August 27, 2026 Labor Day West Virginia appears to be engaged in an economic resurgence as we remember to celebrate the workers of our state who made this possible. September 7th is Labor Day. It is traditionally thought of as the last day of summer.…
The distribution of Opioid funds to Family Care Excellence by the Hancock County Commission continues to be a source of controversy. Hancock County Commissioners Eron Chek and Paul Cowey voted in support of the funding being used for construction of a mens’ dormitory with the…
There once was a town along the Ohio River where the residents celebrated fall with a festival along the street that hugged the river. Not only townspeople, but residents of neighboring towns and former residents flocked to the Riverfest for a weekend filled with entertertain,…
WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center is proud to welcome its second class of Project SEARCH interns, continuing a program that is already making a lasting impact on students, the hospital and the community.This year, six high school seniors are participating in the program — five…
The start of the 2026/27 school year found teachers and school service personnel reporting to different positions,classrooms and schools as the County school system dealt with a reduced budget. The Board of Education learned of the following assignments approved by Michele Blatt, State Superintendent of…
Carter “Boo Boo” Pesacreta, 16, of Newell, Passed away on Friday August 21, 2026, from an off road vehicle accident. He was born on March 5, 2010, the son of David and Whitney(Staffileno) Pesacreta, of Newell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,…
Hancock County Schools excelled in State testing and student achievement despite a year of turmoil. Those attending the Board of Education meeting Monday night heard a report from Kristen Bissett, regarding the test scores from last schoolyear. “Proud, Focused, Achieving, Hancock County Excellence in Action,”…
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal ATV accident that took place on 8/21/26 and claimed the life of 16-year-old Carter Pesacreta (Newell, WV). Deputies responded to the call at approximately 1430 hours on Wylie Ridge Road (Weirton,WV) near the intersection of Anderson…
…….I am never more impressed by the citizens of small towns than when fall is approaching and time to start school rolls around. It’s a call to action for each club, charitable group, fellow students make sure the kids have everything they need for the…