Hometown News

Hometown News

Hancock County Health Dept. Offers Classes

Employees of the Hancock County Health Department, in New Cumberland, participated in a American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid-CPR-AED class recently. “The classes are available to the general public,” said Michelle Berneburg, instructor. “interested residents can call the Health Department…

This Week in WV History

14, 2025Charleston 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. May 21, 1853: William M. O. Dawson was born in Bloomington, Maryland, just…

HCS Offers Fraud Awareness Seminar

Hancock County Savings Bank will be hosting a complimentary Fraud Awareness Seminar on Thursday, May 15th, from noon to 1pm in the Chester Volunteer Fire Department’s community room, side entrance, 371 Carolina Ave. in Chester, WV. This “Lunch and Learn”…

OBITUARY: Catherine B. Laneve

Catherine B. Laneve, formerly of Newell, twin sister of Elizabeth A. Laneve, who preceded her in death, passed away at the Orchards of East Liverpool on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Catherine was 74 years old, and she was born in…