Hancock County News

Joshua Michael Glasure of South 13th Street in Weirton - possession of a controlled substance, case dismissed.

Innovation is sprouting in Hancock County, and the appearance of the assistant principals from two county schools at Monday's board of education meeting proves it.

Some of West Virginia's largest cities can soon freeze and gradually pay down their daunting pension funding shortfalls, after the House of Delegates sent Gov.

The West Virginia Community Educational Outreach Service Organization, which has clubs in 52 counties throughout the state of West Virginia, concluded their yearly conference at historic Jackson's Mill in Lewis County on Oct.

The Boys and Girls Club of Weirton received a special gift of $21,250 in stimulus funds with the assistance of U.S. Congress Alan B. Mollohan on Friday.

The Hancock County Health Department has scheduled four free H1N1 vaccination clinics to offer more county residents within the targeted priority groups an opportunity to receive the vaccine.

Where is Weirton's pride for Brooke High School? Has it been forgotten that part of Weirton is in Brooke County? All high school students of Weirton should be celebrated for their accomplishments, not just those who live in Hancock County.

The GFWC-WV Woman's Club of New Cumberland met on Nov. 3 at the Swaney Memorial Library.

Nathan Mayhew of Hanover Lane in New Cumberland - domestic battery, charge dismissed.

Sixty-five public schools in West Virginia, including several in Kanawha, Putnam and Jackson counties, were honored as exemplary schools by the state Board of Education at a dinner Monday night at Embassy Suites.

Weirton City Council is set to face several expenditure agenda items at Monday's regular meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

One of the city's water department employees has received a distinguished award.

Applications are available starting today for Hancock County's 20th annual Shop With a Cop program.

Weirton United Way supporters and agency members gathered at the Serbian American Cultural Center Friday morning for the second report meeting for the 2009 United Way Campaign.

A Hancock County man is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly fled from Chester police Sunday morning.

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort will continue its tradition of distributing turkeys to the area's needy this holiday season.

Area residents and business representatives got a glimpse of what the top of West Virginia has to offer as part of the annual Top of West Virginia Showcase, held Tuesday at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort.

The Hancock County Association of Retired School Employees held its September meeting at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Cumberland.

The Hancock County Board of Education has agreed to accept two fuel tanks from SAL Chemical of Weirton at little cost.

The following cases were addressed in Hancock County Magistrate Court: John Anderson of Holberts Run Road in New Cumberland - speeding, fined $15 plus $184.50 in court costs.