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WVNCC HOSTS SPRING OPEN HOUSE

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will host an Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. – noon. The Open House will take place in person on all three of WVNCC’s campuses. Perspective students…

ATTENTION: FLOOD VICTIMS

Hancock County Homeland Security & Emergency Management New Cumberland Residents impacted by floodingDumpsters for flood impacted residents will be located behind New Cumberland Fire Department. Available for use from 10am-8pm through the weekend. Cleanings supplies are available at the New…

OBITUARY: John C. “Butch” Fazikas

John C. “Butch” Fazikas, 74, of Chester, WV., passed away peacefully, on April 3, 2024. Born, July 28, 1949, in Steubenville, he was the son of the late Charles Fazikas and Helen Gates Fetterman. Butch graduated from South Side High…

HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT

Chelsie Davidson, Weirton – Capias Cheryl Behanna, Newell – Possession with intent Meth/Possession of Crack with intent/ DUI drugs/ Possession with intent LSD Christopher Pickering, New Cumberland – Kidnapping/Domestic 3rd/Strangulation Cheryl Behanna, Newell – Possession with Intent Marijuana/Possession with intent…

Tony LaScola is Candidate for County Commissioner

My name is Tony LaScola, and I am asking for your support in the upcoming election for the office of Hancock County Commissioner.  My goals as County Commissioner are to make updates to key infrastructure, including accessible broadband internet and updating outdated water and sewage lines throughout the county. I also want to ensure our…

NEW CUMBERLAND FLOODED

Flood water that moved faster than anticipated resulted in some residents needing to be rescued by boat, with ambulances removing he most vulnerable from flooding residents, said New Cumberland Mayor Will White. The water was supposed to crest at 37…

HIGH WATER CLOSES RT 2 THROUGH NEW CUMBERLAND

Route 2 through New Cumberland is closed due to high water. The New Cumberland City Building is set up for cleaning supply distribution. The New Cumberland Fire Department and other departments will be out adding the community. They ask that…

NEW CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL

Reports of progress in several areas were heard by New Cumberland City Council. All members were in attendance to approve awnings for the new city building on River Avenue. Mayor White said the awnings were extremely sturdy and anchored in…

CAMPAIGN 2024

Political signs are sprouting quicker than weeds this spring and on May 14 you’ll be asked to make a decision on the few contested races. If you are a candidate for HANCOCK COUNTY COMMISSION, MAGISTRATE SEAT 2, HOUSE OF DELEGATES…