Hometown News
WVNCC OFFERS SUMMER WELDING INSTITUTE
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will offer a 10-week Welding Institute over the summer starting June 2 through August 12, 2022. The course will run Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily.…
CONGRATULATIONS TO OAK GLEN SOFTBALL TEAM
Oak Glen High School’s Softball team scored a 10-2 win May 18 over Keyser to attain the WC SSAC Region 1 Championship. The team will return to Charleston to vie for the State Championship.
CHESTER CITY PARK RENTAL INFORMATION
Chester City Park Rental Information for 2022Badgley Pavilion (Indoor w/kitchen access) – $300 plus refundable $100 security deposit. Outdoor Block Shelter – $75 (No Deposit Needed) Outdoor Small Metal Shelter – $30 (No Deposit Needed)Outdoor Small Wooden Shelter – $15…
WV DERBY SLATED FOR AUGUST 6
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort would like to announce the 52nd Running of the Grade III, $500,000 West Virginia Derby, Saturday, August 6, 2022. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $10. Don’t miss out on the biggest day in…
ARNER RECIEVERS CEO SCHOLARSHIP
Ethan Arner, a senior at Oak Glen, was recently presented with a $500 scholarship provided by the Newview chapter of the WVU Community Educational Outreach Service of Hancock County. Ethan is the son of Renee and Alvin “Pete” Arner, of…
OBITUARY: TORI HUGHES
Victoria “Tori” Leigh Hughes, 29, passed away May 9, 2022. Born November 4, 1992, she was the daughter of Cristal Hughes and the late Jeremy Blackwell. Tori was a loving mother, an avid crafter, and a lover of all things…
OBITUARY: BRADLEY ROBERTS
Bradley Eugene Roberts, 60, of Chester, passed away May 14, 2022.Born October 11, 1961 in New Martinsville, WV, he was the son of late James and Martha (Bates) Roberts.Bradley proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a former…
AND THEN AGAIN…..by Tamara Pettit
……..Is the Hancock County Board of Education doing the right thing by using outside legal counsel? Board President Dan Kaser asked Superintendent Dawn Petrovich to explain to those in attendance the duties of the Board at the last meeting. Petrovich…
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SALE JUNE 4
Mark your calendars now to make sure you don’t miss the Strawberry Shortcake sale at Immaculate Conception Church, 1016 Ridge Avenue, New Cumberland. The second annual strawberry shortcake event will be held June 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.…