WEIRTON — A new class of students is searching for opportunity as part of a partnership between Hancock County Schools and WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center. The Project SEARCH program in Weirton celebrated the beginning of its second year Monday, welcoming six high school seniors — ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — The Oak Glen community is grieving the loss of one of its own. Hancock County deputies are investigating a fatal all-terrain vehicle crash which claimed the life of Carter “Boo Boo” Pesacreta, 16, of Newell, Friday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Department reports that deputies responded to a call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday on Wylie Ridge Road, near the intersection of Anderson Lane, for an ATV crash. Preliminary investigations indicate Pesacreta lost control of the vehicle, resulting in it leaving the roadway and rolling over an embankment. “It’s ...
WEIRTON — The City of Weirton's public transit program is providing more opportunities for area residents to get a ride. In the coming days, Weirton Ride will be growing the number of routes it provides riders looking for a way to get around the city. “We're adding to the existing ...
STEUBENVILLE — Attorneys representing the developer planning to build senior citizen housing on a forgotten Catholic cemetery at the top of Washington Street hill have withdrawn a petition to disinter any remains found on the property, though they retained the option to refile. The decision ...
WEIRTON — The new president of West Virginia Northern Community College is taking some time to get to know the area as he moves into the role. Andrew Langrehr was announced as the community college's ninth president in June, following the retirement of Daniel Mosser. Tuesday morning, he ...
WEIRTON – One Weirton church celebrated its history and contributions to the community during almost a century of service. Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly welcomed members – past and present – along with other guests from the community on Sunday to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the ...
