WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDivision of HighwaysNOTICE TO CONTRACTORSBids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service(www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Building 5, Room 843, 1900 Kanawha BoulevardEast, Charleston, West Virginia until…

The House Finance Committee reported Committee Substitute for HB 3012 out of Committee Wed., March 20 with a recommendation “it do pass”. The Committee Substitute will be on first reading on the House Floor on Monday. The distribution of 1% of the racetrack video lottery is divided among the three communities (Weirton, New Cumberland and…

Athletes at Oak Glen High School can take advantage of sports physical being offered by the Hancock County Health Departments. Location, dates and times are Oak Glen – May 2 and June 3 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hancock County Health Department -May 13 – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 17 -…

The Hancock County School Board met March 20 to accept the resignation of Board Member Gerard Spencer and to set the parameters for Spencer’s replacement Spencer will retire from his position as Sargeant with the Weirton Police Dept. as well as his Board of Education seat, to take the position of countywide School Safety Coordinator…

A good time is planned for those attended the Bingo Bash on April 12 in New Cumberland. The event is co-sponsored by the New Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and the Fairs & Festival Committee. The event will be located at the Fire Deparment and begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and includes not only…

The public is invited to the ‘FINS AND FEATHERS FRIDAY’ fundraiser hosted by the Hancock County Executive Committee and the Hancock County Democratic Women on March 21, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the T. Kosciusko Hall. The dinners features a buffet menu of shrimp burgers, clam rolls, Italian cod, chicken strips, mac n cheese, pierogi…

…….I  just had a dumpster delivered today.   I love dumpsters.  They make me feel powerful.  All those things I don’t want I no longer have to drive to the dump or find someone with a truck or talk Shannon into taking are no longer a worry. I just toss them and there’s no one around…

The Hancock County School Board will meet Thursday, March 20 at 1 p.m. at the JDRIV Vocational Center to discuss the process of replacing Board Member Gerard Spencer who has submitted his resignation. Spencer, Sargeant in the Weirton Police Department, has tendered his resignation from that position as well to take the position of Safety…

CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia opened a general investigation Monday into the operations of Waste Management of West Virginia, Inc. (WM). The company was ordered to file an answer within 10 days. The investigation was prompted by a complaint filed with the Commission by Delegate Andy Shamblin, R-Kanawha, who said he…

The Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its March meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. Fran Jones, President, called the meeting to order. The Thought for the Day was given by Chaplain Kathy Griffith. Roll call was taken by Secretary Mary Lou Martindill…

Lane Closure on WV 2, Southbound, in Weirton, to Begin on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 The southbound lane on WV 2 (Main Street) in Weirton will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 18, 2025, for water line repair, and you are advised to reduce speed and expect delays.

How About Some History……and Mystery Hometown News hasn’t had a history column since my husband, Bill Kiefer, passed away two years ago.    How he loved delving into the history of our area.  He found history where I didn’t know history existed.  I guess being born here, I just assumed everyone knew about Thomas Bambrick and…

Benefits: Hancock Co. Senior Center and Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club WV   GUN SHOW WV Open to the public    Buy-Sell-Trade-Exhibit  Sat. March 29th 9am to 4pm       Sun. March 30th 9am to 3pm   All makes of firearms on display, new and used outdoor items  Reloading items     Knives ADMISSION: $5, Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, 12…

A very special day is planned for the Oak Glen Softball Season opener. The schedule is as follows: 4:35pm Welcome everyone and announce honorary base placers:  1st Base Dave Smith; 2nd Base Kasey Arnott and 3rd Base Frank Crain. Teams will warm up on the infield 5:10pm Ground Rules 5:15pm Player Introduction 5:20pm National Anthem…

The season opener for the Oak Glen High Baseball team will take place March 22, 2025 at the new Suzan L. Smith Fields of Dream. At noon, a welcome will be given and the announcement of the following honorary base placers will take place: Dave Smith 1st base; Kasey Arnott 2nd base; and Frank Crain…

It was a standing room only crowd which converged upon the Hancock County Commission at Thursday’s meeting. Those in attendance were protesting the proposed budget cuts to their departments and the manner which they found out about those cuts. The Commissioners must make up a $2.1 million deficit in their budget which is due in…

(While I always emphasize that this editorial is just MY opinion, I would wager that this opinion is shared by many readers) Recent actions and inactions by Senator Ryan Weld (R -1st) in the WV Legislature indicate that the northern half of Hancock County has no representation in the State Senate.  I checked several sources…

3/12/2025 In recent weeks there has been a flurry of activity regarding video lottery proceeds from Mountaineer Casino that currently benefit Hancock County, the City of New Cumberland and the City of Chester. Hancock County receives 1% and the two municipalities bordering Mountaineer Casino receive 0.5% each. Typically, in West Virginia, the municipality in which…