STEVE SVOKAS To the citizens of Hancock County: My name is Steve Svokas and I am the current Division 3 Hancock County Magistrate. I am a life long resident of Hancock County and I love to hunt and fish with family and friends. I graduated…
I am proud to say that I am a resident of Hancock County. I am married to retired HCSD Lt. J Keeder and the daughter of the late Sgt. William “Bill” Daughterty. I have one daughter named Jordan Keeder and two Bulldogs named, Meatball and…
Judge Ron Wilson’s impressive record and commitment to justice make him the overwhelming candidate for re-election in the 1st Judicial Circuit of West Virginia. With his extensive experience and accolades, voters have compelling reasons to support him. His dedication to serving the community, exemplified by…
I am a life long resident of the northern panhandle, having grown up in Brooke County and residing in Ohio County for the last 21 years. I have been married for 26 years to my wife, Dr. Kelly Barki, and have 3 children, Abby, 20,…
My name is Tony LaScola, and I am asking for your support in the upcoming election for the office of Hancock County Commissioner. My goals as County Commissioner are to make updates to key infrastructure, including accessible broadband internet and updating outdated water and sewage lines throughout the county. I also want to ensure our emergency management services are adequately funded so…
(Two Republicans will vie for the Republican nomination for Grant District County Commission seat: Tommy Ogden and Tony La Scola. No Democrat has filed for the Commission seat. The County Commission term is six-years. The Commissioners are the County Administrators and the position is part-time…
Political signs are sprouting quicker than weeds this spring and on May 14 you’ll be asked to make a decision on the few contested races. If you are a candidate for HANCOCK COUNTY COMMISSION, MAGISTRATE SEAT 2, HOUSE OF DELEGATES DISTRICT 2 we want to…
……I have to applaud the Legislature for being forward thinking on two bills that were passed and signed into law by the Governor. West Virginia made national news Saturday for a bill that removed the “marital” exemption out of the statute which dealt with rape.…
The filing period is over for the 2024 election and the candidates are off and running. Those candidates who have competition that is…..and that was reduced by one race this week. Jon Phillips, a former Weirton policeman, had filed to run against incumbent Ralph Fletcher…