OUR HISTORY & OUR HERITAGE by Bill Kiefer
When I started to write about Fort McIntosh last week, it really was just about how to spend a pleasant hour on the banks of the Ohio River in a very pretty town while learning something from reading all of…
Hometown News
COMMISSIONERS TO MONITOR KINGS CREEK EVENT PRIOR TO GIVING GO AHEAD FOR ANOTHER
Planners of the “Last Outlaw Revival on the Creek,” slated for August 27, 28 & 29 at the Get Together Picnic Grounds on Kings Creek will have to wait for the Hancock County Commission to send a letter to…
WEST VIRGINIA, HANCOCK COUNTY SHOW POPULATION DECLINE IN CENSUS
While West Virginia is urging former residents to “come home to West Virginia,” the most recent Census indicates more residents are saying “Goodbye.” The State experienced the largest population decline by percentage in the 2021 Census. It also showed…
New Cumberland Riverfest 2021
SATURDAY 9:00 OGHS Athletics Riverfest 5K 11:00 Opening with Mayor Will White 11-12:00-Oak Glen High School Band 12-4:00 Riverfest Car Show 12:00- John Edwards 1:00-3:00- Michele’s Dance Studio 3-4:30- Carlos & Shari 5-6:30- Bo Hog Brothers 6:45-8:15- Easy Street Band…
RIVERFEST ART SHOW
After a year’s hiatus due to Covid, the Riverfest Art Show will once again be part of New Cumberland’s premier Fall event on September 25-26. Showcasing the work of local ar&sts young and old, the art show will be located…
West Liberty University Keeping the Hilltop Safe
West Liberty University returned to wearing masks inside buildings today as a safety precaution due to the uptick in active COVID-19 cases across the state and nation. “We are committed to the safety of our students and employees. Because of…
NEW CUMBERLAND BEGINS MILITARY BANNERS PROGRAM
The city of New Cumberland recently began a program to honor the men and women of their town who have served or are currently serving in all branches of the military. Interested relatives of veterans and current military are asked…
Reading Nook By Kirsten Pierce
We hope everyone is keeping track of all the books they’re reading. We will collect everyone’s reading logs by August 31st and announce our grand prize winners September 1st. There are some really great prizes this year so make sure…
Pamela Casey
PAMELA FAYE (GRAY)CASEY 69 OF SOUTHPOINT OHIO (FORMERLY OF NEW CUMBERLAND, WV). BORN APRIL 30, 1952 IN NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV. WENT HOME TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOUR AUGUST10,2021. PAM WAS A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN BY FAITH AND DEVOTED HER…
Memorial Golf Scramble Set
First Choice America Credit Union made a generous contribution to the Ron “Fritz” Williams Golf Scramble to take place at Mountaineer’s Woodview Golf Course on Saturday, August 28th at 9 a.m. The outing pays tribute to the late All-America basketball…