Yard of the Month
The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for July 2026. The winning yard belongs to Deidre Kearns who resides on Second Ave in New Cumberland. is pictured with Luke. She received a check along…
OBITUARY: Barbara Ellen Humbert
Barbara Ellen Humbert, 83, of New Cumberland West Virginia passed away July 25, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born April 9, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, the daughter of the late Durward Stanley Hurst and Esther Rosetta (Allen) Hurst.…
WV School Superintendent to Share State’s AI & Digital Science Framework
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will share the state’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Science Framework with educators during professional development sessions at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026.…
And Then Again…..by Tamara
The Fancy Lunch …….Were I too pick out the most memorable moment of the summer of 2026, it would be the launch of the “Fancy Lunch” at our house. The term “fancy lunch” was coined by my three-year-old great-granddaughter Emilia…
Newell to Make a Big Splash Saturday. August 1st
The 4th Annual Newell Fun Day is slated for Saturday, August 1. A variety of activities will culminate in a water parade better known as the “Splash Parade” at 4 p.m. If past parades are any indication it will be…
Hancock Commissioners Support Brown’s Island Area for Market Street Bridge Replacement
The Hancock County Commissioners voted to send a letter to the Brooke-Hancock- Jefferson Planning Commission supporting the Brown’s Island area as the location as the replacement for the Market Street Bridge. Brown’s Island has been vacant for 50 years since…
Hancock County June Property Transfers
Diversified Property Management to Luke Allen Bash, $45,000.00 Mingo Junction Steel Works to DOT, Division of Highways Cleveland Cliffs Weirton to WV DOT, Division ickie Haddon to Jessica Fisherm $121,450.00, Butler District Joy Lynn Summers to Brandon Joseph Mullins, Kayla…
PSC Settles Issue with Utility Pole Owner
CHARLESTON – Broadband expansion efforts were eased somewhat Monday when the Public Service Commission of West Virginia signed off on a settlement of some issues that divided utility pole owners and those wishing to attach equipment to the poles. The matter…
Hancock County Teacher is Finalist for Teacher of the Year
Morgan Bricker, a 20-year veteran teacher who has establishes student media programs at 3 high schools, is 1 of 7 finalists for Teacher of the Year, sponsored by the West Virginia Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Dept. of Education.…
And Then Again……..by Tamara
……There’s a lot I don’t know about important things. I mean there’s an increasing amount of stuff I do know, but that only highlights the need to know more. ,,,,,,,Bet you’re the same dear reader. Everytime you read an update…