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Hancock County

Break-In at Chester Subway Results in Arrests, Manhunt Continues

CHESTER, W.Va. — Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies say cellphone records and additional surveillance video have led to arrests in connection with a February 17...

Heartbreaking Cuts: Hancock Schools Slash Staff, 140 Employees Face Uncertainty

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County Schools has begun the process of reducing approximately 140 positions as part of efforts to address a multi-million-dollar...

WV Senate Approves $8 Million Supplemental for Hancock County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In its first Saturday floor session of the 2026 legislative session, the West Virginia Senate approved an $8 million supplemental appropriation...

Senate Finance Takes Step to Advance $8 Million for Hancock County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate Finance Committee has taken the next step toward providing financial assistance to Hancock County Schools. Committee members approved...

West Virginia Route 2 Extension Project Near New Cumberland Expected to Move Forward

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — The multimillion-dollar West Virginia Route 2 extension project in New Cumberland could receive final approval as early as next month,...

Nearly 13% of West Virginia County School Systems Are Under Full State Control, Including Hancock County

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. - State officials report Hancock County Schools is one of seven West Virginia school districts currently under state intervention due to...

Hancock County Commission Advances Ordinance to Dissolve Parks and Recreation Board

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Hancock County Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that would abolish the county’s Parks and Recreation Board of...

Weirton City Council Moves to Reopen County Road Fire Station

WEIRTON, W.Va. — Weirton City Council Monday night took the first steps to reopen the County Road fire station. Council heard the first reading of...

Firefighters Battle Ohio Valley House Fire in Freezing Conditions

NEWELL, W.Va. — Newell firefighters battled both a house fire and freezing temperatures Sunday evening while responding to a blaze at a two-story home. Crews...

Former Hancock County Deputy Sentenced to Two Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Circuit Judge David Sims sentenced former Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick J. Hoder Thursday following his guilty plea in November...
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