Category Community
New City Sign Tells What’s Happening
Residents driving or walking on Ridge Avenue, New Cumberland are able to keep updated on the latest events in town. A new sign in the city lot cattycorner from the Community House lists all the goings on in New Cumberland. The City Park Board purchased…
Chester/Newell Sportsman Club
This Saturday Oct. 3rd from 1-4pm is a “free” kids fishing tournament for ages 3-8 and 9-15 at the Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club. There will be hot dogs, drinks, and door prizes for the kids. Most fish caught for each age group wins also. Oct 4th…
WV backs away from federal nuclear life-cycle bid after Gazette-Mail report
by Mike TonyFor Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia has backed away from its effort to land a campus via a federal advanced nuclear energy program to support activities throughout the nuclear fuel life cycle after a Gazette-Mail report drew withering scrutiny to that effort. Gov. Patrick…
National 4-H Week Recognized
The future of our county and our country visited the Hancock County Commission Friday morning. A large contingent of 4-H members came through the Commission door and kept coming. The large contingent numbered over 20 and is representative of the commitment members feel towards 4-H…
RIVERFEST 2026
The city of New Cumberland will hold its annual Riverfest on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, along River Avenue in downtown New Cumberland. On Saturday, early birds can enjoy coffee at Prestinn’s Coffee Pop Up from 8 am until noon in the Davis…
Hancock County Health Dept. Health Alert
Never Forget 9-11
I ruminate about numerous issues on a daily basis. The numerous alleged fraudulent activities in public service groups and youth sports groups troubles me. The unanswered questiions that continue to loom around our school system while our students and teachers continue to excell is nothing…
Chester-Newell Sportsman Club
The Winner of our last Ohio river catfish tournament on August 15th was Chris Knox of East Liverpool, Ohio. Chris brought in the only two catfish from a rainy and muddy river for 1st and 2nd place. A 25″ Flathead and a 20 1/2″ Flathead.…