AND THEN AGAIN………by Tamara Pettit
……..I must admit I was really surprised to find housing was going to be a big issue in the coming years. Everytime I drive through New Cumberland there’s rehab or tear down work being done. I was really happy to…
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JUST MY OPINION …..By Tamara Pettit
The Governor still has not signed HB 5105, which allows for more vaccine exemptions for measles, mumps, chicken pox. I heard an interview on WVMETRO News in which he admits that he is not an expert on health issues and…
HOUSING KEY TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? The oft debated conundrum might well apply to the economic development mix in Hancock County. The influx of workers, permanent and temporary construction workers to the new industries locating here will need…
NEW CUMBERLAND LIONS CLUB
2nd VP Jeanne Cox brought the meeting to order and offered the Prayer. Lion Alan Lee led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were accepted as read. Communications were received from Leader Dogs. The treasurer’s report was placed on file for audit. Parade of Checks have…
OBITUARY: ARGYLE DILLON, SR.
Argyle L. Dillon Sr. of New Cumberland was called home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Argyle passed peacefully at the Marliere Hospice House in Spring Hill Florida. He was born on October…
NOT TO LATE TO TAKE ACTION TO KILL HB 5105
The bill that weakens West Virginia’s vaccination rules and put the State’s children at risk is on Governor Justice’s desk awaiting his signature or his veto. The Governor has indicated he has not made up his mind on which direction…
COUNTY COMMISSION JOINS FIGHT TO SAVE USW-CLIFFS’ JOBS
The Hancock County Commissioners voted unanimously to join the fight to save 900 jobs at Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton Tin Plate plant at their Thursday meeting. The Commissioners and the City of Weirton is sending a letter to President Joe Biden asking…
HOUSE BUDGET COMPLETE
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates adjourned Saturday, March 9 at midnight after having completed 280 bills, including Senate Bill 200, the budget bill. The bill, which goes next to the governor for action, covers Fiscal Year 2025: July…
OGMS HONOR ROLL
Oak Glen Middle School 2023-2024 Honor Rolls – 1st Grading Period 5th Grade Straight A Honor Roll: Reed Adams, Kamren Adkins, Khloe Ball, Leah Benedi, Dylan Blumling, Dominic Bosworth, Blaire Brown, Braxton Brown, Declan Brown, Jack Cashdollar, Wyatt Cashdollar, Cole…
SIX COMMITS TO PLAY FOR FAIRMONT UNIVERSITY
Oak Glen’s Ashlyn Six signed to play volleyball for Fairmont University on Monday, March 11. Six’s family and coaches joined her for the signing ceremony