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Hometown News

FREE FISHING WEEKEND IN WEST VIRGINIA

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend will return June 10-11, 2023, and encouraged anglers and their families to plan a trip. West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is part of a nationwide effort to…

WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED TO TEXAS

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has approved up to 50 West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Soldiers and Airmen to deploy to Texas for up to 30 days to support Operation Lone Star (OLS) as a part of an Emergency…

OBITUARY: MARGARET “Peg” ADKINS

Margaret “Peggy” Adkins, 80, of New Cumberland, passed away May 25, 2023. Born May 15, 1943, in Weirton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy (Clark) Drake. Peg graduated from New Cumberland High School. She was…

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE SETS VISITS

 CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with northern West Virginia residents in June to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one…

HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S APRIL ARREST REPORT

4/1 Shawn Shultheiss, East Liverpool – DUI 1st 4/6 Mitchell Vincent, Chester – DUI 2nd 4/9 Milos Lekic, Akron – Trespassing/Public Intoxication 4/11 Carlee Blystone, East Liverpool – Shop lifting 4/12 Thomas Jones, Newell – Strangulation/Domestic Battery 3rd 4/12 Donald…

CHESTER CONCERT SERIES

The Chester City Park Board is selling tickets for a Summer Entertainment Package. Tickets are $5 each and you could win all the items listed. Drawing is July 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the concert. Tickets can be VFW, Connie’s…