC. “We want to thank the Iannetti family for this gesture. This really made our day,” said Kelli McCoy of…

Allison Elementary

ATA students wrote letters to Santa that were delivered to Macy’s special mailbox. ATA mailed 207 letters to Santa which totaled $414 in donations to Make a Wish foundation.

AND THEN AGAIN BY TAMARA PETTIT

The flags flew half-mast on Friday for Former Del. Sam Love. He served the 1st District from 1983 to 1996 and left his mark on this county in many ways. I first met Sam when I was Vice President of the State Council of college…

Murray, Gittings Honored

Chester Council Thanks Murray and Gittings: Mayor Kenny Morris and members of Chester City Council expressed their gratitude to Police Chief Todd Murray and Dep. Chief Scott Gittings for their years of service with plaque presentations. Gittings was recently elected Hancock County Sheriff and Murray…

Sunset Dev. Application Denied

Former Hancock County Deputy Chuck Stanley was approved by Council as Chester’s new Police Chief. Stanley replaces Chief Todd Murray who submitted his letter of resignation at Monday’s meeting. Murray was appointed by Sheriff-elect Scott Gittings as Chief Deputy for the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.…