Janet Keller, vice-president of the Hancock County Museum and long-time volunteer, approached New Cumberland City Council Monday pleading for help to keep the museum functioning. Keller, specifically asked that the City reimburse the Museum for the water and sewage bill. She said the Museum has…
The damage to the trees at New Cumberland Cemetery due to the storm last week was substantial. President of the Cemetery Board Will White said between 6 to 10 large trees were uprooted closing roads within the cemetery. White said the speculation is that the…
The original Garden to Pantry Fundraiser is Back. The Hancock County Community Educational Outreach Service is happy to announce the return of their unique, hands-on, food preparation classes, Garden to Pantry. Led by trained CEOS volunteers Sue Isner and Becky Wiegers, each class will involve…
Hancock County, WV – A portion of US 30, eastbound, between County Route 30/2 (Rodgers Road), near milepost 2.2 to milepost 3.2, will be restricted to one lane, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Monday, April 28, 2025, for guardrail repair. Flaggers will maintain…
Our baby chicks sure were tired by the end of the day. They’re old enough now, to be handled and seen by the kiddos. We had one class of Pre-School, three classes of Kindergarten, one class of third grade, and the high school, all in…
Attention: Do you live or work in Hancock County, WV?Adults -do you need an MMR Vaccination?You may if you have not received a live measles vaccine or have evidence of immunity AND You were born after 1957 or you were vaccinated between 1963 & 1967(dose…
Grab your togas and pack your spirit of adventure—Hancock County 4-H Camp is returning to Tomlinson Run State Park this summer with an epic twist! From July 21–25, youth ages 9 and up are invited to join us for “Heroes Rising,” an unforgettable week inspired…
The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for April 2025. The winning yard belongs to Bob and Dorothy Swearingen who reside on Smith Street in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the Yard of the Month award and a…
The Hancock County Courthouse and the City of Chester received an automated message from Mon Power informing them that on April 21, Monday, there would be a planned power outage to electric services from 1 to 5 p.m. in order to perform important upgrades to…