FIDELIS GAMMA MEETS
FIDELIS GAMMA MEETS SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 The West Virginia Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Women Educators Organization met September 5, 2024, at Eat “n Park, Weirton, WV,…
Hometown News
AND THEN AGAIN…….BY TAMARA with Shannon
There are days in all our lives that are terror-filled when they occur, but humor- filled in retrospect. Since Shannon has moved into 610 Chester Street, New Cumberland, (also known lovingly, as the Webster house) her first priority has been…
SCHOOL BOND LEVY CAMPAIGN SET TO KICK OFF
Hancock County voters will decide on whether or not to allocate $10,650,000 to in a School Bond Levy in November. While focus may be on a national Harris – Trump race for President, the only local contested race for will…
JUST MY OPINION…..FROM TAMARA PETTIT
The Board of Education will soon embark on its campaign to pass the school levy. Safety of students is a big priority as it should be. But, very soon the legislature and boards of education throughout the state will need…
IT’S MAGIC!
No special potions or magic wands needed, a Magic Garden can be found in New Cumberland thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers with an idea that a community garden could flourish in the town. The idea was the brainchild…
New Cumberland Council Handles Numerous Issues
The entrance to the new City Building on River Avenue has been brightened with flower boxes and planters and issues regarding the final signoff on the building remodel have been resolved. City Clerk Tammy Jenkins said the City will receive…
CAR SHOW COMING TO RIVERFEST
The 2024 Riverfest Car Show will be held on Saturday September 28 from 12-3:00 P.M. The event will be located on the Fireman’s Field. The show captained by Mr.Jim Ewing, features a DJ, 50/50 drawing, trophies and room for one…
MEDIA RELEASE FROM SHERIFF SCOTT GITTINGS
Sept 3, 2024 As of August 29th, I terminated the employment of Deputy Pat Hoder after he was charged with possession of Child Pornography. We learned of the investigation being conducted by the West Virginia State Police in July of…
NEW CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL
New Cumberland City Council will meet Tuesday, September 3 at 5 p.m. rather than Monday September 2 due to the Labor Day holiday.
LAUREL HOLLOW PARK….A JEWEL OF THE PAST CONTINUES TODAY THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS
Laurel Hollow Park was the hidden treasure of Hancock County for years. Tucked away off Washington Street in Newell near the old Wells School, its onetime beauty for years was only known to residents of Newell and to those historians…