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OBITUARY: Barbara Barnes

Barbara J. Barnes, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and lifelong East Liverpool resident, passed gracefully into rest at East Liverpool City Hospital on Monday, January 19, 2026, following a courageous journey through illness. Born on September 12, 1960, to Arthur E.…

Hancock County Commission

The final approval from the National Parks Service for CEMCO Inc. and the Hancock County Commission to enter into the Kennedy Marina Concessionaire Agreement has been received. Commission President Eron Chek noted that the Commission had previously received administrative review…

Alpha Tau Chapter Meets

The January meeting of the Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators was held at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President Fran Jones. Chaplain…

Hometown News’ Policy on Commentary

To clarify the policy of Hometown News in regard to commentary, letters to the editor, OP-ED and advertising in regard to our publication and Facebook page: The Facebook page is intended to provide information regarding events and share only a…

OBITUARY: June Campbell

June Campbell, 85, of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday January 19, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1940, in Newell, the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Blazer) Jackson. Besides her parents she was preceded in death…

OBITUARY: Iva Kirkbride

Iva Alvera Kirkbride, 89, of New Cumberland, WV passed away Saturday January 17, 2026 at Brightwood Center. She was born July 28, 1936 in Weirton, WV. A daughter of the late Arleigh Leroy and Stella (Powell) Reed.  She is also preceded…