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Governor’s Cup Draws Competitive Group

by Tom LaMarra WV GOVERNOR’S STAKES DRAWS COMPETITIVE GROUP The $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes on the West Virginia Derby undercard has drawn a competitive field of nine including Bracket Buster, who competed in Grade I stakes as a 3-year-old, and Neoequos, who competed in…

Chester City Council Hears Complaint on Services

David Collins of 2834 Middle Run Road, Chester spoke to City Council Monday night regarding the lack of city services he receives, Collins brought his unpaid Municipal Service Fee bills with him stating if he receives no city services he shouldn’t have to pay the…

J J Grey, Trendsetter head West Virginia Derby

J J Grey, winner of the Iowa Derby in front-running fashion, and Trendsetter, who captured the Grade III Lexington Stakes at Keeneland in April, are among the eight 3-year-olds entered for the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races at…

Summit Art Gallery Features Printmaker Exhibition

Weirton, WV – The Summit Art Gallery invites the public to experience Simulated Process: Printmaking on Paper, an exhibitionshowcasing a large array of work by printmaker and photographer Evan Clough.The exhibition will be on display August 3 through August 26, 2026. A reception for the…

August 1st is Donor day

The annual awareness day encourages community members to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors through education, public awareness, and outreach. More than 100,000 Americans, including 300 West Virginians, are waiting for a life-saving organ donation. However, only 36 percent of West Virginians are registered organ donors, well below the national…

Chester-Newell Sportsman Club

Tuesday August 4th is our next monthly meeting at 7:30pm. To join you must put in an application, then join at the next meeting on approval.  Saturday August 8th at the club, there will be a Women on Target class, where only women may learn…

USDA Guidelines

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex,…

Superintendent Responds to Playground Status

Hancock County School Superintendent Walt Saunders provided an update on the three new playgrounds at the elementary schools. According to Saunders, Allison Elementary in Chester is done. They are coming to put the turf down next week at the playground in New Manchester Elementary. The…