As Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races prepares to host its marquee event, the Grade III West Virgina Derby, there is enthusiasm in the racing community given recent improvements and increased interest in the local product from a business standpoint. Mike Bish, who took over as…
In a hastily-called meeting only a week before its regularly scheduled meeting, Hancock County Commissioners Paul Cowey and Eron Chek appeared to do an end-run around legal counsel Mike Lucas. Chek was not present for the beginning of the meeting, but showed up to vote…
Maximum Effort, third in the Iowa Derby and Texas Derby in his last two starts, seeks the first win of his career in the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races on Sunday, Aug. 9. It may seem like a…
by Tom LaMarra WV GOVERNOR’S STAKES DRAWS COMPETITIVE GROUP The $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes on the West Virginia Derby undercard has drawn a competitive field of nine including Bracket Buster, who competed in Grade I stakes as a 3-year-old, and Neoequos, who competed in…
David Collins of 2834 Middle Run Road, Chester spoke to City Council Monday night regarding the lack of city services he receives, Collins brought his unpaid Municipal Service Fee bills with him stating if he receives no city services he shouldn’t have to pay the…
J J Grey, winner of the Iowa Derby in front-running fashion, and Trendsetter, who captured the Grade III Lexington Stakes at Keeneland in April, are among the eight 3-year-olds entered for the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races at…
……A CALL TO ACTION!! The engine that runs a small town is not money. It’s the volunteers. Think about what our communities would lack were it not for them. From those who give their time for council or committees…. to those who give long hard…
Weirton, WV – The Summit Art Gallery invites the public to experience Simulated Process: Printmaking on Paper, an exhibitionshowcasing a large array of work by printmaker and photographer Evan Clough.The exhibition will be on display August 3 through August 26, 2026. A reception for the…
David Andrew Brown, longtime treasurer of the Oak Glen Jr. Bears Baseball Association, was charged with embezzlement of $11,191.95 from the non-profit organization on July 28, 2026. According to the complaint, Detective Scott Little met with 7 board members of the Baseball Association on June…