NEW CUMBERLAND — With a packed agenda of personnel matters before them, members of the Hancock County Board of Education heard concerns about the availability of counselors and other student support positions for the coming…
Morrisey announces $1.8M for Follansbee water improvements
FOLLANSBEE — A long-planned water system improvement project is set to get under way in the Follansbee area, with the…
Parole hearing slated for former Hancock Co. Sheriff's deputy
NEW CUMBERLAND — A former Hancock County sheriff's deputy who was sentenced to prison in February for possession of child…
Country music sounds
Craig Howell Chelsea Householder performed at the gazebo in Follansbee Municipal Park, Monday, as part of this summer’s Monthly Monday…
Brooke BOE honors state champion coach, student achievements
WELLSBURG — A coach who earned state recognition and students who excelled in athletics and the arts were recognized during…
Beatty Park death due to fall, coroner reports
STEUBENVILLE — A man found dead by hikers last week appeared to have fallen, Police Chief Wes Crawford said Monday.…
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Community
Teen sentenced to prison in St. Clairsville bomb threat case
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Larry Allen Harvey was sentenced Monday to four years, six months…
Local Sports
Lowe's 10th-inning hit rallies the Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the…
Guardians-Reds game postponed due to rain; day-night doubleheader set today
Wheeling fends off Parkersburg for three-peat of legion state titles
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football changed the date of the home matchup against Ohio, which moved…
WVU football moves 2027 Ohio game up to season-opener
Business
Clara Potenzini earns DAISY Award
STEUBENVILLE — Clara Potenzini of Trinity Health System has received the DAISY Award for…
Editorials
Michael Barone: Dropping candidates is not a sign of strength
It's beginning to be a habit. It, in this case, is the messy business of center-left political jettisoning one leader suddenly deemed unelectable and, without resort to the usual rules or democratic procedure, designating a replacement. It's the process that came fairly close to giving Americans President Kamala Harris in 2024. It's happening not…
Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down
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Local Columns
Do we need another option for a new bridge?
While transportation officials, state legislators and members of Congress have been deep into the process of planning a replacement for the Market Street Bridge, with a focus connecting an area in downtown Steubenville with an area of West Virginia Route 2 between Weirton and Follansbee, the Hancock County Commission decided to throw their own…
Craig Howell: Following a path to community leadership
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West Virginia News
Capito addresses floods, military action and potential government shutdown
WHEELING — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito pledged her support for those affected by extreme flooding this week in West Virginia and said she would provide any needed help in obtaining federal assistance once damage is assessed. Capito, R-West Virginia, spoke with state reporters via teleconference Thursday and reported it was a beautiful day…