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American Legion receives LEDA funds

Local News July 13, 2026

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 ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness

Local News July 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media ...

POLICE

Police & Courts July 11, 2026

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

Local News July 11, 2026

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 Several reductions in force have been rescinded as part of the personnel moves.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

Local News July 11, 2026

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 ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts July 11, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Sherri Lynn Hicks, state Route 45, Lisbon, vs. Earl Dean Hicks, St. Clarksville; divorce sought. Velocity Investments, LLC, Wall, N.J., vs. Cody Rohrmann, Bye Road, East Palestine; case transferred from Columbiana County Municipal Court. NewRez LLC, Greenville, S.C., vs. Albert Shultz, West Main Street, Leetonia, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for West Main Street, Leetonia property. DOCKET ENTRIES Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Lawrence L. Crum, et al.; judgment vacated, case dismissed. Municipal LISBON — In Columbiana County Municipal ...