The Hancock County Commission held its reorganization meeting for 2026. Eron Chek was once again chosen as Commission President while Commissioner Paul Cowey will serve as President Pro-Tempore. Personnel for 2026 were approved, but the Commission did not address appointments to the various boards. Traditionally,…
Chester Mayor Ed Wedgewood has announced his intention to seek another term as Mayor. “I’ve decided to seek a second term as Mayor of the City of Chester,” said Wedgewood. “Over the past four years of this term, the City has made great progress, but…
Prior to 1995, there was no legalized gaming in West Virginia aside from purchasing a lottery ticket or betting on a horse or dog race. That all changed in 1995, when two Hancock County Delegates, the late Sam Love (D-1st) and Tamara Pettit (D-1st) sponsored…
CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia ordered Weirton Area Water Board on Wednesday to implement action plans and other proposals the board submitted on October 22 to address water problems in the Northern Panhandle city. The city was told by the Commission…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack today announced improvements to the West Virginia ABLE program due to the passage of the federal ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which includes expansion. Today also marks the 11thanniversary of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which launched a…
CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia endorsed a settlement agreement Wednesday to provide an additional $5.2 million to Mountaineer Gas Co. for pipeline replacement and other infrastructure upgrades. The agreement negotiated among the parties involved the company’s infrastructure and replacement expansion program…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today released a revised maximum projected Hope Scholarship budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The program is estimated to cost $230,144,341, an $85 million savings from the original estimate…
Low cost of living, quality of life, low taxes,public safety and strong community involvement all contributed to the City of Weirton being named the #2 on the list of best places to retire in the United States for 2026 by US News & World Report.…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, announced several initiatives he expects the West Virginia House of Delegates to consider when second regular session of the 87th Legislature convenes in January. “West Virginia voters continue to tell us they want us to focus on jobs,”…