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Revolutionary War memorial dedicated in East Liverpool

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool celebrated the dedication of its new Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial Monument Saturday. After a short speech on the steps of the East Liverpool City Hall by Mayor Bobby Smith, who was joined by council members Brian Kerr, Deb Danver and Andrew Arcuragi, ...

American Legion receives LEDA funds

NEW CUMBERLAND — The American Legion Post 10 building in Weirton will receive upgrades thanks to an allotment of state funds secured by a local state senator. Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, attended Thursday’s meeting of the Hancock County Commission to announce the awarding of nearly $43,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance funds for the veterans organization, which is located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave. “These are funds available to local organizations,” Weld explained of the LEDA funds, which are appropriated by the West Virginia Legislature and typically used by local ...

POLICE

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy returned a call at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday to an out-of-state person regarding a trespass complaint involving a property on Walnut Street, Rogers. The person said they live out of state, but someone may have moved into a property they had for sale that’s in unliveable condition. The deputy checked the residence and found signs someone moved in, but there was no one there.

Hancock school board reviews personnel moves in preparing for school year

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Schools officials are preparing for the upcoming school year, working to finalize staffing for the district. “We’re currently working through our postings,” Superintendent Walter Saunders said. “This has been quite a task.” The Hancock County Board of Education reviewed several personnel decisions during its organizational meeting Monday, with all matters already approved under the authority of West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt. Several reductions in force have been rescinded as part of the personnel moves. Those ...

CNBC: Ohio works for No. 1 rating

Why yes, Ohio wants your business, and a global business and financial news outlet is exclaiming the wonders of the Buckeye State’s business-friendly landscape. CNBC announced on its broadcast Thursday that Ohio is America’s Top State for Business in 2026.The network cited the state’s business costs, infrastructure, market access, electrical power capacity and inventory of shovel-ready sites in making its decision. Ohio’s housing costs also are among the most affordable nationwide, CNBC reported. “When I took office, I promised to ‘plant the seeds’ of long-term ...