Wakim Chapman Re-Elected To W.Va. Senate District 1

November 4, 2026

WHEELING – The Northern Panhandle has voted to retain the senator representing them in the West Virginia Senate, and retained a Republican seat there in the process. Incumbent State Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, R-Ohio, defeated…

McGeehan elected to another term in District 1 House seat

WEIRTON – Pat McGeehan held off a challenge from a political newcomer Tuesday to be elected to another term in…

Viola takes win in District 2 W.Va. House race

WEIRTON – Tony Viola will be representing the Second District in the West Virginia House of Delegates following Tuesday's election.…

Willis takes top spot in District 3 W.Va. House race

WELLSBURG – Republican incumbent Jimmy Willis will be returning to Charleston after holding off challenges from two other candidates in…

Viola takes win in District 2 W.Va. House race

WEIRTON – Tony Viola will be representing the Second District in the West Virginia House of Delegates following Tuesday's election.…

Jones holds off challenge from Bates in Hancock Commission race

NEW CUMBERLAND – Ronnie Jones will be adding the title of Hancock County commissioner to his list of roles beginning…

Community

Weirton native plans book signing

WEIRTON – An area native who has contributed numerous times to the “Chicken Soup…

Bus stop gets into the spirit

STEUBENVILLE – Jefferson County Educational Service Center Virtual Learning Academy is partnering with Franciscan University of…

JCESC Virtual Learning Academy launches tutoring service

Police Reports

Local Sports

Vegas scores late to top Pens

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tomas Hertl's second goal of the night with 32 seconds left…

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas by Judge Andrew J. Santoli ruled in favor of Cleveland…

Court rules in favor of Glenville, OHSAA to appeal

MORGANTOWN – West Virginia got hit with a wake-up call on opening night. The 24th-ranked Mountaineers…

No. 24 WVU women get a scare in opener

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football ruled out defensive lineman Corey McIntyre Jr. on Friday night before…

WVU DL McIntyre looking to get back on the field

Business

FOR BUSINESS: Quick takes

-- Thumbnail Faldowski JOINS STAFF: Sarah Faldowski has joined the staff at Cedar One…

New ownership

Harrison Community Hospital expands monitoring capabilities

Quick takes

Do you attend the high school plays and musicals in your area?

Editorials

Sports referees need safety and support

Refereeing isn’t supposed to be dangerous. But those who (often volunteer to) do so are increasingly facing dangers to their mental health and wellbeing AND their physical health while they are trying to do their jobs for our kids. During a Steubenville-New Philadelphia boys soccer game this week, an official was injured so badly…

Capito Has Proven She Works For Us

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Michael Barone: The long rise of the new Democratic Party

Local Columns

Craig Howell: The election season is coming to an end

It will all be over come Tuesday night. This isn't meant to sound morbid, but it's the reality. The election of 2026 will come to an end sometime Tuesday night, bringing to a close months of campaigns, advertisements, public appearances, a mixture of truth and lies plus everything else candidates do. Saturday is the…

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