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Hometown News

NEW CUMBERLAND LIONS HOST DISTRICT GOVERNOR

President Dorothy Hawkes brought the meeting to order.  She offered the prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  She introduced the evening’s guest, District Governor Jay Houser.  Lion Pam Stiles made a motion to dispense with the reading of the…

ZUROS NAMED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

          Paul Zuros was named County Administrator on a 3-0 at Thursday’s regular meeting of the Hancock County Commission.  A Weirton native, Zuros is currently Executive Director of Historic Fort Steuben.         David Wiley  whose nomination for County Administrator/IT Director…

COUNTY SETS TRICK or TREAT HOURS

NEW CUMBERLAND, WV – Trick or Treating hours in the unincorporated areas of Hancock County are set for 5:30p.m. to 7:00p.m. on October 31 and with Halloween right around the corner, Hancock County Sheriff Gittings stresses the importance of safety…

SCARECROWS ARE HERE!

The scarecrows have returned to Newell and can be viewed and enjoyed on the entire block above Laurel Hollow Park.  You can walk or drive to see the detail in person. Each entry was made by a local citizen Just…

HUNTER EDUCATION SAFETY CLASS

The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club: Has scheduled a Hunter Education safety class for October 25th, 26th, 27th, from 6:30pm-9pm Must attend all 3 days, or take the free NRA online class, then take the 2 hr hands on and test at…

OBITUARY: JAMES EDWARD DOTSON

James Edward Dotson, 90, of Newell, WV, passed away   October 2, 2022.Born February 11, 1932 in Shinnston, WV, he was the son of the late Claytie and Stella (Edwards) Dotson.Mr. Dotson proudly served in the United States Army, Korean Conflict.…