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NEW CUMBERLAND LIONS REGULAR MEETING

President Dorothy Hawkes brought the meeting to order.  She offered the prayer and Lion Jennifer Meeker led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The minutes were accepted as read.  A letter from Leader Dogs was received outlining donation options.  The treasurer’s report…

HANCOCK COUNTY MUSEUM

            The regular meeting of the Hancock County Museum Commission was called to order at 2:15 at the museum by President Vivian Weigel who also led in the pledge to the flag.             Those attending were Vivian Weigel, Lois Carpini,…

HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY FROM WMC

WMC’s Labor and Delivery Department is celebrating the arrival of little leprechauns in honor of St. Patricks Day. One of those little ones, seen here in a pot of gold, is Baby Boy Conrad.  His mom is Rebecca Conrad of…

FIDELIS GAMMA CHAPTER MEETS

              The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Women’s Educators Organization met at Garden Grill Steakhouse in Weirton, WV, on March 2, 2023, with President Diane Higgins presiding.       President Higgins…

LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP;332 BILLS SENT TO GOVERNOR

[I W.Va. Legislature ends session with 332 bills sent to Gov. Justice WV Press News SharingCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The clock is ticking on many of the 332 bills approved by the West Virginia Legislature during the 60-session which ended Saturday at midnight. Numerous bills, see…

MORE THAN 25 JOBS MAY BE CREATED IN CHESTER

Heavy Iron Oilfield Distribution plan for a workforce of 100 when they are running a full tilt.  President Johnn Van Slykes anticipates that business should open in Summer2023.   The  businesss is relocating from Canonsburg, PA to the 30,0000 ft. spec…

OBITUARY: JUDY BARTLEY

Judith Ann “Judy” Bartley, was born on December 20, 1941, the only child born to Steve and HelenChlovechok Takach. Sadly, Judy passed away in her sleep unexpectedly on March 10, 2023, at the age of81. Judy grew up in New…

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES TO BEGIN

The Chester-Newell sportsmen club has 2 hunter education safety classes scheduled. March 26th from 1pm-3pm is for the gun hands on and test, for students who have taken the online course from the state, or the free course on the…

ATTORNEY GENERAL

 Release Date: March 9, 2023Attorney General Morrisey Successful in Urging Mastercard, Visa to Cease Plan on New Category for Gun Shop SalesCHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey declared victory Thursday after Mastercard and Visa announced they are pausing plans of…