The year 2021 will see a change in the top administrator at CHANGE, Inc. Judy Raveaux, CEO, has announced her retirement effect July 1, 2021 and the search is on for her replacement. The imprint she has left in her 37 plus years-tenure as the…
Dr. Mike Swan has been named assistant superintendent of Burke County Public Schools. The announcement came Monday at the Burke County Board of Education meeting.Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry Putnam said, “Join me in congratulating Dr. Swan as our new assistant superintendent. Dr.…
……The year 2020 has not only changed the world as we knew it, I believe it has changed all of us. The coronavirus has polarized us into those who abide by all safety guidelines and those who don’t take the threat as seriously as they…
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…
About twenty-five years ago a friend gave me a book as a gift. It was a history book. Not unusual, while I do read works of fiction, I read more historical materials than any other kind. Frequently, I may be reading as many as four…
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 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…
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…
The Orchards at Foxcrest, in Chester, WV completed its first FDA approved Pfizer Covid-19 emergency issue vaccine clinic. Eligible residents of the nursing home, assisted living, and independent living plus roughly 65% of eligible staffers received the vaccine on Thursday and Friday. In coordination with…