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Ready, set, ewe!

There’s a girl in town who can not only haul to the nearest jackpot and win big, but also raise and sell her sheep wi

County valuation down

Weston County’s valuation dropped for the third year in a row, falling to $172,438,668, a 11.4% decrease from last ye

Flood rescue — Upton first responders rescue two people and dog

An Upton volunteer firefighter and three emergency medical technicians became heroes after they successfully rescued

Another look — State legislative committee to look into Hadlock’s actions

Investigations into Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock’s actions during the 2024 General Election will continue after

Board members bail — Down two trustees, board passes hospital budget

Following the defection of two board members, the Weston County Hospital board of trustees approved a $27.9 million b

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

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