WANTED…4-H TEEN LEADERS
Are you 13 to 17 years old, participating in Hancock County 4-H or would you like to join? Don’t miss our first meeting September 3, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Extension Office. We are so excited to start the 4-H…
Hometown News
OAK GLEN ALUMNI RAISE FUNDS FOR SCIENCE PROGRAM
Welcome back after summer! We have a couple of things happening with the Alumni with the new school year. LIGHT UP THE BEAR NIGHT IS FIRST. As in previous years we will be asking for donation to light up our…
WEIRTON ELEMENTARY TO BE LIL’ RIDERS
The Hancock County Board of Education cast a 5-0 vote approving Weirton Elementary change their nickname from “Stars” to “Lil’ Riders.” The change makes Weirton Elementary consistent with the Weir High Red Riders and has been overwhelmingly supported by the…
KESSEL SWORN IN AS COUNCIL MEMBER
Joellen Kessel was sworn in Monday, August 28th as New Cumberland City Council member. Kessel was appointed to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Nick Nolder. She represents Ward 2.
HANCOCK SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM
Governor and First Lady Justice announce 15 new counties added to Communities In Schools pro
LARRY PACK TO RUN FOR STATE TREASURER
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Larry Pack, one of West Virginia’s leading conservatives and most successful business leaders, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for West Virginia Treasurer today. Pack will announce his candidacy in his hometown of Charleston with his wife…
AND THEN AGAIN………by Tamara Pettit
I’ve sighted the enemy…….It is us and by us I mean the media. I never thought I’d say that. The media was the harbinger of truth. Writing fact-based articles quoting both sides and keeping their personal opinion to themselves.. Just…
HANCOCK COMMISSION APPROVES PARTNERSHIP WITH BDC ON 3-2 VOTE
A pledge of $39,675 towards a grant from the WV Development Office and a resolution supporting the Business Development Corporation (BDC) of the Norther Panhandle was approved by the County Commission on a 3-2 vote with Commissioner Eron Chek voting…
NEW CUMBERLAND FALL RIVERFEST SET FOR SEPT. 23 & 24
With cooler breezes from the Ohio River on their way, New Cumberland is set to celebrate it’s hometown heritage and charm with a two-day Riverfest on Sept. 23 & 24. Located on River Ave (aka Webby Way), the Riverfest spills…
LIONS PRESENT LEONARD JARRETT AWARD
The New Cumberland Lions Club held the annual Steak Fry at Tomlinson Run Park. The Prayer was offered by Lion Rick Tinsky with prayers said for the late Lion Tom Stiles and President Pam Stiles. Vice President Sally Greathouse presided…