New Cumberland Swears in Newly Elected Mayor, Council & Appointees
Appointees sworn in at Monday's meeting include Dean Makricostas, city judge; Tamera Jenkins, city clerk; Lester Skinner, chief of police and Kevin Pearl, city solicitor.
Category Government
PSC Schedules Evidentiary Hearing in Fiesta v. Tomlinson PSD
The Public Service Commission (PSD) of West Virginia has set Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. for an Evidentiary Hearing for Fiesta Tableware v. Tomlinson PSD. The hearing will be held in the Weirton City Building, Council Chambers. Tomlinson and Fiesta are in disagreement as to…
County Commission Addresses Personnel Matters
The Hancock County Commission accepted five resignations from Hancock County Animal Shelter employees at Thursday’s meeting and approved the hiring of part-time, summer help Baily Cuteri, but made no comment on the turnover of employees. Since the Commission hired a new director, supporters of former…
Gov. Morrisey Signs HB 3297 in Chester
On a hot and steamy day when neither man nor dog ventured out into the 90 plus degree weather, Gov. Patrick Morrisey traveled to Hancock County. In a ceremony which had been planned outside and was moved to the basement of the VFW due to…
Hearing Delayed for Tomlinson PSD and Fiesta Tableware
An order issued Thursday has cancelled the hearing scheduled for Tomlinson PSD and Fiesta Tableware. The Newell Company, a privately owned water company had itself declared a “distressed” company and asked that the PSD order Tomlinson to take over the company. Tomlinson was ordered to…
Tenaska Will Drill Test Well
Hancock County Commissioners heard from Scott Murray, manager project development of Tenaska, at its June 12th meeting. Murray told that the company is preparing to drill a test well in the vicinity of Murray Road and Washington School Road. The test well will determine geological…
Del. McGeehan Responds to Affadavits of Weirton Water Officials
Charlotte R. Lane, ChairmanPublic Service Commission of West Virginia201 Brooks StreetCharleston, WV 25301 ROOM 228M1900 KANAWHA BLVO., EASTCHARLESTON, WV [email protected] OF DELEGATESWEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATUREJune 9,2025RE: Review ofAffidavits from Weirton Area Water Board Inquiry (PSC Case: 25-0262-W-P)Dear Chairman Lane.I have reviewed the recent affidavits submitted to…
Hearing for Newell Water Case Set for August 14
At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 6th day of June 2025. CASE NO. 20-1033-WS-DU THE NEWELL COMPANY TOMLINSON PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT and HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, Petition for determination that the…
PSC Re-opens Newell Case; Sets Matter for Hearing
At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 6th day of June 2025. CASE NO. 20-1033-WS-DU THE NEWELL COMPANY TOMLINSON PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT and HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, Petition for determination that the…