Boys Soccer Front: Jordan Tomsic, Carter Anderson, Chase Bogaczyk, Mason Hicks, Alex Pasco, Cannin Dittman, Reid Swartzmiller. Middle: Cole Raines, Brendan Bogaczyk, Corban Devore, Emmett Montgomery, Jackson O’Rourke, Caiddin Dittman, Daniel Michaud, Jack Lawson. Back: Jordan Graf, Lennon Dodd, Chase Hartung, Cammrin Dittman, Lyndon Graf,…
The Winner of our last Ohio river catfish tournament on August 15th was Chris Knox of East Liverpool, Ohio. Chris brought in the only two catfish from a rainy and muddy river for 1st and 2nd place. A 25″ Flathead and a 20 1/2″ Flathead.…
Hard to imagine anyone with more versatile talents than Dr. Eli Dragisich. A lifelong resident of Weirton, he received his bachelor of science degree in Biology and Chemistry from West Liberty University in 1966. Following graduation he taught in the Hancock County School system for…
August 27, 2026 Labor Day West Virginia appears to be engaged in an economic resurgence as we remember to celebrate the workers of our state who made this possible. September 7th is Labor Day. It is traditionally thought of as the last day of summer.…
The distribution of Opioid funds to Family Care Excellence by the Hancock County Commission continues to be a source of controversy. Hancock County Commissioners Eron Chek and Paul Cowey voted in support of the funding being used for construction of a mens’ dormitory with the…
There once was a town along the Ohio River where the residents celebrated fall with a festival along the street that hugged the river. Not only townspeople, but residents of neighboring towns and former residents flocked to the Riverfest for a weekend filled with entertertain,…
WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center is proud to welcome its second class of Project SEARCH interns, continuing a program that is already making a lasting impact on students, the hospital and the community.This year, six high school seniors are participating in the program — five…
The start of the 2026/27 school year found teachers and school service personnel reporting to different positions,classrooms and schools as the County school system dealt with a reduced budget. The Board of Education learned of the following assignments approved by Michele Blatt, State Superintendent of…
Carter “Boo Boo” Pesacreta, 16, of Newell, Passed away on Friday August 21, 2026, from an off road vehicle accident. He was born on March 5, 2010, the son of David and Whitney(Staffileno) Pesacreta, of Newell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,…