The damage to the trees at New Cumberland Cemetery due to the storm last week was substantial. President of the Cemetery Board Will White said between 6 to 10 large trees were uprooted closing roads within the cemetery. White said…
…..What is government without order? Anarchy by some definitions. A hot mess from my perspective. ……I speak of the Hancock County Commission meeting of April 21, 2025 where the meeting ignored the agenda that permitted the audience to speak only under the Public Comment…
Marjorie Jane Creasey, 82, of Wellsville and formerly of Chester, passed away at the Valley Hospice Mary Jane Brooks Care Center North in Steubenville on Thursday, May 1, 2005, following a lingering illness. She was born in Chester on January…
Since being awarded the bid to be the concessionaire for Kennedy Marina, Ted and Patrick Arneault are sharing their plans for the 13-acre site. The two brothers are not unfamiliar with taking a vision to reality when it comes to…
The Hancock County Board of Education swore in its newest Board of Education member at Monday’s meeting. Jack Crow will replace Gerard Spencer, the Butler District member who resigned to take a position with the school system as safety coordinator…
Kennsington McConnachie signed with Frostburg State to continue her track and field career. She is a two time state champion and OVAC Champion in the long jump. She is also part of the state winning 400m relay team and holds the…
McKenzi Martin signed with Fairmont State University to continue her volleyball career. She was part of the WV AA State Championship team in 2023, WV AA State Runner Up in 2024 as well as 2023 and 2024 OVAC Championship team. …
It is with deep love and cherished remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen H. Brancazio, who left this world on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Helen was 102 years old. Born May…
The Hancock County Board of Education recognized those dedicated school service personnel who keep the schools operable on many varied levels. Jeff Lamp, a plumber in the Maintenance Dept. was selected from a field of eight nominees by 350 of…
Beth Morris, a language arts teacher at Oak Glen Middle School, was honored as Teacher of the Year at the Board of Education meeting Monday. Morris was selected from a field of eight nominees, one teacher from each school. Nominees…