Category Community

Hearing Delayed for Tomlinson PSD and Fiesta Tableware

An order issued Thursday has cancelled the hearing scheduled for Tomlinson PSD and Fiesta Tableware. The Newell Company, a privately owned water company had itself declared a “distressed” company and asked that the PSD order Tomlinson to take over the company. Tomlinson was ordered to…

Lions Sponsor Car Show

Lion Brian Stewart's daughters, Sierra (L) and Briana (R) are ready for the "Annual Chester Lions 4th of July Car Show. They are shown with their friend Brian Spurlock's 1967 Chevy II (L) their father's 1967 Chevy Nova, and their grandfather Lee's 1967 Chevy 11 (R)

Yard of the Month

The yard of Connie Mellone on Second Avenue was selected as New Cumberland’s Yard of the Month. Mellone is pictured with Mayor Will White as the yard sign designating her yard will displayed during the month of June.

WELLS HIGH SCHOOL 65th REUNION

The 65th high school reunion of the former Wells High School in Newell was held on Saturday, May 24th, at the Gatsby Restaurant at Mountaineer Casino Resort. There were 9 who attended of the 37 who graduated in 1960. There were 5 spouses and guests…

Community Concert Season Gets Underway

Nothing better than a lawn chair, a soft breeze and a concert where admission is free to make a small town evening just perfect. Chester, Newell (Laurel Hollow Park) and Weirton (Top of West Virginia Second Saturdays) are all free and offer great entertainment to…

Volunteers Make Avenue of Flags Happen

The New Cumberland Cemetery’s Avenue of Flags was on display bright and early on Memorial Day thanks to a group of volunteers who worked to put the more than 250 flags in the ground. Each of the flags has a veteran’s name on it in…