CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the first statewide school therapy dog program in West Virginia. The program, called Friends With Paws, will place certified therapy dogs in schools across the state, providing companionship and…
CHESTER LIONS BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY – The Sacred Heart Confirmation Class, Lions Club members, family, and friends recently helped the Easter Bunny fill more than 3000 eggs for the cub’s upcoming annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and…
Newell Volunteer Fire Department member Mike Nixon returned to the Hancock County Commission March 24 to ask the Clean Air Act be revoked. Nixon, who said the Newell VFD lost $400,000.00 since the smoking ban was enacted, said SB…
William “Bill” Triplett, 86, of Newell, WV, passed away March 15, 2022.Born February 3, 1936 in Ashland, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Jesse and Opal (Salyers) Triplett.He served in the United States Army. He was a retired…
With a week left in the filing period, only five candidates have filed for office in the Chester Municipal election. Those filing to date are: Mayor – Ed Wedgewood; City Clerk – Courtney SanloWard ;Ward 2 – John Woodruff ;…
Joseph F. Parsons, 74 of East Liverpool, passed at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville on Monday, March 21, 2022, following a brief illness. Joe was born in Cleveland Ohio on September 22, 1947. He was the son of the late…
George “Duane” Thrasher, 75, of Williamsfield, Ohio, passed away March 18, 2022. Born in East Liverpool, Ohio on May 31, 1946, he was the son of the late Cecil and Mary (McCrea) Thrasher. He served in the United States Navy.…
INVITATION TO BID The City of Chester, West Virginia, is accepting bids for a project to provide improvements to the communication lines in the municipal building, to update the camera system in the building, and implement a new door access…
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIAIn accordance with Code § 11-8-14, as amended, the Council proceeded tomake an estimate of the amounts necessary to be raised by levy of taxes for thecurrent fiscal year, and does determine and estimate the several amounts…
Sophia Arner, 18, is the March recipient of the Lion’s Club Scholar of the month. She is the daughter of Pete and Renee Arner of Chester. She has a twin brother, Ethan. A senior at Oak Glen High School, Sophia…