Commission President Eron Chek’s actions at Thursday’s County Commission meeting at best can be described as bizarre, The agenda had been approved by the entire Commission and Chek did not object to any item on the agenda at that time. That’s why it came as…
The members of the Hancock County Deputy Sheriff’s Association are committed to serving and protecting our community with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. Every day, our deputies respond to emergencies, assist those in crisis, and work to keep our neighborhoods safe. We believe it is important…
(Editor’s note: Jim Davis served 7 terms as Hancock County’s Prosecuting Attorney) To the Editor,Over the past several years, our country has experienced a movement to defund police agencies. The assertion is that law enforcement is inherently biased against certain groups. The proponents of this…
A discussion on the applications received for the Opioid Settlement Funds was held at 1 p.m. prior to the Hancock County Commission meeting on April 23. All three Commissioners were in attendance. No members of the public nor representatives of those requesting funding were in…
This Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West VirginiaConvention and Visitors Bureau, Cloak & Dagger On the Air brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson back to its stage for brand-new adaptations of two classic short stories by Sir Arthur…
Connor Crow Murder Case Among Them State of West Virginia,Plaintiff Below, Respondent v.) No. 24-164 (Hancock County CC-15-2022-F-87) Connor Crowe,Defendant Below, Petitioner MEMORANDUM DECISION Petitioner Connor Crowe appeals his sentence as set forth in the Circuit Court of Hancock County’s February 15, 2024, sentencing order,…
Wyatt Wolanski will continue his academic and wrestling career at Glenville State University. Wyatt is a 4-time OVAC placer, and 3 time WV state placer, placing 3rd in 2026. Sitting Left to Right: Mother Brandy Wolanski, Wyatt Wolanski, father Scott Wolanski Back row L-R Assistant Coach…
……Transparency is a word I never thought much of before until …. transparency was blocked as it has been in the West Virginia Board of Education’s takeover of Hancock County Schools. But, in all my years as a reporter or a legislator, I’ve never seen…
Democrats vying for local, state and federal positions were on hand for a meet your candidate at the Milsop Community Center in Weirton Saturday, Apr. 19. The event was sponsored by the Hancock and Brooke Democratic Women. Mike Pushkin, chairman of the West Virginia Democratic…