We discover as we travel through life that some things never change. Those things are the anchor that stabilizes our feeling of stability. That feeling of stability extends to the workings of our government. But, we find much to our dismay that somethings we thought…
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, members of the Hancock-Brooke-Weirton DTF (HBWDDTF) as well as the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and West Virginia State Police conducted multiple search warrants in the Newell, Hancock County, WV area. These search warrants were executed after months of narcotics trafficking…
Despite an estimated ten percent budget reduction caused by a loss of one percent Racetrack Video Lottery Revenue, the Hancock County Commission continues to receive funding requests from citizen groups. At Monday’s meeting, a letter from Bev Enochs, president of the Newell Community Improvement Coalition,…
Hancock County Savings Bank recently presented a Platinum Level Sponsorship donation to the Weirton Area Museum & Cultural Center, in support of their upcoming Festival of Nations event, to be held March 22nd at Weirton’s Millsop Community Center, from 11am to 4pm. For more information visit…
New agreement offers seamless, cost-saving transfer opportunity for WVNCC graduates PITTSBURGH, Feb. 12, 2025 – La Roche University has partnered with West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) in its first articulation agreement with a West Virginia school, creating a streamlined pathway to a bachelor’s degree. The…
The Hancock County Board of education voted to approve a new position, Coordinator of Safety Services, for the County School System at Monday’s meeting. Prior to the vote being taken on the position, Board Member Jerome Spencer recused himself from voting by leaving the room.…
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Cubmaster Tim Bednarzik received the Spirit of Scouting Award at the New Cumberland Hall of Fame Ceremony on Sunday. In 1997, the Jack Harris Spirit of Scouting Award was established in honor of Jack, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1996. Jack was…
Diane Wells, a representative of Family Care Ministries, appeared before New Cumberland City Council Monday to request the City donate their portion of the opioid settlement to the faith-based drug treatment programs. Wells said that Family Care has a residential care facility, Freedom Home, near…