By Jeff and Mary Anne Woofter (Editor’s note: We are so pleased to be able to bring you “Life with the Parkinheimers”. When we heard of Jeff and Mary Anne’s diagnosis, we like everyone else who knows this extraordinary couple were devastated. But, when we…
The volunteer who looked at an old school gym and saw the potential to make it a gemstone for community events was honor by the field house being named after him expressed shock and appreciation at the gesture. Councilman and Municipal Building manager Mike Dotson…
Appointees sworn in at Monday's meeting include Dean Makricostas, city judge; Tamera Jenkins, city clerk; Lester Skinner, chief of police and Kevin Pearl, city solicitor.
We all think we’re immune from a thief who infiltrates your phone, bank account, credit cards, e-mails and access to Facebook. How could someone do all this damage to you and your business? We’ve all heard “crooks are stupid”, but Hometown News is here to tell…
It is officially midsummer and I need to talk about my nemesis; the tomato My tomatoes to be specific. …..I love tomatoes. Childhood memories abound about fresh tomatoes. Taking one fresh out of the garden and eating it like an apple. Tomato sandwiches with just…
Letter to the Editor Against Carbon Capture Tommy OgdenHancock County [email protected] to the Editor
The Public Service Commission (PSD) of West Virginia has set Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. for an Evidentiary Hearing for Fiesta Tableware v. Tomlinson PSD. The hearing will be held in the Weirton City Building, Council Chambers. Tomlinson and Fiesta are in disagreement as to…
The Hancock County Board of Education met at noon, June 30 to handle personnel matters. Jim Chappel, a retired welding instructor at JDRIV, was appointed as the “Clerk of Works”, and will be responsible for ensuring the quality of workmanship is adhered to during the…
Can you have too many educational programs in higher ed? Does a new program in academia have to clear many hurdles in to be considered both needed and valid? Finally, is there a group of educators in our State charged with approving new programs? The…