Hancock County currently has 15 active COVID cases. According to Jackie Huff, Dept. of Health administrator, the County’s COVID rate is now considered moderate. She anticipates testing clinics to begin again as concern for COVID transmission escalates once again…
A full weekend full of activities for those who attended Wells Junior High School is Newell is slated for August 27-29. An ice breaker will be held at the Chester American Legion Friday, August 27 after the Oak Glen…
Set you calendar for a day’s worth of entertainment. Live local music will be featured at the Chesterfest at Chester City Park on August 7 from noon until 8 p.m.
About three weeks ago I mentioned that I spent the Independence Day Holiday watching several inspiring offerings on television. One of those happened to be the movie “Gettysburg.” I have watched the movie at least six or seven times in…
Are you busy? Things just seem to be going a thousand miles per hour lately around here. Everyone seems to be running a bit ragged (I definitely include myself in that description). What has happened? What has gotten life so…
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…
Betty Pierce, 77, of New Cumberland, passed away July 20, 2021.Born May 11, 1944 in Washington, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Homer Pierce and Lelia (Runkle) Pitcock.Betty enjoyed walking and taking care of cats. She attended the…
James “Jimmy” Lloyd, 47, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away July 19, 2021.Born April 6, 1974 in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of Deborah Baker (Chad) Black of New Cumberland and the late James LloydJimmy volunteered at the Steubenville Mission.Also…
Frederick “Phil” Lang III, 63, of New Cumberland, passed away July 15, 2021.Born April 14, 1958 in Weirton, WV, he was the son of the late Frederick and Willa (McKinney) Lang II.Phil worked for Maxwell Welding & Machine. He was…
The Hancock County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) will be holding the second From Garden to Pantry – Preserving What You Grow workshop on Wednesday, August 18 beginning at 10 a.m. at Camp Aura. If enough interest is shown a…