Although Weirton Medical Center officially transitioned to WVU Medicine – Weirton Medical Center January 1, 2025, officials from WVU Medicine traveled to the Northern Panhandle on Monday, January 27, to officially welcome WMC into the WVU Medicine Family and to hoist the WVU Medicine Flag.…
In October, Tenaska, a leading energy company based in Omaha, Nebraska, appeared before the Hancock County Commission to provide a presentation on their process and their plans to construct and operate three CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) wells in Hancock County. The entire project is…
New Cumberland native and Oak Glen graduate Douglas Pettit has been honored as one of San Diego’s 500 most influential people by the San Diego Business Journal. Doug is a founding shareholder in the Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin Law Firm. Founded 18 years…
With one week left in the period for candidates for New Cumberland City Council and Mayor, only two candidates have filed. Mayor Will White and Councilwoman JoEllen Kessel have filed for re-election. The filing period ends Feb. 1st for the May 13, 2025 election. No…
The Hancock County Commission voted to terminate the Kennedy Marina Concession Agreement with Michael D. Shenton at its Jan. 23rd meeting. In a written communication Shenton was informed the agreement had been terminated because Shenton is in breach of contract for non-payment. According to the…
WVNCC Nursing students achieve 100% NCLEX pass rate WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) proudly announces that its 2024 Nursing graduating class has achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). This accomplishment highlights the talent of WVNCC’s…
– Governor Patrick Morrisey and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Cabinet Secretary Harold Ward today announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially granted Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) primacy to West Virginia. Class VI primacy gives the state authority to oversee…
Local resident Brian Cunningham has been named “Official of the Year” at the Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Tournament in Wheeling.
Hancock County, WV – Steven E. Dragisich, Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney, announcesthat the January 2025 Term of the Hancock County Grand Jury met this week and returned thefollowing Indictments: Jordan Lee Pager – 3/3/1992; 3025 Elm Street, Weirton, WV 26062; (a) Murder; and (b)Wanton Endangerment…