OBITUARY: MARK VERMILLION
Mark D. Vermillion, 64 of Chester passed at his home, where he was being lovingly cared for by his family, on Friday, September 8, 2023. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumor a year and a half earlier. He…
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NEW CUMBERLAND RIVERFEST PAYS TRIBUTE TO DEAR FRIEND JOHN EDWARDS
The New Cumberland Riverfest will officially begin the annual fest at 11 a.m. with Mayor Will White offering opening comments. The Oak Glen Bank will perform the National Anthem with the Color Guard from Boy Scout Troop 18 . From…
HANCOCK COUNTY AUGUST PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Martin Phillips, Mark Phillips to Christian Thaman M& E Company, Martin Phillips, Mark Phillips, Estate of Edward L. Phillips to Christian Thaman Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle to Richard Soplinski, Patty Soplinski Jeffery Gibbs to Roger Eimers –…
ABBI ELLIOTT NAMED HOMETOWN NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER/OWNER
HOMETOWN NEWS is increasing its ability to add innovative programs and enhance its ability to cover community news important to its readers ………while adding to family ownership. Abbi Elliott has joined the publication as Operations Manager She joins her mother,…
OBITUARY: CAROL ANN JOY
Carol Ann Joy, 61 of New Cumberland, WV , passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 6, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center.She was born on December 6, 1961 to Terry E Joy and Shirley (Crummitt) Joy.She was preceded in death by…
OBITUARY: JAMES LOY
James “Jim” Loy, 69, of Calcutta, passed away September 2, 2023, at UPMC-Shadyside hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born December 13, 1953 in East Liverpool OH, he was the son of the late Delbert and Sarah…
LITTLE MISS NEW CUMBERLAND PAGEANT
Sunday, September 24,2023, brings the Little Miss New Cumberland Pageant where young ladies dress in their best and vie for the title of Miss New Cumberland. The young ladies show their confidence and poise by walking the carpet. The crowned…
WILSON NAMED OAK GLEN MIDDLE ASST. PRINCIPAL
The Hancock County Board of Education acted on personnel issues at a special meeting Monday, Sept. 5. and took the following action: ** Amy Wilson was named Asst. Principal of Oak Glen Middle School’ **Patricia Boniti was transferred from countywide…
RIVERFEST TO FEATURE ART FESTIVAL
The New Cumberland RiverFest will again host a wonderful Art Show during the RiverFest on September 23rd and 24th, 2023. The theme for K-8th grade is “All About Fall” and high school students may submit any art piece. It is a…
OBITUARY: VICKI WEDGEWOOD Vicki L. Wedgewood, 69, of Chester, passed unexpectedly, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at East Liverpool City Hospital. Born, on June 29, 1954, in East Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Joann Wycoff McDevitt. She was a 1972 graduate of Oak Glen High School. Vicki earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from West Liberty University and later earned her master’s degree from Youngstown State University. Vicki retired from Beaver Local School District in 2005, where she taught third grade at West Point Elementary. She had an incredible passion for public education and enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a professional educator. Vicki was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester. A devout catholic who led by example, she served at the Gabriel House in New Cumberland and Chester-Newell FISH Foundation. Family was the most important aspect of her life and she worked tirelessly to provide for those she cared about. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings and most importantly spending time with her grandchildren. She was a kind-hearted and deeply caring individual who devoted her life to helping others. During the 90’s Vicki and her husband Gary organized the Northern Hancock Little League, and she proudly took care of every little detail for the program.She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Gary Wedgewood; daughter, Deanna Bellville and her husband, Greg; son, Ed Wedgwood; brother, Greg McDevitt; grandchildren, Finn and Ty Bellville and nieces, Kaitlyn Crane, and Faith McDevitt. Father John Neiman will preside over Catholic Funeral Rites at Arner Funeral Chapel, on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Locust Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with her family, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Arner Funeral Chapel, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. The Rosary will be recited Wednesday, at 7:30 PM. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gabriel House, 1016 Ridge Rd. New Cumberland, WV. 26047 and Chester-Newell FISH Foundation.
