Reflections by Jeremy Alger
I keep a running list of ideas for this column. There have been weeks when the deadline for print has been approaching and my mind was empty! So I have learned to keep this list handy and stay ahead of…
Hometown News
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend to take place this Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13
Gov. Jim Justice is once again calling all West Virginians to grab their favorite fishing pole and get their bait and tackle box ready, because West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is back this Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13.…
New Cumberland City Council
New Cumberland City Council received an update on the Water Project at Monday’s meeting. Randy Watson of Thrasher Construction told Council that the contractor for the first phase has a supply chain issue and is awaiting the delivery of…
Hancock County Commission
Hancock County Commissioners received a letter from Ergon Vice President of Refining Doug Burdick expressing appreciation and praise for responders who “raced to the scene to help” when a fire erupted at Ergon in Newell on May 29. Forty…
Weirton Event Center Schedule Announced
Weirton Event Center Schedule Announced Weirton, WV—The Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today the Summer of 2021 schedule for the Weirton Event Center. “We are so pleased to be able to re-open after the 2020 season…
HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAY ARREST LOG
Michael Emiston, Newell – Domestic Assault Jacob Collins, Chester – Contributing to a Minor/Possession of Controlled Substance Matthew Moore, Chester – Fugitive of Justice Lucas Miller, New Cumberland – Violation of a Protective Order Luis Escoke, Jr. Chester –…
Our History & Our Heritage by Bill Kiefer
Perhaps it is the time of year. In the very recent past I dedicated my column to the meaning behind, and the history of, Memorial Day as we commemorate it. On the heels of that meaningful Holiday came the 77th…
OPEN AIR MARKET SET FOR SATURDAY
An Open Air Market will be held Saturday, June 13. Sponsored by the Hancock County Park Board, the Market will take place from noon til 5 p.m. at the Park & Recreation Complex on Gas Valley Road, New Manchester. …
AND THEN AGAIN by Tamara Pettit
……We are expanding our online edition each week. While our print edition limited us as to how many articles and photos we could fit into twelve pages, the digital edition does not and I’m excited to tell you this digital…
West Virginia Renaissance Festival opening for its third season on June 5
West Virginia Renaissance Festival opening for its third season on June 5 By WV Press News Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Renaissance Festival will be honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders during its opening weekend, June 5-6. The…