I need answers on a bunch of issues. Those lazy, hazy days of summer make you forget about the issues that need attention. Sunshine and warm temperatures lull us into thinking we have all the time in the world. The State Board of Education must have the same…
Betty J. Dotson Dennis, a beloved resident of Chester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Crossroads at Beaver Creek in Calcutta on Friday, June 26, 2026. Her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness touched all who knew her. Born in Paden City, West…
At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in the City of Charleston on the 26th day of June 2026. CASE NO. 25-0621-PSD-19A HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT Rule 19A application to increase rates and charges and request for emergency interim rates.…
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Today, United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced civil settlements with two defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and Medicaid. The civil settlements are part of the Department of Justice’s 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. The settlements…
Terry R. Cross I, a beloved resident of East Liverpool, passed away unexpectedly at the East Liverpool City Hospital emergency room on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Known for his warmth and kindness, Terry had been residing at the Calcutta Health Care Center. Born in East…
Chester’s volunteers are hard at work preparing for the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s birth. The result of their efforts will be a day filled with fun for everyone and ending with a spectacular fireworks’ display. The schedule is as follows: 5K – sponsored by…
Dorothy Irona (Gibson) Poling, 89, of New Cumberland, WV, passed awaypeacefully on June 14 at Ohio Valley Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Jane Greenwalt and the late Michael Endrich.She was a devoted homemaker before pursuing a career as a beautician later…
Director of Personnel, Jennifer Marchese, stood in for Superintendent Walt Summers who participated by phone. She went over the personnel action approved by State Superintendent Michelle Blatt which include the following: Resignations: Kasey Arnott, maintenance director; Thomas Williams, Weir Middle School Band Director/Music; Wendy Zinn,…
The current composition of the Hancock County Board of Education held its final meeting Monday. Board Vice President Ed Fields, Jim Horstman and Jack Crow now make way for three new Board members: Fields who opted not to seek another term on the Board, was…