READING NOOK BY KIRSTEN PIERCE



My church is a part of a denomination, the Church of the Nazarene. We are a part of the West Virginia North District. The Superintendent of that District is essentially my boss. One of the ways that he gets information…

If you read my column on even a semi-regular basis you know that frequently research for one column leads me to something different, yet related, to write about in upcoming issues. Last week, the statement that Nessly Chapel was the…

New Manchester Elementary School students have been learning about being kind, caring for others, and helping your community. To honor “Random Acts of Kindness Day”, the students created letters and the staff purchased doughnuts for the Hancock County Health Department…

Allison Elementary School students finally got a chance to celebrate Valentine’s Day

New Manchester Elementary School nurse, Mary Lyons, visited the Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade classrooms to discuss the importance of Dental Health in recognition of February being Dental Health month. During the presentation, the students were read a story, discussed…


CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) and the Governor’s Honors Academy (GHA) are accepting applications from high school students. The West Virginia Department of Education will work in partnership with Marshall University to host…

First Choice America Credit Union continued to make significant progress in 2020 while navigating the unprecedented times created by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Credit Union moved steadily forward with the excellent performance of a dedicated employee team…

Morgan Cox, Salineville, OH-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Plead no contest. Sentenced to 30 days in jail, sentence suspended; assessed $100 fine plus court costs.Public Intoxication- Plead no contest. Assessed $100 fine plus court costs.Chelsea Possage, East Liverpool, OH-Driving Under the…