How grows the Magic Tree Garden in New Cumberland? Very well, thanks to the volunteers who educate and assist the gardeners who have claimed a bed this summer. While the recent torrential rains coursed through the garden, it did not…
……My mind filled with so many memories of politics past and better economic times when the Hancock County Commission honored past county commissioner, John Sorrenti. It wasn’t just about the 18 years Sorrenti spent on the Commission, it was about…
On Friday, the skies opened up and a deluge of rain fell on New Cumberland. Mayor Will White said the rain was coming at a rate of 2 inches per hour. Rain coursed down the hillside behind Commerce Street in…
Former Hancock County Commissioner John Sorrenti was recognized by the Hancock County Commissions for his decades of service to the county in a variety of roles. A lifelong resident of Weirton, he first entered the political arena as a Weirton…
by Tamara The West Virginia Board of Education has currently taken over the administration of 8 counties: Mingo, Logan, Upshur, Nicholas, Tyler, Boone, Hancock, and Harrison. At its monthly meeting, the WV State Board also re-elected Paul Hardesty to an…
The recent storm which hit New Cumberland damaged and took down old, dead trees which put homes at risk. Council voted to hire Jeremy Crow to cut down the trees. Three trees near the South Chester Street residence of Charles…
The Hancock County School Board has three new Board members and a new President and Vice President. Jeff Woofter replaced current Board member Chris Gillette as Board President. Gillette and Randy Swartzmiller are the Board members whose seats were not…
…….The 4th of July reminds me every year that it’s great to be free. As an observer of the Democratic process in action, I am constantly reminded of how precious the government we have in place is to keep that…
The Hancock County Board of Education will meet Monday, July 6 at 1 p.m. for its reorganizational meeting. Newly elected Board members will attend their first meeting and a new president and vice president will be elected for the coming…
