NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners are seeking an upgrade to the security systems at the main entrance to the county courthouse. During the regular commission meeting Friday morning, commissioners unanimously agreed to advertise a…
More blood donors needed to help sickle cell patients
WEIRTON — Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing medical treatments, including those living with sickle cell…
The Price of Patriotism: Invoices roll in for Gov. Morrisey's America 250 celebration
CHARLESTON — Invoices are still coming in for Gov. Patrick Morrisey's Capitol City Celebration, the four-day festival in Charleston to…
Portion of South 11th Street to be closed for maintenance Tuesday
WEIRTON - A portion of South 11th Street will be temporarily closed to traffic Tuesday, to allow for maintenance, according…
Friendly competition coming to First Fridays
STEUBENVILLE — Looking for a little friendly competition? September's First Fridays on Fourth is the place you will want to…
Hancock prosecutor offers thoughts on use of opioid funds
NEW CUMBERLAND – While no longer providing legal counsel to Hancock County commissioners in relation to negotiations over one planned…
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Community
New Vrindaban Community Hosts First Open House At Palace Of Gold
NEW VRINDABAN – Practicing Krishnas living in the New Vrindaban community want the outside…
SMITHFIELD — The Friendship Park District will host a public dedication ceremony Sept. 12 for Jefferson…
Jefferson County Heritage Tree to be planted at Friendship Park
RAYLAND — OhioRISE welcomed some familiar friends and made new contacts during the Jefferson County Fair’s…
OhioRISE welcomes all to Inclusion Night at Jefferson County Fair
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Local Sports
Two inducted to Buckeye Local Ring of Honor
YORKVILLE – A former football coach known for his winning ways on and off…
STEUBENVILLE - Seven proved to be a lucky number for the Big Red girls' soccer team…
Big Red hands St. C its first loss
CADIZ — Toronto continued its strong start to the 2026 season with a three-set sweep against…
Toronto sweeps Harrison to stay undefeated
GIRLS SOCCER OAK GLEN TOPS WEIR HIGH NEW MANCHESTER - The Oak Glen girls soccer team…
Prep Roundups
Business
Indian Creek’s Marshall honored as Nutrition Group Director of the Year
WINTERSVILLE — Nicole Marshall has made it her mission to nourish students while they…
Editorials
Michael Barone: The long rise of the new Democratic Party
Can I claim to have predicted, way back in 1988, the result of Michigan's fiercely contested Democratic primary for U.S. senator this week? The developments that have made Abdul El-Sayed -- who lost the 2018 gubernatorial primary to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) by 20 percentage points -- a winner over Rep. Haley Stevens were…
Michael Barone: Dropping candidates is not a sign of strength
Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down
The battle to establish, and keep, our country
Local Columns
Craig Howell: Fall is getting into full 'Swingo' in West Virginia
I guess one of West Virginia Tourism's latest marketing campaigns has done well, as Swingo is has launched for a second season. For those uninitiated into the movement, Swingo is a combination game and travel effort, originally launched in the spring, and aimed at residents and visitors traveling throughout West Virginia to “check in”…
Craig Howell: Local media still important for our communities
Craig Howell: Getting ready for those autumnal celebrations
Craig Howell: Ready to celebrate Weirton's honored citizens
Obituaries
HERMAN BORKOSKI
Herman E. Borkoski, 88, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Friday, August 28, 2026, at Trinity West Medical Center, in Steubenville, OH. Arrangements pending with Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH.
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