OBITUARY: ROGER RANDOLPH
Roger (Buster) Randolph 78 of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully at his home with the love of his family surrounding him on January 30, 2025. Roger was a Baptist by faith who was born April 3, 1946 in Charleston, WV…
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NEW CUMBERLAND’S MAYOR’S RACE WILL BE CONTESTED
The only race to be contested in New Cumberland’s May 13th Municipal Election will be that of Mayor. Incumbent Mayor Will White will face Councilman Michael Watkins. Current Council members seeking to return to their seats will have no competition…
NEW CUMBERLAND’S MAYOR’S RACE WILL BE CONTESTED
The filing period for New Cumberland’s May 13th Municipal Election ended Saturday with current council members filing for all but one seat. The only contested race will be for Mayor with incumbent Mayor Will White facing Councilman Michael Watkins. Other…
NEW CUMBERLAND HALL OF FAME INDUCTS RICH ZUMER AND THE LATE BILL DEMOS
New Cumberland residents gathered at the Christian Church to induct the two newest members of the Towns Hall of Fame: Richard John Zumer was inducted as the living member and the late William E. Demos as the deceased member for…
AND THEN AGAIN………by Tamara Pettit
…We made it through January. It was a tough month in many arenas. If the cold weather didn’t get you, the snow and bad roads were waiting to take their shot. And, the wind gave new meaning to a blustery…
NEW CUMBERLAND HALL OF FAME CEREMONY SLATED SUN., FEB. 2 at 1 p.m.
The annual New Cumberland Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2nd at 1 p.m. The ceremony will be located in the New Cumberland Christian Church on N. Court St. in New Cumberland. Set to be inducted…
MADELYN THOMPSON IS LIONS SCHOLAR OF THE MONTH
In Newell, West Virginia, Madelyn Thompson, 18, resides with her mother, Jennifer Snider, two brothers, Jacob and Jamison, and one sister, Megan. Madelyn’s GPA is a 4.0. She is an accomplished and committed student. Madelyn has had a great…
HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ISSUES STATEMENT ON VACCINE EXEMPTIONS
The Hancock County Board of Health supports West Virginia’s current school immunization requirements. By only permitting valid medical exemptions, West Virginia has been able to keep immunization rates high. This in turn helps to prevent serious childhood diseases such as…
WVNCC LAUNCHES LPN TO RN BRIDGE PROGRAM
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new LPN to RN Bridge program, beginning with the 2025 Summer Semester. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) will now have the opportunity to take…
OBITUARY: JERRY CHANEY
Jerry Chaney, 76, of Chester, WV, died at home on January 28, 2025.He was born on January 29, 1948, in Chester where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Don and Mary Chaney. He was…