Category Community

Letter to the Editor

(Concerning the Hancock County Museum, New Cumberland, West Virginia) There are so many things of import occurring nationally, on the state stage, county wise and within local government that on hand the fate of this museum hardly seems worthy of attention yet on the other…

Hancock County Health Dept. Advises Flu Shots

For the 2025-2026 flu season, the CDC still recommends most people 6 months & older get a flu vaccine. A recommended time frame suggested is between September and October- but hopefully by the end of October. You can get a flu vaccine all season long while…

New Cumberland Hydro Plant Update

Residents have been eagerly awaiting the start of construction for the hydro plant in New Cumberland.  With groundwork laid in 1994 for a hydro plant at New Cumberland Locks & Dams, many worry that like hydro projects in the past, the latest hydro project will…

CEOS Hold Meat Raffle

Community Educational Outreach Service to Hold Meat Raffle     The Newview CEOS club is raffling a chance to win one of three Beresford’s Meats gift cards. Only 200 tickets are being sold, at five dollars each, and winners will be drawn once all tickets are sold.…

Oak Glen Class of 75 Celebrates Reunion

The Oak Glen High School Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th Year Reunion beginning Friday, August 22, and ending with a breakfast group staying at the Holiday Inn, Weirton, Sunday, August 24. Approximately 65 classmates plus their guests attended and enjoyed events throughout the weekend.…

WVU-Weirton Medical Center Launches Project SEARCH

Weirton, WV — WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center is proud to announce the official launch of Project SEARCH at our facility on Monday, August 25, 2025. This nationally recognized program offers high school seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to gain real-world work…