OBITUARY: SAMUEL CLARK
Samuel H. Clark, 71, of Chester, passed away February 26, with his loving wife of 40 years by his side. He was born February 19, 1951 to Charles and Ella Mae Clark. Sam worked as a truck driver for Starck Van…
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OAK GLEN GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM
Oak Glen Girls Track Roster Head CoachAshley Tharp Arner, Sophia 2022 (Sr) Barr, Carson 2023 (Jr) Dennis, Ella 2024 (So) DiLullo, Jennifer 2023 (Jr) Freeman, Hanna 2023 (Jr) Kintyhtt, Summer 2022 (Sr) Kliner, Hannah 2024 (So) Love, Samantha 2022 (Sr)…
WEST VIRGINIA TO SEND SURPLUS BODY ARMOR TO UKRAINE
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia National Guard and the Department of Homeland Security to help Ukraine by enlisting West Virginia law enforcement to donate surplus body armor. The WVNG and DHS will immediately begin collecting unused…
FIDELIS GAMMA MEETS
The West Virginia Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Women Educators Organization met at 12:00, March 3, 2022, at Garden Grill Steakhouse in Weirton, WV. President Diane Higgins opened…
OBITUARY: ERNESTO CHAVEZ
Ernesto Chavez, 68, of Chester, passed at his home, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born, March 17, 1953, in San Antonio, TX., he was the son of the late Cresenciano and Ernestina Cruze Chavez. He…
CITY OF CHESTER SEEKS BIDS The City of Chester will be accepting bids for the 9th Street Storm Sewer Drain Project. The project includes removing & replacing the storm sewer drain from 9th Street south approximately 400 feet. Contact Steve Shuman, the Street Department Supervisor, for more information and questions at (304) 670-9298. Sealed bids need to be submitted by April 4, 2022 at 5:00 to the City Clerks Office
CITY OF CHESTERS SEEKS SOLICITOR
The City of Chester seeks a City Solicitor to serve out the remainder of the term ending in July 2022. Applicants must practice law within Hancock County. Local residents are preferred. Interested applicants are invited to contact the City Clerk’s Office…
OBITUARY: MARY ANN COX
Mary Ann Cox of New Cumberland passed at the Weirton Medical Center on Monday, March 7, 2022, following a brief illness. She was 86 years old. She was born in Morgantown, WV., on June 12, 1935. Mary Ann was the…
FIELDS HONORED FOR 40 YEARS SERVICE
Lions Ed Fields (right) is presented the Chevron Award by New Cumberland Lions’ President Alan Lee for 40 years of service. Fields is the third generation of his family to serve in the New Cumberland Lions.
HANCOCK BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST REPOST DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL POSITION
An Administrative Law Judge has ruled that the Hancock County Board of Education must repost the Director of Personnel position and a new selection process undertaken. The decision was in response to a grievance filed by Oak Glen Middle…