NEW CUMBERLAND — In following a new state code, all buildings within the Hancock County Schools system soon will include signage displaying the words “In God We Trust.” Introduced in February by state Sen. Mike Azinger, R-Wood, Senate Bill 280 amended state code to require the phrase ...

COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is defending the state’s new budget after lawmakers added an amendment that requires proof of citizenship to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The law, which requires a citizenship database check, is under fire after pro-voting groups ...

CHARLESTON — Tim Armstead, a justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the first Republican speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates in more than 80 years, died Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. According to the state Supreme Court of Appeals, Armstead, ...

The Washington County coroner has identified the victim of Monday’s hit-and-run accident in Robinson Township. According to Coroner Timothy Warco, 46-year-old Brian Everhart was outside of his vehicle when he was struck by another driver. A report from Warco states that Everhart had ...

WEIRTON — The Top of West Virginia Arts Council will present “Stange Vases,” an exhibition by West Virginia artist and educator Brian Fencl, which will be on display at the Summit Art Gallery Thursday to Oct. 3. An opening reception will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the art gallery, ...

Weirton recently was recognized by the West Virginia Municipal League with a 2025 All Star Community Award in the category of Enrichment for its role in the Park Drive Development Project. Receiving the award were, from left, Helen Brancazio, city human resources director; DeeAnn Pulliam, ...