Hometown News

Hometown News

COMMISSION APPROVES SCHOOL BOND LEVY

 The Hancock County Commission met Thursday, August 22, 2024 to unanimously approve the placement of the Hancock County School Bond on the 2024 General Election in November.  All three Commissioners voted in the affirmative with Commissioners Eron Check and Paul…

OBITUARY: EILEEN MCAVOY

Family matriarch, Eileen M. McAvoy of Chester passed Wednesday, August 21, after a long healthy life. Eileen was born on June 10, 1930, in East Liverpool. She was 94 years old. Eileen was the daughter of the late Theodore and…

OP-ED: ALPHA-GAL SYNDROME

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Growing Public Health Concern in West VirginiaIn states like West Virginia, where outdoor activities are woven into the fabric of our lives, the risks associated with tick-borne illnesses are well known. Yet, despite the awareness of Lyme…

LEGAL AD – ERGON

AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE Notice of Application Notice is given that Ergon West Virginia Inc. (EWVI) has applied to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, for a Construction and Modification Permit at the petroleum refinery…

HANCOCK ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR CHARITABLE TRUST

Over $1,000,000 invested in our community since 1999! The Hancock County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation was established with the mission of promoting charitable and educational service organizations and their activities. Funding for the Foundation is primarily from contributions by Hancock County Savings Bank as part of its Mission,…

OBITUARY: RAMSEY CONGO

Ramsey M. Congo, passed peacefully with her family by her side, Saturday, August 17, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 31 years old. Born June 10, 1993, in Weirton, Ramsey was the daughter of Gary…

OBITUARY: MICHELLE MURPHY

Michelle R. Murphy of Brighton Township Pennsylvania and formerly of East Liverpool passed at her home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Michelle was 43 years old, and she was born in East Liverpool on June 6, 1981. She is the…

NEW CUMBERLAND YARD OF THE MONTH

                The Calmbacher family of Ridge Avenue are the winners of the July Yard of the Month Award.  Their yard, which borders the post office parking lot, features a display of bright flowers along the side of the house as…

MOUNTAINEER GAS INSTALLS NEW LINES

Mountaineer Gas was in New Cumberland last week installing new gas lines in front of the soon-to-be-demolished property purchased by the State of West Virginia for the new alternative route 2. There were other areas, including that in front of…