In the face of adversity, communities come together—and this past week, the Weirton community proved that once again. In response to the devastating flooding in Ohio County, WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, in partnership with WTOV9, hosted a three-day flood relief drive to gather essential…
The Chester 4th of July Committee has day-long activities to entertain every age in this year’s Hometown Celebration. From 9 a.m. til 10 p.m. and beyond the volunteers have worked hard to present an Independence Day you won’t forget. The schedule is as follows: 9…
…….A few random thoughts, ……The “lazy, hazy days of summer” are upon us and we marveled at the temps and blue sky for a few days until we hit 90 degrees and then we remembered when it was hot. My memories of summer in this…
No big hoopla, no fireworks to scare the horses and dogs, no band playing so loudly it jars the senses. Yet, the two streets in New Manchester are lined with children and adults who wait to see the 4th of July parade entitled “Wild &…
An order issued Thursday has cancelled the hearing scheduled for Tomlinson PSD and Fiesta Tableware. The Newell Company, a privately owned water company had itself declared a “distressed” company and asked that the PSD order Tomlinson to take over the company. Tomlinson was ordered to…
WEST VIRGINIA (June 18, 2025) – The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is proud to announce the appointment of its inaugural Regional Expert Panel members for Region 1 representing Brooke, Hancock, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties. These local leaders will serve as key advisors in…
……….Happy Father’s Day! For those of my readers fortunate enough to still have their fathers with them, today’s the day to make sure they know how loved and appreciated they are. For those of us who no longer have our fathers, we are hurting. Maybe…
Lion Brian Stewart's daughters, Sierra (L) and Briana (R) are ready for the "Annual Chester Lions 4th of July Car Show. They are shown with their friend Brian Spurlock's 1967 Chevy II (L) their father's 1967 Chevy Nova, and their grandfather Lee's 1967 Chevy 11 (R)
Hancock County Commissioners heard from Scott Murray, manager project development of Tenaska, at its June 12th meeting. Murray told that the company is preparing to drill a test well in the vicinity of Murray Road and Washington School Road. The test well will determine geological…