Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? The oft debated conundrum might well apply to the economic development mix in Hancock County. The influx of workers, permanent and temporary construction workers to the new industries locating here will need housing. Will they seek out…
The Hancock County Commissioners voted unanimously to join the fight to save 900 jobs at Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton Tin Plate plant at their Thursday meeting. The Commissioners and the City of Weirton is sending a letter to President Joe Biden asking that he intervene in the…
As part of its financial education program in the schools, Hancock County Savings Bank visited New Manchester Elementary School. They were fortunate to visit on the same day a chef was teaching the kids a little about cooking
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs is closing their Weirton facility: “The news of Cleveland-Cliffs closing their Weirton operation hits me like a ton of bricks. Nearly 900 West Virginia jobs are lost; it’s a gut punch to families,…
The Hancock County Commission met Thursday and accepted the resignation of Joe Paolo, one of two representatives appointed by the Commission to the Business Development Corporation. Paolo is a long-time representative serving on the business development group authorized by the Commission to engage in the…
Good news for the small community of New Manchester. The cornerstone store at the entrance to the small community previously known as “Country Corners” has been purchased by Luis and Dorian Vasquez. Luis and Dorian closed on their loan to purchase the building on Jan…
Gov. Justice announces $5.7 million in grant awards for major water projects in three countiesCHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the approval of two non-federal matching grants worth $5,707,500.00 million impacting Nicholas, Brooke, and Hancock counties. “I could not be more proud to see…
The timeline is in place for the New Cumberland hydroelectric plant construction and operation. President of Current Hydro, LLC, Joel Herm said construction should begin in 2025 and the plant should be online in 2027. The preliminary application has been granted approval and it places…
Former New Cumberland resident Doug Pettit will be honored January 27, 2024 by the San Diego Defense Lawyers as the “Top Defense Attorney” in San Diego County at the group’s annual gala. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in LaJolla where the…