5/1 James L. Norton, New Cumberland – Possession of Meth. 5/1 Michaeal T. Strupe, Satsuma, Fla. – Possession of Marijuana/Obstructing x2 5/5 Lacie L. Haynes, New Cumberland – Domestic Assault 5/18 Jeffrey D. Powers, II, Newell – Possession x3/ Prohibited person possession of a firearm 5/19 Cameron C. Miller, East Liverpool, OH – Accessory 5/20…

Former Superintendent of Hancock County Schools Dan Enich’s statement, published in Hometown News on Wednesday, has now been sent by Certified Mail to the West Virginia Board of Education. This step is required to be done at least 30 days before a complaint is filed in Circuit Court against the West Virginia Board of Education.

New Cumberland Riverfest t-shirts are available for purchase at the City Building on River Avenue. Shirts are $25 for sizes small through extra large and $27 for sizes 2XL and up.

The New Cumberland Fall Fest and Parade Committee is selling American Flag kits for $10. The kit includes a 3×5 flag with a pole and mounting bracket. The kits are available at the City Building on River Avenue. All proceeds go towards the city’s holiday and Fall Fest activities.

Senator Ryan Weld (R-1st) attended New Cumberland City Council Tuesday to see if there were any projects or problems on which City needed his assistance. Weld was questioned by Council on the abrupt departure of the construction crew working on the Rt. 2 Bypass through town. Weld, and others, said they had talked to the…

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has announced the selection of Dr. Andrew Langrehr as the College’s ninth president. Langrehr will officially assume the role in August following the retirement of current President Dr. Daniel Mosser.Following a national search, Langrehr was recommended by a presidential search committee made up of Board of…

          WHEELING, W.VA – In partnership with local industry partners, West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is launching a new associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree program in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation this fall at its Weirton campus, expanding workforce education and training opportunities in manufacturing to meet growing industry demand in the Northern Panhandle. This…

Kody George will continue his educational and soccer career at Bethany College.  Kody was 2nd team All OVAC and also played in the boys OVAC All-Star soccer game.  Kody plans to pursue a degree in nursing. George, pictured in the middle front row, was joined by his mother, Stacy Camerlin, and brother, Kyler George. Principal Frank…

Since the State Board of Education took over Hancock County Schools on January 2026, much has been written, many officials have been quoted. Superintendent Dan Enich, however, has remained silent until today when he released this statement. This statement reflects my personal experience and is not meant to diminish the circumstances of others in Hancock…

Personnel approvals or disapprovals were conveyed at the Hancock Board of Education meeting May 26. The State Superintendent had already taken action on the requests since the Hancock County Board no longer has the authority to do so. An unpaid leave of absence was extended for Angela Salopek, cafeteria manager, for medical reasons. **Retirements were…

There are times in our government that shall remain in our memories forever. I’m sure when women got the vote was a forever moment. For those of my generation, the Fair Credit Act of 1973 finally meant women could get a credit card or a mortgage. That was good government. I served on the Finance…

Despite not meeting criteria for submitting plans for the structure they plan to construct and further information required, two of the County Commissioners voted to increase the $100,000 awarded to Family Care Excellence, a non-credentialed, faith-based organization, to $500,000. The Opioid distribution previously agreed upon included funds to pay the Regional Jail bill which will…

Alayna Leigh Bailey is 17 years of age and the daughter of Amanda and Dwayne Patterson of Chester.  She was a member of Pep Club, Key Club, National Technical Honors Society, National Honor Society, and Prom Committee. Her hobby is spending time with her grandparents, shopping, and working. Following high school graduation, Alayna plans to…

The 63rd graduating class of Oak Glen High School comprises 135 students. The 2026 graduates are; Brenden Storm Ates, Kaylee Nevaeh Atkinson-Eckstein, Alayna Leigh Bailey, Madison Elaine Baird, Brooklyn Dawn Barnhart, Katelyn Makenzie Barnhart, Joie Rakell Behanna, Emma Grace Bittinger, Derrick Philip Bowersox, Parker Todd Boyce, Nicholas Adam Boyd, Adysen Faith Brown, Izibella Madison Brown,…

The Highest Honor Students for the class of 2026-Alayna Bailey, Madison Baird, Derrick Bowersox, Nicholas Boyd, Faith Buchanan, Emma Everett, Calee Ferrell, Gavin Geisse, Giada Giambroni, Macy Hartung, Danica Holden, Kylie Holmes, Brayley Lash, Averi Martin, Maddox McKay, Cameron Michaud, Ella Paras, Sarah Robinson, Emileigh Schlotter, Tori Snider, Emma Stansbury, Ella Stewart, Emma Stewart, Haylee…

I rarely look at the mirror. In fact, I’ve sacrificed corpuscles by looking away when I shave. The guy who lives in there depresses me. He always appears ready to slink back to bed. And his face has old person lesions-the kind that hospitals use as pretense to pay for expensive equipment. Occasionally, like a…