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Know the Candidate: State Senate – District 1

Hometown News is committed to bringing you the information you need on the candidates before you cast your vote. To date we have featured the Hancock County Commission race and the 1st Delegate District race. Today we bring you District 1 State Senate candidate Shawn…

Commission Learns of Economic Outlook Event

An economic outlook presentation for Brooke and Hancock County will be held Oct 13. Brooke Price, a representative of the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle, told Commissioner the event will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Lautamaus Center. A…

Just My Opinion…by Tamara

I am always sceptical when it comes to promises from the Gubernatorial sector. I have good reason. During my time in the Legislature, I saw many projects promised prior to an election. Many never came to fruition. It kinda came under the “I’m from the…

OAK GLEN HOMECOMING COURT

Oak Glen High School’s 2026 Homecoming Court includes, front, from left, Senior Queen candidates Addyson Wells, Kendall Six and Kylie Robinson. back, from left, Senior Queen candidate Keira Vick, Junior Attendant Darius Price, Sophomore Attendants Isabella Hoder and Audrina May, Freshman Attendant Laikynn Eckleberry, Junior…

Work on New Cumberland Streets Has Begun

The City of New Cumberland was not notified prior to the work on milling the streets Tuesday. In an effort to keep residents aware of the work to be done a list will be posted on Facebook and communicated through one-call. Streets to done October…

Action Taken at Board of Education Meeting

State Superintendent Michelle Blatt approved the following actions at the September Board of Education meeting. Personnel: Carla Capladi, substitute teacher, county wide; Adrianna Lenhart from substitute teacher to teacher multi-cat, Weirton Elementary; Katherine Padden, reduction in force to English teacher, Oak Glen High; Natalie May,…

Summit Art Gallery to host Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club

The Top of WV Arts Council will welcome the Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club (UOVCC) for a specialphotography exhibition featuring selections from the club’s annual juried photo contest. The exhibit will be on displayOctober 7th through October 30th, 2026 at the Summit Art Gallery, located…

Election 2026: Know the Candidate: Hancock County Commission

We feature the two County Commission Candidates for the Butler District County Commission this week: Brianne Bates is featured today while Ronnie Jones is slated for tomorrow. BRIANNE BATES Political Party: Democrat Age: 36 Education: Graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in…