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SANTA’S MAILBOX IN NEWELL

The Grinch and Santa were both spotted in Newell checking out the Santa’s Mailbox for all the local children to mail their letters to Santa! If you include a return address Santa will respond to the child if it is received by Dec. 20.  After…

OBITUARY: HELEN L. LOTT

Helen L. Lott, 65, of New Manchester, WV passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Laurels of Steubenville.  Helen was born in East Liverpool on November 22, 1959, a daughter of the late Clarence H. and Laura V. “Maggie” (Hoschar)…

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…