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Viola upsets Zatezalo in Republican race for District 2 House seat

WEIRTON – A political newcomer unseated a long-time incumbent in the race for the Republican nomination for West Virginia's House of Delegates District 2 Tuesday night. According to unofficial votes, Tony Viola of Weirton received a total of 626 votes, compared to 465 votes for incumbent ...

Three new faces joining Hancock County school board

NEW CUMBERLAND – Three new faces will be joining the Hancock County Board of Education in July, coming in to office shortly after the board has been stripped of much of its authority by the state. According to unofficial results Tuesday night, Tiffany Gale of Weirton, Melissa Bane of ...

Hancock County voters approve levies

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County voters overwhelmingly showed their support for two levies as part of Tuesday's election. According to unofficial results, the county's new levy in support of the Hancock County Animal Shelter received an approval from 68.55 percent of the voters, with 2,955 ...

Saltwell Road intersection reopens near county facilities

LISBON — Saltwell Road in Lisbon is reopened. Lisbon water department workers removed the barricades mid-morning Tuesday, allowing motorists access to the road from state Route 45 west to Dickey Drive and beyond. The closure of that section of Saltwell Road had been extended to May 14, ...