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Mystery personnel issue — Hospital will hire consultant for up to $10,000 for personnel matter

Weston County Health Services trustees voted unanimously in a special meeting on June 26 to authorize CEO Cathy Harsh

Building a better bed — Intern designs, builds, more accessible and cost-effective garden bed

Garden enthusiasts at the senior center are going to do a little less bending and kneeling thanks to a local teenager

Declaring conflicts — Weston County approves conflict of interest form

After months of discussion, the Board of Weston County Commissioners approved a conflict of interest form on June 17

Long in the tooth — Average age increases and youth population decreases

Collectively, Weston County’s population continues to trend older as the years go by, according to a recent report fr

Budget concerns — Officials turn out to support county attorney

Responding to a plea from Weston County Attorney Michael Stulken, other public officials were joined by some resident

Recognizing sacrifice — Vietnam vet at Manor to have Purple Heart restored

It is not the sort of thing that shows up in a medical file or on a balance sheet, but a number of Weston County Heal

Episode 41 — Wild, Wild Weston

Bob and Alexis are joined by local historian Lucas Keeler, who takes us off the page to explore some of the more exci

Motorcycle fatalities — Two wrecks claim three lives

Two motorcycle wrecks in the region claimed the lives of three people last week, including a Newcastle resident. 

Continued support — Commissioners table rescinding resolution that created constitutional legislative vacancies

In another victory for those fighting to secure county representation in the state legislature, the Board of Weston C

Budget wearies — Harshbarger, Ballard seek input from hospital’s former interim CFO

Certain Weston County Health Services trustees are at an impasse with hospital administrators over the upcoming fisca

Fireworks for all — County dropping drought status as a result of spring moisture

Fireworks will be allowed everywhere but Upton for the 4th of July this year after the Weston County Fire District bo

Legal desert — District court facing myriad challenges

From a public defender crisis to money concerns, the 6th Judicial District Court in Weston County is facing struggles

Teen vaping — About 10% of Weston County students vape, facing ‘laughable’ fine

Since fall 2021 students who enter bathrooms at Newcastle High School to try to covertly vape risk getting caught whe

Episode 40 — Not So Fast

Governor Mark Gordon's decision to deny an appeal from Weston County residents that would have allowed citizens to ex

The cost behind the ballot counting — A look at election costs across the state

Growing the cash stash — Investment styles vary between government entities in Weston County

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