Olivia Summers, 8th grade student at Weir Middle School, was Hancock County’s winner of the first ever statewide contest to pick an “I Voted” sticker. The contest was sponsored by Sec. of State Kris Warner. Summers (L) is pictured with Hancock County Commission President Eron…
Jeff Woofter – Candidate for Hancock County Board of Education Born and raised in Hancock County, Jeff Woofter’s life has been defined by service, leadership, and resilience. A 1981 graduate of Oak Glen High School, Jeff earned a football scholarship to Penn State University, where…
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IMPORTANT DATES Republican Meet the Candidate April 9, 2026 at 7pm Cove Presbyterian Church 3404 Main Street, Weirton Democratic Meet the Candidate April 18, 2026 at 2pm Millsop Community Center 3420 Main Street, Weirton Last Day to Register to Vote or Change your voter Registration…
With incumbents Ed Fields and Jack Crow withdrawing from the Board of Education race, 8 candidates remain to vie for the 3 positions available. They are Zach Adams, Melissa Bane, David Brown, Seth Chevront, James Horstman, Curt Parkins, Michael Phelps and Jeff Woofter. Beginning Monday,…
I wrote in my column that decisions on how to vote are based on many things. When Senator Shelly Capito Moore didn’t have any competition, I left the box vacant. I was very happy when former WV Senate President Jeff Kessler, a Democrat, decided to…
The midnight hour is fast approaching for candidates to file for the 2026 election. At 3 p.m., Saturday, January 31. 11 people have filed for the Board of Education including incumbents and those seeking office the first time. Both House of Delegates and the Senate…
If you’re thinking of throwing your hat into the political ring, it’s time to make up your mind. The deadline for filing for Federal, State and County office is only six days away. Candidates can file up until midnight, January 31st, 2026. Statewide offices including…