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W.Va. DOE takes control of Hancock County Schools

CHARLESTON — Hancock County Schools is now under the control of the West Virginia Department of Education. The decision came during an emergency meeting of the state Board of Education Friday morning in Charleston, with unanimous approval by the members participating. “We don’t like to sit here and be the bad guys,” explained state board President L. Paul Hardesty, noting the difficult decision placed on them Friday. “This board has to make some very tough decisions. But we must operate within code while also protecting the children and taxpayers of our state. We have ...

Ohio Valley companies learn about becoming second chance employers

WHEELING — The message on the Rev. Philip Cooper’s baseball cap sums up his goal and message regarding addiction recovery — “Stigma Slayer.” Cooper, a recovering drug addict who has been sober for many years, brought his message and ideas to a group of local agencies trying to help ...

Dragway frustrations continue to grow

STEUBENVILLE — Freebird Dragway owner Ed Glover and his supporters might have gone too far in their social media campaign to pressure county officials into extending the lease held by the business at Friendship Park. At Thursday’s meeting, the Jefferson County commissioners made it clear that as far as they’re concerned, if the drag strip returns for the 2026 season it should be under new management. “As far as the current owner, Ed Glover, at this point I really don’t want to do business with him,” Commissioner Eric Timmons said. “This is not the type of person ...

Youngstown State earns Carnegie recognition

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has been awarded the Carnegie Foundation Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national recognition, for demonstrating a strong, ongoing commitment to meaningful, sustainable and vibrant partnerships with the Mahoning Valley region and beyond. “For us at YSU, the city of you and the communities in which we are connected, the Carnegie Foundation’s Elective Classification for Community Engagement represents a culture of grit, gratitude and enormous generosity,” Amy Cossentino, dean of the Sokolov Honors College and associate ...

Maple Heights mayor to run for Ohio auditor

Ohio Democrats have finally filled their statewide ticket with Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell saying she will run for auditor. Blackwell said she is running for auditor “to make Ohio a safe and affordable place to live for working families across the state. For too long, our state ...

Morrisey touts ‘West Virginia’s comeback’ in second State of the State address

CHARLESTON — With his first year as governor of West Virginia in the rear-view mirror, Patrick Morrisey used his second State of the State address Wednesday night to lay out a vision for doubling down on what he called “West Virginia’s comeback.” Morrisey addressed a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature, which gaveled in at noon Wednesday to begin its regular 60-day session. There were 316 House bills introduced Wednesday, and 249 bills introduced in the state Senate, with committee meetings for each body scheduled to begin today. First Lady Denise Morrisey, ...