Cumberland, OH

NEW CUMBERLAND — A man accused of embezzling from a local youth sports organization will be heading to Circuit Court. David Andrew Brown, 54, of Chester, was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate Court Thursday morning before Magistrate Steve Svokas. Arrested in late July by Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies, he is accused […]

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners are seeking an upgrade to the security systems at the main entrance to the county courthouse. During the regular commission meeting Friday morning, commissioners unanimously agreed to advertise a request for proposal for the purchase of a new X-ray machine. “This will be for the lobby in the courthouse,” […]

The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for September 2026. The winning yard belongs to Sara and James Springer who reside on Second Avenue in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the month award and a check to Sara and James along with the yard of […]

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. – Hancock County youth spent their summer learning about butterflies, bees, flowers and other important pollinators through an innovative program that combined reading with hands-on science and environmental education. From July 6 through July 31, Hancock County WVU Extension and Hancock County Schools partnered to bring the 2026 Storybook Cafe, The Great […]

NEW CUMBERLAND – While no longer providing legal counsel to Hancock County commissioners in relation to negotiations over one planned disbursement of the county’s opioid funds, County Prosecutor Steven Dragisich wants to make certain commissioners know where his office stands. On Aug. 14, commissioners, by a 2-1 vote, approved a proposal to contract with Pittsburgh-based […]

NEW CUMBERLAND — Five changes to Hancock County Schools policies currently are up for review by the public. During the Hancock County Board of Education’s meeting Monday, officials noted the policy proposals are now available for a 30-day public comment period. They include policies for the “Transportation of Students in Non-Conforming, Board-Owned Vehicles,” the “Use […]

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Twenty-one kindergarten through second-grade students traded traditional summer school activities for three days of hands-on science, health, and discovery during Hancock County WVU Extension’s Summer School Take-Over, held Aug. 3–5 at A.T. Allison Elementary School. The program was created as an alternative to Hancock County Extension’s traditional overnight STEM Camp and […]

NEW CUMBERLAND — The school year in Hancock County began with a few bumps but, overall, a good first day, according to school officials. Monday was the first day for students to report in Hancock County Schools, and Superintendent Walter Saunders noted he and other Central Office staff were throughout the county to help welcome […]

NEW CUMBERLAND — A Newell teenager is dead following an ATV crash Friday afternoon. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal crash that took the life of 16-year-old Carter Pesacreta. Deputies responded to the call at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wylie Ridge Road in Weirton, near the intersection of Anderson Lane. The preliminary […]

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — The Beaver Local boys topped a quad match Monday at Mountaineer’s Woodview Golf Course. Beaver Local shot a 160, followed by Weir with a 167, Oak Glen 169 and Weirton Madonna 191. Eli Stewart led Beaver Local with a 37, Brady McNear shot a 39, Andre Wiegand 40 and Britton Hickman […]