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OBITUARY: Margaret “Peg” Milby

Margaret Ann “Peg” Milby, 97, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, January 10th, at the Orchards of East Liverpool, surrounded by her family. Peg was born to the late Frank and Mary Jane Eaton McDonald. Along with her parents, Peg was preceded in death…

OBITUARY: Ronald Mozingo

Ronald William Mozingo, age 80, of New Cumberland, West Virginia passed away on January 3, 2026 at home. He was born February 22, 1945, in Wheeling, WV. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel William Mozingo, mother Grace Ellen Marie (McDonald) Mozingo, and…

OBITUARY: Sidney McLaughlin

Sidney “Sid” McLaughlin, age 68, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, passed away on January 9th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the presence of deep love and comfort. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Sid was the beloved daughter of…

OBITUARY: Dan Barton

Daniel P. Barton, age 93, of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully at the Calcutta Health Care Center on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a very brief illness. A gentle soul with a twinkle in his eye, Dan left behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and…

Problem Gambler Program Helps Addicts in West Virginia

Prior to 1995, there was no legalized gaming in West Virginia aside from purchasing a lottery ticket or betting on a horse or dog race. That all changed in 1995, when two Hancock County Delegates, the late Sam Love (D-1st) and Tamara Pettit (D-1st) sponsored…

WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center Welcome New Year’s Baby

We are excited to introduce baby girl Amaria, the first baby born at WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center in 2026. Amaria arrived this morning (1/2/26) at 12:56 a.m. She is the daughter of Kaylee Yeater and Bryan Barr of Follansbee Just half an hour later, Eli Whitney was born.…

WVFF Announces Recipients of the Momentum Initiative Grant

WEST VIRGINIA (December 23, 2025) – The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is excited to announce the recipients of the Momentum Initiative Grant (MIG), nearly $18 million to support high-impact initiatives addressing substance use disorder, prevention, recovery, and workforce and system capacity across West Virginia.Approved…