HB 4574, designed to provide funds and set criteria to bail Hancock County Schools out of its fiscal emergency, made the agenda this morning (Jan. 27) in Senate Education. The bill is double referenced and if passed out of the Education Committee will then face…
The January meeting of the Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators was held at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President Fran Jones. Chaplain Kathy Griffith gave a reading…
The people most affected by the financial crisis in the Hancock County Schools spoke out Tuesday. “The state’s oversight of Hancock County Schools is a step toward ensuring stability, accountability, and continued success for students and staff. With confirmation that teachers will be paid, this…
HancockCounty,WV– Steven E. Dragisich, Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney, announces that the January 2026 Term of the Hancock County Grand Jury met this week and returned the following Indictments:
Six winners in the Voice of Democracy contest were honored by the Hancock County Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday, January 12. Sponsored by the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars organization in Chester and New Cumberland the contest requires each contestant to submit a…
It was standing room only when the Hancock County Board of Education met Monday night. Concerned teachers from Allison Elementary were in attendance to convey their dissatisfaction at the lack of transparency they believe the Administration has demonstrated during the current financial crisis. A letter…
Margaret Ann “Peg” Milby, 97, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, January 10th, at the Orchards of East Liverpool, surrounded by her family. Peg was born to the late Frank and Mary Jane Eaton McDonald. Along with her parents, Peg was preceded in death…
Ronald William Mozingo, age 80, of New Cumberland, West Virginia passed away on January 3, 2026 at home. He was born February 22, 1945, in Wheeling, WV. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel William Mozingo, mother Grace Ellen Marie (McDonald) Mozingo, and…
Sidney “Sid” McLaughlin, age 68, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, passed away on January 9th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the presence of deep love and comfort. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Sid was the beloved daughter of…