On a vote of 56 nays to 42 yeas with two not voting, the Senate Bill adding religious and philosophical exemptions to mandated vaccines died in the House of Delegates. West Virginia is currently one of only five states in…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE……BY Tamara Pettit Comm. Sub for HB 3012 is on the move and the Comm. Sub. has deleted the “per capita” distribution of the 1% racetrack video lottery revenue to the three municipalities in Hancock.If that wording had not…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following statement, in support of Senate Bill 439: “The best tax code is one that is simple and fair,” Treasurer Pack said. “There are a number of carve outs throughout our…
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDivision of HighwaysNOTICE TO CONTRACTORSBids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service(www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received…
The House Finance Committee reported Committee Substitute for HB 3012 out of Committee Wed., March 20 with a recommendation “it do pass”. The Committee Substitute will be on first reading on the House Floor on Monday. The distribution of 1%…
Athletes at Oak Glen High School can take advantage of sports physical being offered by the Hancock County Health Departments. Location, dates and times are Oak Glen – May 2 and June 3 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hancock…
The Hancock County School Board met March 20 to accept the resignation of Board Member Gerard Spencer and to set the parameters for Spencer’s replacement Spencer will retire from his position as Sargeant with the Weirton Police Dept. as well…
A good time is planned for those attended the Bingo Bash on April 12 in New Cumberland. The event is co-sponsored by the New Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and the Fairs & Festival Committee. The event will be located at…
The public is invited to the ‘FINS AND FEATHERS FRIDAY’ fundraiser hosted by the Hancock County Executive Committee and the Hancock County Democratic Women on March 21, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the T. Kosciusko Hall. The dinners features a…
…….I just had a dumpster delivered today. I love dumpsters. They make me feel powerful. All those things I don’t want I no longer have to drive to the dump or find someone with a truck or talk Shannon into…