Hancock County

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Main Street in Weirton

WEIRTON, W.Va. — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Monday evening on Main Street in Weirton. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. in front...

Weirton Council Advances Increase to Municipal Service Fee

WEIRTON, W.Va. — Weirton City Council on Monday amended an ordinance to increase the city’s Municipal Service Fee to $5 per week. Officials said the...

More Money Troubles in Hancock County: Commission Faces $378K Budget Gap

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County Commission members are working to close a more than $378,000 gap in the county budget before a state...

$8 Million Emergency Loan Could Aid Hancock County Schools, But Cuts Loom

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey may soon approve $8 million in emergency loan funding for Hancock County Schools. The West Virginia House of...

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...
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