Excited to help-The New Cumberland Church of the Nazarene had the opportunity to go to the Hancock County Animal Shelter and volunteer for an afternoon. The volunteers assisted with projects with which the Shelter needed help. There were more than…
Hometown News
Chaffin Luhana to Distribute Turkeys
Given COVID-19’s effect on many households and the food insecurity experienced by many across the region, the Chaffin Luhana Foundation plans to give away more than 800 turkeys between Hancock County and a Pittsburgh distribution on Nov. 19.Due to the…
Chester Employees Receive
Year-End Salary Adjustment
Chester City employees will receive a year-end salary adjustment. The $500 for full-time and $250 for part-time employee payment was approved by Chester City Council at Monday’s meeting. Appointees and elected officials are ineligible.Council discussed the City’s financial condition due…
And Then Again
Tamara Pettit ……While we won’t have the election returns in this week’s print edition, they will be posted on the digital edition of HOMETOWN NEWS. Remember, we are offering seven days of sampling free content. You can access the online…
Chester Police Department
Activity Report for October 2020The total number of calls for service covered by the Chester Police Department for the month of October 2020 was 124.Among those incidents included, but not limited to:**16 traffic stops, which resulted in 7 citations and…
Reflections by Jeremy Alger
I did a little research this morning. I was going to write that we are in the information age. I don’t know where that idea came from, or if it had a specific distinction or definition, so I asked google.…
Our History & Our Heritage By Bill Kiefer
The first time that I ever walked into the Hancock County Courthouse was the fall of 1968. I was amazed. I felt like I was walking back into another era. The stone exterior; the balcony in the courtroom; the smallness…
OAK GLEN HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL CHAMPS
Sectional Semi Final:Oak Glen defeated Fairmont Senior in 3 sets Scores: 25-13, 25-18, 25-3Alayna Kranis: 18 kills, 3 aces, 2 digsJadyn Smith 22 assists, 2 killsRory McNutt 3 kills, 2 aces Sectional Championship:Oak Glen defeated Weirton in 3 sets Scores:…
NEW CUMBERLAND GARDEN CLUB SPONSORS 2ND WREATH EVENT
WVNCC to host fall virtual Open Houses
and give away a $1,000 scholarship
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will host four virtual Open Houses via Zoom for perspective students and their families to learn about programs, the admissions process, financial aid, student activities and more. Anyone who attends one…