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JUST MY OPINION

Opportunity has finally come to the Northern Panhandle. For a while it seemed that Hancock County had been written off or because of actions of some of our legislators, got us put on the naughty list..   Let’s not blow it this time. **Form is having…

Gallo signs with Allegheny

Oak Glen Senior Nick Gallo will continue his track & field career at Allegheny College.Pictured at the signing ceremony are the following (seated, L-R)) Lindsey Spilecki, Trevor Simmons, Jenn Gallo, Nick Gallo, Jason Kekse, Josh Weltner, Rance Everly and Cindy Cash (Standing, (L-R) Principal Dave…

MUSIC & ARTS TOMORROW AT OAK GLEN

A day full of music and art and it’s FREE. Oak Glen is the place to be tomorrow to enjoy a variety of entertainment, some of it local. Teacher / Student Dulcimer Duo, OGMS instructor Kim Smith and 5th grader Madelynn McKinney will be performing…

NOISE COMPLAINTS RESURFACE AT COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING

A dispute between  neighbors over excessive noise shows no sign of resolution without legislative action.  William Lott, a resident of an unincorporated area asked the Hancock County Commission at Thursdays meeting if the Prosecutor’s Office was any closer to a solution to the issue.   Another…

HANCOCK COUNTY APRIL GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS

Stephen E. Dragisich, Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney, announces that the April 2023 Term of the Hancock County Grand Jury met this week and returned the following indictments. Christopher Michael Tustin – 12/4/1977, 109 Pyramus Road, Chester – Driving while license revoked for DUI, third offense…

2023 Summer Concert Series Announced

2023 Weirton Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced Weirton, WV – The 2023 Summer Concert Series is returning to the Weirton Event Center on Memorial Day weekend. This will be the 11th season for free community concerts at the Weirton Event Center, and the Top of…

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNIZES STATE WINNERS

The Hancock County Board of Education recognized three students  who had excelled at State competition in their respective fields.  Andrew Manteau of Weir High came in 1st in the State in Website Design. at thee Future Business Leaders of America Conference Manteau was self-taught in…

SEN. WELD TO RUN FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

WHEELING, W.Va. – Today, at Independence Hall in Wheeling, State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld (R-Brooke) announced he will be seeking the Republican nomination for Attorney General. The announcement comes after current Attorney General, Patrick Morrisey, recently announced his candidacy for Governor. “Over the next…

AND THEN AGAIN…….By Tamara Pettit

It’s time to step it up!  We’ve have pretty good success with our digital publication.   We’ve improved the layout.   We’ve added areas (at your suggestion) that bring your news you want.   Going digital means that when we get a news release or alert I’m on…