June 18, 2025 Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. June 25, 1811: Bridge builder Lemuel Chenoweth was born near Beverly,…
……….Happy Father’s Day! For those of my readers fortunate enough to still have their fathers with them, today’s the day to make sure they know how loved and appreciated they are. For those of us who no longer have our…
Lion Brian Stewart's daughters, Sierra (L) and Briana (R) are ready for the "Annual Chester Lions 4th of July Car Show. They are shown with their friend Brian Spurlock's 1967 Chevy II (L) their father's 1967 Chevy Nova, and their grandfather Lee's 1967 Chevy 11 (R)
Hancock County Commissioners heard from Scott Murray, manager project development of Tenaska, at its June 12th meeting. Murray told that the company is preparing to drill a test well in the vicinity of Murray Road and Washington School Road. The…
A small amendment to a school policy on coaching could mean big changes. The Hancock County Board of Education voted to post the policy on its website for 30 days. for public comment. The amendment to the current policy (GSA…
Charlotte R. Lane, ChairmanPublic Service Commission of West Virginia201 Brooks StreetCharleston, WV 25301 ROOM 228M1900 KANAWHA BLVO., EASTCHARLESTON, WV [email protected] OF DELEGATESWEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATUREJune 9,2025RE: Review ofAffidavits from Weirton Area Water Board Inquiry (PSC Case: 25-0262-W-P)Dear Chairman Lane.I have reviewed…
Hancock County Sheriff Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Newell in the mid-morning hours of Monday, June 9, 2025, that resulted in two brothers being arrested and one suffering superficial injuries from a gunshot.Richard Nixon, 49, of Grant Street…
The yard of Connie Mellone on Second Avenue was selected as New Cumberland’s Yard of the Month. Mellone is pictured with Mayor Will White as the yard sign designating her yard will displayed during the month of June.
Aaron Wade Bennett and Tracy Lynn Lorenzoni Christopher John Kotur and Courtney Renee Tennant Alexander Zanni Kamarados and Lisa Marie Phillips John Scott Prager III and Kayley Joann Brandle Shane David Tennant and Mariah Marie Stevens Shawn David Core and…
……..I remember the description I loved most about New Cumberland. It was in 1973 when a writer called Donald Dale Jackson called us “A sleepy, little river-hugging town of fire department picnics and car chasing dogs.” I thought at the…