Stephanie Freeman
Stephanie Ann Freeman, 55, of Chester, passed away August 2, 2021. Born in Weirton, WV on June 5, 1966, she was the daughter of the late William and Donna (Westfall) Mercer. Stephanie was a former cook for Connie’s Corner in…
Hometown News
NEW CUMBERLAND TO PAY $59,155 IN FINES TO DEP
The City of New Cumberland will pay $59,155 in fines to the WV Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) for violations that occurred in the operation of its sewage plant in 2018 and 2019. Mayor Will White signed the consent…
A DAY IN LAUREL PARK
Thanks to all who came out to help in the Park. Shout out to Joe Boehn for hauling mulch and Bill Lamp for preparation.
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY ATTRACTS 47 NOMINATIONS
The West Virginia Derby, centerpiece of the racing season at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, has attracted 47 nominations including the winner of the top stakes for 3-year-olds in Indiana and the winner of the Arkansas Derby. The $500,000 Derby,…
AND THEN AGAIN………by Tamara Pettit
…….The $59,155.00 fine the City of New Cumberland is paying as a result of violations of the Clean Water Act is rough. A small city with limited resources has difficulty meeting the day-to-day needs of its citizens; maintaining its streets;…
West Virginia Northern Community College Criminal Justice Program can now be completed 100% online; also unveils new Crime Scene Lab on Wheeling Campus
Wheeling, W.Va — West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has announced changes to their Criminal Justice Program that will take place with the upcoming Fall Semester, which begins August 23. Students can now earn an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice…
HANCOCK COUNTY COVID STATUS NOW YELLOW
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…
WELLS JR HIGH TO HOLD REUNION
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…
CHESTERFEST SET FOR AUGUST 7
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.
Our History & Our Heritage by Bill Kiefer
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…