WHEELING, W.VA – In partnership with local industry partners, West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is launching a new associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree program in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation this fall at its Weirton campus, expanding workforce education and training opportunities in manufacturing…
Kody George will continue his educational and soccer career at Bethany College. Kody was 2nd team All OVAC and also played in the boys OVAC All-Star soccer game. Kody plans to pursue a degree in nursing. George, pictured in the middle front row, was joined by…
Despite not meeting criteria for submitting plans for the structure they plan to construct and further information required, two of the County Commissioners voted to increase the $100,000 awarded to Family Care Excellence, a non-credentialed, faith-based organization, to $500,000. The Opioid distribution previously agreed upon…
Alayna Leigh Bailey is 17 years of age and the daughter of Amanda and Dwayne Patterson of Chester. She was a member of Pep Club, Key Club, National Technical Honors Society, National Honor Society, and Prom Committee. Her hobby is spending time with her grandparents,…
The 63rd graduating class of Oak Glen High School comprises 135 students. The 2026 graduates are; Brenden Storm Ates, Kaylee Nevaeh Atkinson-Eckstein, Alayna Leigh Bailey, Madison Elaine Baird, Brooklyn Dawn Barnhart, Katelyn Makenzie Barnhart, Joie Rakell Behanna, Emma Grace Bittinger, Derrick Philip Bowersox, Parker Todd…
The Highest Honor Students for the class of 2026-Alayna Bailey, Madison Baird, Derrick Bowersox, Nicholas Boyd, Faith Buchanan, Emma Everett, Calee Ferrell, Gavin Geisse, Giada Giambroni, Macy Hartung, Danica Holden, Kylie Holmes, Brayley Lash, Averi Martin, Maddox McKay, Cameron Michaud, Ella Paras, Sarah Robinson, Emileigh…
Scott Paul Barnett passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, on May 27, 1962, Scott grew up watching the barges float by on the Ohio River and exploring the banks of Yellow Creek and the Appalachian foothills…
Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the HCDEC will be held on: June 16th 5:30 pm The meeting will take place at The Brooke/Hancock Family Resource Network, 1300 Potomac St. Weirton. Our purpose is to fill vacant seats for positions that currently do not have…