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Hancock County News

Hancock County Stories

Former assistant prosecutor charged with heroin possession, battery

Officials release name of Hancock Co. man killed in explosion

Off-duty officer's street smarts helping with possible stereo scheme investigation

Only On 9: Dispatcher helps family save baby's life over the phone

Man pleads not guilty to hit & run crash that injured parked motorcyclist

Weirton Medical Center CEO Endrich retires

3rd Annual McDonald’s OVAC Kickoff weekend set

Small town starting to see trickle-down economic boost from shale industry

Fletcher, Haggerty win primary nomination for sheriff's race in Hancock County

Preliminary results: Hancock Co. voters approve animal shelter levy

MTR Gaming posts $3.2M loss, but revenue grows

2 injured in separate crashes less than a mile apart in Weirton

Brief power outage affects some Weirton polling locations

Weirton officials propose suspending future May primary elections

Weirton officials give updates on city road construction projects

Intersection changes requested by community

Hancock County to adopt Project Lifesaver

Search for unmanned boat comes up empty

Court battle leaves Hancock Co. officials caring for 10 horses

Memorial held in Weirton for fallen steelworkers

Hancock Co. Courthouse evacuated after suspected natural gas leak

Weirton home destroyed by fire

Tri State Young Marines building teamwork, leadership and discipline

Tomblin takes last tour of old TS&T site before demolition

Reports: Drug courts effectively prevent repeat offenders

U.S. Marshals search for wanted Weirton man 

Census: Ohio Valley poverty levels reach double digits

Former Big Red star, WVU player sentenced for assault during commission of felony

Road causing controversy, confusion in Hancock County

Plans moving forward at former TS&T site

Authorities work to serve more than 40 warrants and indictments in 1 day

Dee Jays owner only serving Pens during playoffs

Animal shelter workers educate public about upcoming levy

Government wants to loosen speculators control of gas prices

Man admits to torturing and killing dogs during plea hearing

Texting and driving bill becomes law in West Virginia

Man wanted on assault, arson charges

Tomblin signs autism bill into law

Search and rescue team fears insurance rate hike

Suspected conman accused of stealing $45,000 from Hancock Co. home

Fugitive arrested in Weirton

Confirmed case of Legionnaire’s disease in Ohio County

Motorcyclist severely wounded during hit-and-run crash

Suspect in fatal Weirton burglary pleads to lesser charge

Man shot by officer: William Taft Harmon

Assistant prosecutor reviews surveillance video, says officer was justified in fatal shooting

Weirton police, good Samaritan rescue 2 people after fiery crash

Charges dropped against suspect in attempted Weirton store robbery that turned fatal

2 Hancock Co. residents victims of W.Va. triple slaying

AP Sources: WVa cracker site encroached on casino

Arcelor-Mittal to sell idle pieces of property

ArcelorMittal seeks approval from Weirton

Hancock Co. gambling exec tapped to lead Ohio casino

FIRST ON 9: Weirton detectives make major heroin drug bust

W.Va. jurists to participate in reading program in Weirton, Wellsburg

Local school resource officer explains procedures to keep students safe

West Virginia considering legislation to ban underage kids from tanning beds

Hancock Co. man faces murder charges in connection with girlfriend's death

Wal-Mart evacuated after a bomb threat

New Hancock Co. school stadiums set to open by football season

Fort Steuben Bridge Cleanup, Feb. 22 (Courtesy of Chuck May, Weirton)

Ohio River reopens in area of Fort Steuben Bridge implosion

Fort Steuben Bridge imploded, cleanup under way

ArcelorMittal Weirton hires new workers

Weirton City Council takes big step to avoid another water crisis

Congressman talks education spending in proposed budget

Man gets 3-15 years in prison for sex abuse crimes

Hancock Co. fatal beating case heads to grand jury

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on state Route 2 - Feb. 10, 2012

Child struck by vehicle on state Route 2

New Sheetz set to take over old car dealership

Suspects arraigned in connection with Hancock Co. beating death

Man dies after severe beating in Hancock Co.; 2 suspects in custody

Weirton man sentenced for assault

Death of Chester woman shocks neighbors

Police find woman dead, man unconscious at Hancock Co. home

Weirton police continue investigating pharmacy break-in; thief remains at large

Fire rips through apartment complex

Police investigate overnight robbery

Attempted robbery suspects facing murder charges arraigned in court

W.Va. attorney general teaches seniors to protect themselves from schemes

Gov. Tomblin pushing for texting and driving ban in W.Va.

Frontier phone outage fixed

Weirton Medical Center unveils new lab

Purse-snatching suspects arrested in Virginia

Fort Steuben Bridge demolition project under way

Senator Manchin seeks 'common sense' in DC

Hancock Co. lottery parlor robbed; getaway car same as one used in purse snatchings

Man coincidentally ends up driving behind his own stolen van

W.Va. candidates file to run for office; many sheriff's seats up for grabs

Candidate filing to begin in West Virginia

Multiple crashes land drivers in area hospitals

Fire breaks out at Chester home

Bank email scheme targets local police officer

Owners, dog warden talk about animal removal from Weirton home

U.S. Route 30 back open after semi crash

Local officers describe dangers faced after Wells Township officer hit by car

Woman arrested for school vandalism, residents react

Arrest made in school vandalism

Former Mountaineer bookkeeper pleads not guilty to stealing $12 million in horse racing funds

Hancock Co. seeking person of interest in burglary spree

Two suspects in court, third suspect died at scene

Mother of teen killed in break-in reacts to prosecutor’s decision

Hancock County Photos

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U.S. Marshals search for wanted Weirton man

Hancock County Videos

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Arcelor-Mittal to sell idle pieces of property

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Porch lights shine to remember, honor accident victims, responders

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Residents remember explosion one year later

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Zoning issue fixed before drilling company brings jobs to Weirton

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Thanksgiving travel up for Ohio Valley

 

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