Marjorie Jennings
Majorie A. “Marj” Jennings, 81, of Chester, went to be the Lord, Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born, November 15, 1939, in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Blaine and…
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Clifford Shenton
Clifford Charles (JR) Shenton, 86 of Chester, passed away peacefully at home August 14,2021.Born on September 19, 1934, son of the late Clifford W. and Iantha Shenton.JR was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1954. He proudly served…
LECTURE SERIES
The third in the Hancock County Museum’s Summer Lecture Series will be on Sunday, August 22. 2021, at 2:00 in the Hancock County Museum. Tim Brooks, Esq., noted local historian, will lecture on Pretty Boy Floyd in WV.The public is…
FOOTBALL FIELD TURF REPLACEMENT UPDATE
Work has begun on installation of the new turf at the Weir High Football stadium according to Joe Campinelli, Hancock County School finance director. The work at Weir High is slated to take 7 to 10 days and then…
YARD OF THE MONTH SELECTED
The New Cumberland Garden Club has selected the home of Alan and Peggy Lee as its July Yard of the Month. The home along Ridge Avenue contains a number of flower gardens along the house and porch as well…
Your Imagination Station
With Connie & Shauna My goodness, where do we even begin to tell you about all that’s been going on at the library since we were last together? Let’s begin with what the kiddos have been up to. They…
NC WATER PROJECT EXTENDED TO STILL STREET AND BRICKYARD BEND
After seven years of dedicated efforts, New Cumberland’s water project should see completion before the snow flies. City Council was informed at Monday’s meeting that the project is currently 34 % complete with phase 2 expected to complete by…
MR. WIRELESS CONNECTS IN WEST VIRGINIA DERBY
With a large group of owners and supporters from several states in the Midwest and Southwest looking on, Mr. Wireless collected his second consecutive Grade III win with a gritty score in the $500,000 West Virginia Derby for 3-year-olds Aug.…
NEW CUMBERLAND MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM UNDERWAY
“New Cumberland is proud of their many area men and women who have served in all branches of the military over the years. We would like to honor those individuals by decorating the town with military banners that show…
MUSIC & ART IN THE PARK SEPT. 6
Vendors, artists, crafters and artisans are needed to help make a Labor Day Celebration at Chester City Park even more special. Sponsored by Music & Art at Oak Glen, the event will take place Sept. 6 from noon to…