Governor Patrick Morrisey line-item vetoed 29 items in the budget presented to him by the Legislature.  It appeared no department was safe from his veto pen as he took money away from both higher and public education.  The WVU College of Law lost $250,000.00 bringing their budget to a zero because they failed to provide…

The Hancock County Courthouse and the City of Chester received an automated message from Mon Power informing them that on April 21, Monday, there would be a planned power outage to electric services from 1 to 5 p.m. in order to perform important upgrades to the transmission system in your area. That outage will affect…

WEIRTON, WV – For the past 12 years, the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau has brought the community together with its annual concert series at the Weirton Event Center. In 2025, the concerts are returning in a new format: “Second Saturdays”. With hopes of creating a bigger and better experience for locals…

The Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its April meeting the Swaney Memorial Library. Fran Jones, President, called the meeting to order. Chaplain Kathy Griffith gave a reading from Walking in Grace. Immediate Past President Amy Hannahs took roll and distributed copies of the March minutes…

WHEELING, W.VA. – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has been awarded $243,000 through Phase Three of West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, an initiative designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses across the Mountain State.Since the launch of the program, West Virginia has seen…

The Hancock County Board of Education voted to revise the school calendar for the remainder of the school year at Monday night’s meeting. Superintendent Dan Enich had requested a waiver from the State for the days missed due to inclement weather and the water emergency in Weirton, but was denied. As a result the schedule…

New Cumberland Council learned of the plans underway for the May 13th Municipal election. While all council positions are uncontested, the Mayor’s race is contested. Incumbent Mayor Will White will be challenged by Councilman Michael Watkins. City Clerk Tammie Jenkins reported that the last day to register to vote will be April 22 with early…

Attention Hancock County, WV residents. are your toddlers between 1 year and 24 months of age vaccinated against measles, mumps & rubella ? The Hancock County Health Dept. reminds you that the first dose of MMR vaccine is recommended between 12 months to 15 months of age. The second dose is between 4 & 6…

SB 1Requiring utility work and road paving coordinationCompleted legislative actionCompleted Legislation awaiting Governor’s signatureSB 8Providing additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrenderApproved by Governor 3/26/2025 – House JournalEffective Ninety Days from Passage – (June 17, 2025)SB 10Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service taxTo Governor 4/9/2025 – House JournalCompleted Legislation awaiting Governor’s signatureSB…

Sine Die” – To adjourn without setting a date to come back into session. ……At midnight tonight the bell rings and the West Virginia Legislature adjourns “sine die.”.  …..The end of the session will probably be quite orderly and calm.  Since the Republicans took control they have tended to have their business completed early and…

The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club will offer a concealed carry class on May 18 at 9 a.m. An NRA certified instructor will conduct the class. The cost of the class is $75.00 cash and participants must bring a defensive type of handgun if possible and a minimum of 50 rounds of ammo if possible. Class is…

Weirton, WV – The Top of West Virginia Arts Council is proud to present Wednesday Morning, a unique group exhibition opening at the Summit Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 16th. Unlike traditional gallery shows, Wednesday Morning offers a look at the raw and expressive sketches created during weekly figure drawing sessions hosted at the gallery…

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and West Liberty University (WLU) have entered into a collaborative Enrollment and Guaranteed Admission Agreement, providing students with a seamless pathway to continue their education. This collaboration, known as the “Thundering Hilltoppers” program, will enhance transfer opportunities and academic success for WVNCC graduates from three WVNCC…

It looks like after 30 years, Current Hydro will construct a hydroelectric plant at New Cumberland Locks and Dam and the Hancock County Commission voted Thursday to send a letter of support to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the project to be granted a license. For many years the City of New Cumberland planned…

Legislative action is complete on HB 3012 and the bill is on its way to Governor Morrisey for signature. The bill dealt with the 2% Racetrack Lottery Proceeds that previously went to the County. That 2% for the County was reduced to 1% in 2023 and the remaining 1% was allocated to the municipalities. Since…

A chance to have a great time and fund the greatest parade ever in Newell is happening on Friday, April 25. The Newell Coalition and Newell Fire Dept. is sponsoring a “Night at the Races” and for $20 you get a horse in a race (which you name) great homemade food and drink and your…

Steven E. Dragisich, Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney, announcesthat the April 2025 Term of the Hancock County Grand Jury met this week and returned the following Indictments: Heather Danielle Smith – 09/05/1984; 307 Union Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952; (a)Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Narcotic Substance With Intent to Deliver,Fentanyl; (b) Conspiracy to Possess a Schedule…

The fourth annual “Tri-State Area Youth Showcase of Talent” took place on Sunday, April 6, at Beaver Local High School. Multiple acts, featuring students from elementary school to the collegiate level, performed at the event sponsored by the Cleda Marie Fitzjohn Memorial Music Trust.  Founded in 2017, by Chester resident John D. Fitzjohn, to honor…