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HEMP POLICY ADOPTED BY SCHOOL BOARD

The Hancock County School Board unanimously adopted a policy dealing with the use of industrial hemp in the schools, on school property and in school buses. The policy went into effect immediately upon passage, meaning students attending class Nov. 18 were subject to the policy.…

ROAD CLOSURE ON COUNTY ROUTE 12

HANCOCK COUNTY, WV – A portion of County Route 12 (Shepherd Valley Road), will be closed, from milepost 0.0 to milepost 0.40, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, and Wednesday, November 20, 2024, for road maintenance. Motorists must use an Alternate Routes:…

WVU TO OFFER GROUNDBREAKING IMAGING AGENT FOR LUNG CANCER DETECTION

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The WVU Cancer Institute at United Hospital Center (UHC) is the first in the state to offer CYTALUX® (pafolacianine), a groundbreaking imaging agent for lung cancer detection. This innovative technology enhances a surgeons’ ability to visualize, identify, and remove cancerous tissue. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer…

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN TO MEET

 The Hancock County Executive Committee and Democratic Women will meet on Tuesday, November 19th at The T. Kosciusko Hall, 1801 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton.at 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. for their monthly meeting.  Plans will be finalized for the Christmas Party.  All the members should attend…

WMC ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Weirton Medical Center (WMC) announced a leadership transition as they prepare for a new chapter in the institution’s history. John C. Frankovitch will retire from serving as President and CEO at the end of 2024 after a distinguished 27-year career with WMC. During his tenure,…

OBITUARY: GAIL MILNER

Gail Anne Milner, devoted wife, sister, and aunt, passed away at the Weirton Medical Center on Sunday, October 27, 2024, following a very brief illness. Born on February 15, 1954, in Canton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Richard G. Milner and Barbara…

Bill & Phyllis Swan Receive Yard of the Month

The City of New Cumberland and Community Garden Club awarded Bill & Phyllis Swan the Yard of the Month award for Sept. Located on the banks of the Ohio River, the Swan’s yard overlooks the Ohio River and is a peaceful place to watch the…

AND THEN AGAIN……………..by Tamara Pettit

……….The New Cumberland Lions Club Halloween Party is tomorrow (Thursday) night at 7:15 p.m. right after the trick or treat concludes. It was my favorite part of a holiday I did not embrace nor could I ever figure out a way to get right. It’s…