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OBITUARY: Frank Ronshausen

Frank G. Ronshausen of Weirton passed away at the age of 69 on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Frank passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh from injuries sustained after being hit by a car in Weirton. Frank was born in Weirton on June 29,…

Wolanski Signs with Glenville

Wyatt Wolanski will continue his academic and wrestling career at Glenville State University. Wyatt is a 4-time OVAC placer, and 3 time WV state placer, placing 3rd in 2026.   Sitting Left to Right: Mother Brandy Wolanski, Wyatt Wolanski, father Scott Wolanski Back row L-R Assistant Coach…

Oak Glen High Holds 62nd Induction of National Honor Society

Oak Glen High School proudly hosted the 62nd annual induction ceremony of the Regina Wehner Chapter of the National Honor Society on Sunday, March 22, in the school’s Little Theater. Forty-six exceptional students were welcomed as new members of the prestigious chapter, marking a significant…

Letter the Editor by Dee Parr

West Virginia has never had the luxury of excess when it comes to public education resources. Every classroom, every bus route, every staff position is the result of careful budgeting and often difficult tradeoffs. That’s why West Virginia House Bill 4818 raises serious concerns—not just…

PSC receives application for solar plant in Weirton

CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Friday received an application from Monongahela Power Company and The Potomac Edison Company seeking approval to construct and operate a 1,200-MW combined cycle natural gas plant and three 70-MW solar generation facilities. The proposed $2.84…

Hancock County Sheriff’s March Arrest Log

3/2 Mitchell C. Nixon, Newell Obstructing 3/4 Stephanie E. Buckley, Chester Domestic Battery x2/possession 3/6 Randall J. Myers, Jr., Newell Trespassing 3/8 James E. Carnes, Newell Domestic Battery 3/9 Lydia N. Misenhelder, Weirton DUI/Drugs/No Insurance 3/15 Joshua W. Elliott, Weirton Domestic Assault x2/Brandishing x3/Gross Neglect…

Know the Candidate: 1st District Senate Laura Wakim Chapman

Laura Wakim Chapman is a constitutional lawyer and a mother of two young children.  During her first term as state senator for District 1 (Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and the eastern part of Marshall counties), she has passed several measures to help with children’s issues, expand access…