by Mark Patterson Contrary to popular myth probably originated by somebody who watched “The Black Stallion” one too many times, mammals classified as equine are not “born to run.” At least not while toting whip-slashing humans- even small ones who…
…..The rumors are true that Tenaska can lease the property under Tomlinson Run State Park for carbon capture sequestration wells. That wasn’t the case until less than six months ago. On April 20, 2025 Governor Patrick Morrisey signed SB 627…
The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) has recommended the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council approve Tomlinson PSD’s request for $5 million from the Distressed Utilities Account. The evidentiary hearing slated for October 29, 2025 has been cancelled…
Oak Glen High School Lions Club Scholar for October 2025 is 18-year-old, Sarah Robinson. Sarah lives in New Manchester, WV with her parents, Chris and Bridget Robinson, her brother Daniel, and her sister, Theresa. In addition to excelling in…
The Hancock County Community Educational Outreach Service, Newview Club, is pleased to announce the winners of their recent raffle. Each of the three winners received a gift card to Beresford’s Meats. Elaine Mehaffey of Newell was the winner of the…
The Hancock County Commissioners took another step forward in handing off the operation of the Hancock County Animal Shelter to the Jefferson County Humane Society at Monday’s meeting. On a 3-0 vote, the Commission accepted and approved a Lease and…
The Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its October meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President-elect Michelle Lewis.The Thought for the…
An informational meeting sponsored by an environmental advocacy group at the Mary Weir Library revealed there are more questions than answers to Tenaska’s application to build two wells in Northern Hancock County. The crowd at the meeting was sparse, but…
Fiesta Tableware Company and Tomlinson PSD have reached an agreement on interim rates charged Fiesta for potable water. On January 31, 2025 Fiesta claimed that Tomlinson was unable to provide non-potable water for Fiesta’s operations. Fiesta requested the Public Service…
By Mark Patterson I don’t believe in happy endings, frisbee-shaped crafts speeding here from other galaxies, some fat reindeer jockey who gives a flip about my Christmas, nor that ever-popular protector in the sky-the one who moved heaven and earth…