(Commissioner Eron Chek voted against the Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement between Hancock County and NUCOR. The agreement passed two to one. She provides her opinion on the agreement in this article.) Thinking about our Value Hancock is the smallest county in WV. 88…
A Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with NUCOR Steel for a transload and processing facility north of New Cumberland was approved on a 2 to 1 vote at Thursday, June 9th County Commission Meeting. Commissioner Eron Chek voted no and had questions for…
Chester City Council adopted Resolution 2024-05 at its Monday meeting, setting in motion the necessary steps for a water rate increase and the financing for additions and improvements to its existing water system. The West Virginia Public Service Commission had rejected the initial action by…
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WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will hold its 52nd annual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. at WesBanco Arena. This year, 234 students are eligible to receive 254 certificates and degrees during the ceremony, including Connie Burris…
BROOKE COUNTY, WV – A portion of County Route 8, Archer Hill Road, in Weirton, between WV 2 and Bonnie Prince Drive, will be restricted to one lane, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for tree trimming. Flaggers will be present. Inclement weather…
Connor Wade, pianist, a 3rd grader at New Manchester Elementary School is among those performing at the third annual “Tri-State Area Youth Showcase of Talent” will take place on Sunday, April 28, at the East Liverpool Area Community and Learning Center. Multiple acts, featuring students…
Dear Editor, Delegate Pat McGeehan, who represents Hancock County, recently sponsored one of the most effective anti-illegal-immigration bills in the country — and then convinced his fellow delegates to pass it. His measure, HB 4759, would require most businesses to use the federal government’s E-Verify…
New Cumberland Lions Club Member, Jeanne Cox gave a presentation on the history of the American Flag to the New Manchester 3rd grade students. Small American flags and informational flag pamphlets were given to all the students at the conclusion of the program. New Cumberland…