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COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZE 4-H PROGRAM

The Hancock County Commission recognized the impact the 4-H program in Hancock County makes on its youth and in the community at Thursday’s meetings. Proclaiming Oct. 6 – Oct 12 National 4-H week, the Commission learned from Zach White, 4-H director that there are 2,400…

HOLMES & WATSON RETURN TO CLOAK & DAGGER ON THE AIR

Weirton, W.Va., September 24, 2024— This Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, the internationally renowned detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson return to Cloak & Dagger On the Air with brand-new adaptations of “The Adventure of the Gloria Scott” and “The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual”…

COMING THIS WEEK

Both Sheriff’s candidates, incumbent Scott Gittings and challenger Deszo Polgar, have been sent a series of questions about their qualifications and plans for law enforcement in Hancock County. Those articles will run this week. We had a sit down question an answer with Superintendent Dan…

NEWELL BRIDGE TO CLOSE BEGINNING MONDAY

The Wayne Six Toll Bridge, also known as the Newell Bridge, will be closed for a week starting September 16 at 6 a.m. according to the Bridge’s Facebook page so that regular maintenance can be performed on the bridge.

FANTASY’S TO PERFORM AT RIVERFEST

The Fantasy’s Band brings to the New Cumberland Riverfest the sounds of several eras of fabulous music. The addition of lady vocalist Erin Huffman brings a new dimension to the band. Lou Osso, Billy DeLelles, Scotty Hicks, and John Candal still bring the great sounds.…

HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL CLOSED 9/11

Hancock County Schools are closed for the day. Officials make the decision to close the schools after a cyber was detected last night. The decision to allow law enforcement officials the day to investigate the threat was made.

NEW CUMBERLAND POLICE CITATIONS

JULY: July 17, 2024 Bobby Bryer, Greensburg, PA – Driving with License Revoked, Reckless Driving AUGUST: August 29, 2024 Elisha Jones, Wintersville, OH Driving with License Suspended August 25, 2024 Derek Bragg, Newell, WV DUI, Possession

DEMOCRATS TO DISCUSS CHILD CARE

West Virginia Democratic Legislators to Discuss Special Session and Child Care West Virginia Democratic Legislators will discuss the Governor’s Special Session announcement and the child care crisis in West Virginia. WHEN:               Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. WHERE:             Judge Donald F. Black Courthouse Annex…

FIDELIS GAMMA MEETS

                FIDELIS GAMMA MEETS SEPTEMBER 5, 2024      The West Virginia Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Women Educators Organization met September 5, 2024, at Eat “n Park, Weirton, WV, with 11 members and 3…