Hancock County Schools to receive new active shooter alert system

October 27, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Schools will be the first school district in West Virginia to implement an active shooter alert system. The initiative was officially announced during Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, with officials noting installation of the system will be in the works over the next few months and be available in each of the district’s eight school facilities. “This project has been in the works for a couple years,” explained Hancock County Schools Superintendent Walter Saunders. The system is being made possible through a $600,000 ...

Robotic-assisted knee replacements now available at WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center

October 27, 2026

WEIRTON – The orthopedic surgery staff at WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center has a new tool in their kit to assist patients in need of knee replacement. The hospital recently acquired the ROSA Knee System, providing the option for robotic-assisted total knee replacements, which officials ...

DeFelice, Shaffer Vying For Belmont County Commission Seat

October 26, 2026

MARTINS FERRY – Belmont County Commission candidates Dominic DeFelice and Franklin Shaffer, are seeking to be the next person to serve on the commission, replacing outgoing commissioner Jerry Echemann. DeFelice, a Republican, is the owner of DeFelice Brothers Pizza, which has stores ...

Photos and Video: Unity Center Hosts Annual Trunk or Treat in Benwood

October 26, 2026

The Unity Center in Benwood, in partnership with Temple Shalom, hosted its annual Halloween Trunk or Treat on Sunday. Children and families were treated to candy, pizza, games and more during the event.

Communication Bridges The Gap Between People And Police

October 26, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Ensuring that paths for engagement are open among various segments of the community is important for continued growth, area leaders were reminded during Friday's community engagement session at Zion City Church. "Since this is a time of collaboration among the police ...

Giving incarcerated fathers a chance at Belmont Correctional Institution

October 24, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE -- Men incarcerated at the Belmont Correctional Institution are participating in a two-day conference aimed at helping them be better fathers now and when they leave prison.  The second annual Fatherhood Conference, hosted by Passages Connecting Fathers & Families and the ...