NEW CUMBERLAND, WV (March 7, 2025) — The Hancock County Commission is taking proactive steps to ensure the long-term financial stability of our community by making thoughtful adjustments to county budgets in response to a decline in general revenue. These adjustments are part of a…
It was once a point of pride that our Congressmen and Senators from WV had been able to acquire a Federal facility in our State. Former Congressman Alan Mollohan and the late Senator Robert Byrd were successful in their quest to bring the FBI center…
New Cumberland City Council voted to raise the salaries of the Mayor and City Council members. Tjat will be accomplished by a change in the ordinance setting the pay rate and will require several readings of the ordinance and approval at each stageThe raises will…
…….A governor (or president) is measured in a large part by how successful he is in getting in getting his legislative agenda passed. That’s why I often thought former legislators make better governors. They’ve been in the trenches and not only know how a bill…
The Oak Glen High School’s Lions Club Scholar for March 2025 is Alexander Marchese. Alex lives in New Cumberland with his parents (Jennifier and Robert Marchese), his brother (Gabe), and his two cats. Alex has been a member of the band for 4 years where…
With a $500,000.00 grant from the State of West Virginia to develop a Weirton Campus, the Ohio-based St. Joseph the Worker College has spent a total of $492,000.00 on two properties in Weirton. February property transfer records filed in the Hancock County Clerk’s office show…
Sixteen schools were named 2025 First Amendment Press Freedom Award winners. Five additional schools received new Press Freedom Commendations. The First Amendment Press Freedom Award recognizes private and public high schools that actively support, teach and protect First Amendment rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, with…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Distinguished Alumni of the Year award. This prestigious recognition, sponsored by the WVNCC Foundation, celebrates the achievements of exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions to their field and…
The Hancock County School Board approved the calendar for the coming school year at Monday’s meeting. While the Board had posted the Calendar online, no comments on any desired changes had been received. Looking to the remainder of this school year, Superintendent Dan Enich said…