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Oak Glen Holds National Society Induction

Oak Glen House School held it’s 57th National Honor Society Induction Ceremony in the Little Theater on Sunday May 16, 2021. There were 58 students inducted. Twenty-one Seniors who missed last year’s induction ceremony due to Covid restrictions and the 2021 NHS inductees had a…

WMC Honors Armed Forces& First Responders

WEIRTON, WV-(May 19, 2021) In observance of Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, WMC is honoring those who have served our country. Flags of each branch of the military are currently on display in the WMC Atrium.Veteran and WMC Security Staff member Frank Zagula came…

Resident Questions Mobile Home Violation

Chester City Council was asked why it wasn’t taking action against Sunset Development at Monday’s City Council meeting. Resident Ed Schmidt told Council it was his understanding that the Judge’s most recent ruling ordered the City to grant a permit to owner Bob Reed to…

Two Seek Council Seat

Voters in New Cumberland will choose from two competitors. Incumbent Judy Takach Bartley and newcomer Anne Blankenship will vie for the Ward II, Seat position,

Donna Swiger

Donna G. Swiger, 83, of New Cumberland, WV passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Valley Hospice Trinity West.She was born September 19, 1937 in Toronto, OH a daughter of the late Kenneth D. and Ruth E. (Ammon) Gibson. She is also preceded in death…

Introducing Madilynn Grace Elliott

Abigail and Bradley Elliott are proud toannouce the birth of their beautifuldaughter, Madilynn Grace Elliott.Madilynn came into the world on April 5th 8:31am with loving care from WeirtonMedical Center. She weighed in at 6lbs 4oz and 19 inches in length.She instantly captured the hearts of…

Board of Education

**Accept the resignation of Anthony Veltri as Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach at Weir High;**Accept the resignations of Willard Douglas, Bus Operator #122; William Loth, Custodian II at Oak Glen Middle School; and Diane Rocchio, Secretary III at JDR Career Center. All three employees are retiring;**Approve…

Swan Takes Non-Traditional Path to Career Aspirations

When Dr. Michael Swan, interim superintendent of Burke County Schools in North Carolina, graduated from Oak Glen High School, college was not even on his radar. In fact, the son of Joe and Lynn Swan of Second Avenue New Cumberland, told his parents the workforce…