DECEMBER 18-24 CALENDAR



CHARLESTON, WV –The Jennings Randolph Bridge, which carries US 30 across the Ohio River between Chester, West Virginia, and East Liverpool, Ohio, has been closed temporarily for repairs. A safety inspection of the structure discovered an issue which requires repair. A…

Jaimee Szymanski was named an innovator in her field by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Szymanski is the founder and owner of Dynamic Dyslexia and Speech in Weirton, WV. Her interest in dyslexia began when her younger sister was diagnosed with…


Custom Cookies by Kayla will be hosting a cookie decorating class for beginners on Saturday, December 9th. The class will be from 9am to 11am at the New Cumberland Nazarene Church. All supplies will be provided, as well as, hot…

James Melvin Simmons, of Newell, W VA passed away the morning of November 30th 2023, in the comfort of his home located in Sacramento, CA. He lived 86 years full of life, service to his country, laughter, adventure, and joy. …

The city of New Cumberland will hold its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 5:00 pm. Entrants will line up in Fuccy’s lot on Second Avenue before they proceed along Ridge Avenue, down Station Hill, and end…

The Newell Volunteer Fire Department will be escorting Santa in Newell on Saturday, December 16th at 10 am. The sounds from the sirens on the fire truck will announce when Santa is near.


Join the Swaney Memorial Library and Santa this Saturday, December 2nd at 9:00 am for breakfast with the Big Man himself at the New Cumberland VFW. The event will include breakfast, a story, and crafts. Children 1 and under are…