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Thanksgiving is a time for Thanks!

by Charlotte Lane West Virginia Public Service Commission Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude, family, and, of course, food.As we approach the holiday, I couldn’t help but reflect on just how far we’ve come.In the early 1600s, when the Pilgrims and native Americans…

Harvey Named Interim Treasurer for Hancock County Schools

Erin Harvey was appointed Interim Treasurer/Chief School Business Official, at a special meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education. Harvey currently serves as an accountant in the Finance Department of the school system. The Board also voted to work with Jeff Davis and Uriah…

Hometown Boy Gives Back to the Community

When Eric Chaffin worked for Jeff Davis when he was in high school, he never dreamed he would be in a position to be giving away 220 turkeys to residents of Hancock County for Thanksgiving. Chaffin who is the managing partner of the ChaffinLuhana Law…

Oak Glen High Students Learn Safe Canning

Seventy-one students in Anna Mastrantoni’s Food Prep classes at Oak Glen High School rolled up their sleeves last week for a hands-on lesson in safe at-home food preservation. Mastrantoni invited Zach White from the Hancock County Extension Office to lead a canning workshop focused on…

OBITUARY:Beth E. Bobalik

Beth E. Bobalik, a remarkable wife, mother, and educator of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully at Calcutta Health Care Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on September 24, 1954, in East Liverpool, Beth was the daughter…

PSC Column from Charlotte Lane

Here’s something scaryWelcome to Halloween. Should I wish you a happy or spooky holiday?It is that spooky time of year, and I have something scary to talk with you about.You have been living with a friendly goblin.Your hot water heater is one of your largest…

WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council

The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) has recommended the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council approve Tomlinson PSD’s request for $5 million from the Distressed Utilities Account. The evidentiary hearing slated for October 29, 2025 has been cancelled per Tomlinson PSD’s request. Tomlinson…