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Runners, walkers hit the course for 30th Marland Heights 5K Classic

WEIRTON — For three decades, the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation has offered area runners and walkers a chance to challenge themselves and have some fun. The annual Marland Heights 5K Classic took place Friday, beginning and ending at Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park, with a course weaving through the neighborhoods of Weirton's Marland Heights section. "It's 30 years and one goal," Parks Executive Director Coty Shingle said, noting the race has always been about bringing the community together. The history of the annual race can be traced to a former 10K event held in ...

Hancock commissioners hire outside counsel for opioid funding agreement

NEW CUMBERLAND — One week after deciding to seek outside counsel to represent Hancock County in negotiations over the distribution of a portion of the county’s opioid funding, county commissioners have selected a law firm. Commissioners, meeting in regular session Friday morning, agreed ...

Gains and gaps: Brooke, Hancock Schools dig into test results

School superintendents across the Northern Panhandle say they are proud of their students’ success and aim to help them improve in all their subjects, including those tested by the state of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Education recently released its latest 2025-26 testing data to the public on the core subjects of math, science and reading. HANCOCK COUNTY Kristin Bissett, assessment director for Hancock County Schools, expressed pride in the school district’s recent test scores. “Overall, we are thrilled,” she said. “When you look at overall proficiency, ...

Weirton native advocates for special education during Washington summit

MARTINSBURG — Berkeley County Director of Special Education for grades six through 12 Michele Tost recently represented West Virginia after receiving a Special Education Legislative Summit scholarship. Tost was one of six educators from across the country selected to advocate for students ...

Composing a picture

Craig Howell The Top of West Virginia Arts Council hosted a reception Thursday in celebration of the ongoing exhibit at the Summit Art Gallery, featuring the works of Evan Clough, titled “Simulated Process: Printmaking on Paper.” Clough’s work is the result of collaging and montaging ...