This summer marked the busiest and most successful season of 4-H Camping in Hancock County, with four exciting camps serving a total of 135 youth from across the county. Campers explored new skills, made lifelong friends, and discovered the power of teamwork, creativity, and learning…
By Mark Patterson MOUNTAINS & MOLEHILLS
….I normally write about what I know. That’s really easy because I have the all the information and know the questions to ask to find out the rest. But, this week I thought I’d write about what I don’t know and need to find out.…
By Jeff Woofter (with occasional fact-checks from my chauffeur, Mary Anne) “Falling Behind, but Still in the Race” In the race against Parkinson’s, I wouldn’t say I’m losing, but I’ve definitely fallen back a few places in the pack. Lately, I’ve noticed two very frustrating…
CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia endorses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to roll back stiff regulations on the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from fossil-fuel electricity plants. The repeal of the standards is “a welcome recognition by the EPA of its…
Chester readies for Teapot Day on Sat. Aug. 9
7/2 Coletin B. Adamson, Weirton – Obstruction/Underage Consumption 7/2 Kierstin M Derosky, Newell – Capias/Breaking &Entering Warrant x2 7/2 Nevin T. Householder, Toronto, OH – Violation 7/4 Cory J. Smart, Weirton – Capias 7/4 Brianne P. Hardy, Weirton – Capias 7/5 John P. Weaver, East…
(release from Chester Chief of Police Charles Stanley) On 7/31/25 at 10:35 p.m., Chester Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a report of a fight on the sidewalk in front of the Chester VFW at 415 Carolina Avenue, Chester. When Patrolman Kyle…
The sky was blue. The temperatures just right. And, the stars aligned for members of the Newell Civic Coalition whose Day of Fun was a raging sucess. The unique “splash parade” was the highlight of the day. The streets of Newell were lined with a…