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…
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…
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…
……..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…
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.…
Three new members will take their seats at the July 2022 Board of Education. Ed Fields led the ticket in a seven-candidate race that saw Board President Dan Kaser edged out of his seat by 58 votes. Weirton residents Gerard…
Incumbent County Commissioner Paul Cowey retained his Clay District seat in a three-way race against Brett Lemley and Ted Arneault, Jr. Cowey received 1,071 votes (36.16%) while Lemley received 974 (32.8%) and Arneault 917(30.96). Seventy five votes separated Karen (Baier)Valenti…
The Hancock County Board of Education took a moment to hear about a school bus driver who went beyond her assigned duties to help out a student. Superintendent Dawn Petrovich said she had a call from a parent who…
The race for County Commission is an important one for voters. Hancock County stands at a critical juncture. We continue to experience a decline in population. Businesses and industry have closed or are struggling. The economic development we have…
…….The military banners hung in New Cumberland are awesome. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional reaction I would have when I saw my Dad’s banner hung on the corner of Pearl and Chester Street right where his office used to…