OBITUARY: SAMUEL MOORE
Samuel W. Moore Sr., 87, of New Cumberland, WV, passed away June 26,2024. Born April 3, 1937,in New Cumberland, the son of the late James and Myrtle (Brown) Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vonda (McAbee) Moore;…
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OBITUARY: ANNABELL CHURCH
Annabell Church, 90, of Newell, WV, passed away June 26, 2024.Born August 10, 1933 in Ripley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Cordilla (Crane) Hamilton.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Church; two daughters,…
CHESTER SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA
For the 33rd year in a row, the City of Chester will honor its nation and its founders and say Happy Birthday to the United States of America. And, it’s not just a day-long celebration for Chester’s residents, people from…
AND THEN AGAIN……..by Tamara Pettit
I am writing words I never thought would hit my pen or laptop. I am a Democrat. I think Unions saved lives and brought a living wage and humane working conditions to our people. I truly believe we are are…
OBITUARY: WILLIAM WATSON, ESQ.
William E. Watson, of Wellsburg, West Virginia, passed away on June 23, 2024. He was born July 31, 1936, the only child of the late Jefferson B. Watson and Mary Bush Watson. In addition to his parents, he was…
TOMLINSON PSD TO TAKE BIDS ON EQUIPMENT
Tomlinson PSD is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following vehicle. 2015 Cronkhite Trailer with 2 -5,000 lb axles GVWR 12,300 lbs is being sold as is with any and all faults. All sealed bids will be accepted…
LION’S PULLED PORK IS BACK
The next New Cumberland Lions Club Pulled Pork Takeout event is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. A Pulled Pork Sandwich – with…
DEATH OF CAT REMAINS VOLATILE ISSUE IN CHESTER; RESIDENTS CALL FOR STRAY CAT ORDINANCE
The death of a cat if 912 Neptune Ave., Chester on June 20 has raised a firestorm of controversy on Facebook and resulted in the person allegedly responsible for killing the cat being charged with animal cruelty. A criminal complaint…
OAK GLEN CLASS OF 72 NEEDS HELP WITH ADDRESSES
The Oak Glen Class of 1972 will be holding a 52-Year Reunion Sept 20 & 21 this year. They are still in need of addresses and/or info (ex. are they on FB?) for several people. Any information can given to…
HANCOCK BOE TAKES PERSONNEL ACTION
Though Simmer is in full swing, the Hancock County Board of Education is taking action to best prepare for the 24/25 school year. Personnel changes were made at Monday’s Board of Education meeting with positions abolished and positions consolidated. Chris…