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BAIRD’S PASSION KEEPS A TRADITION ALIVE

J. Michael Baird, who won his 1,000th race as a trainer last September and is among the leaders in the standings this year at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, has maintained his passion for thoroughbred breeding and racing through times of great change in the…

HANCOCK COUNTY JULY PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Russell Smith, Janice Sue Smith  to Russell Smith, Janice Sue Smith, Joseph Smith, Angela Dee Smith Estate of Harold Wolfe to Mary Hannah Finton Shirley Washam to Paris Hughes –  $110,000.00 Evelyn Phillips by POA  to Madeline Phillips Emily Blanda to Keven O’Rourke, Kami O’Rouse…

BURGLARY SUSPECTS APPREHENDED IN CHESTER

On August 1, 2023, the Hancock County Sheriff Office received a call of a burglary at12071 Ohio River Boulevard just outside of the city limits of Chester. The Sheriff’sOffice along with Chester Police Department responded to the scene. It wasdetermined to utilize K9 Officer Kevin…

ARNEAULT NAMED WEIR HIGH PRINCIPAL

Ted Arneault was named head principal of Weir High School at Tuesday’s Special Board Meeting. Arneault who led the Oak Glen Bears to their winningest football season now transitions to serving at the helm of the Weir High Red Riders. He comes to Weir High…

CATFISH TOURNAMENT WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Chester-Newell sportsmen club July 22nd results: Recent rains cooled off the river slightly and the big cats were biting. On the left is Logan Reed of Pittsburgh, PA. with a 1st place 36″ flathead catfish. On the right is second place lucky draw winner Gary Gorby…

AND THEN AGAIN………

Shannon and I joined the hoards of mothers and daughters who went to see the Barbie movie this week.  It was at the Plaza Theatre in Weirton (which is quite Nice) and not only little girls, but Moms of all ages showed up in pink,…