The February meeting of the Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators was held at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President Fran Jones. Chaplain Kathy Griffith gave a reading…
Hancock County Savings Bank recently presented a Platinum Level Sponsorship donation to the Weirton Area Museum & Cultural Center, in support of their upcoming Festival of Nations event, to be held March 22nd at Weirton’s Millsop Community Center, from 11am to 4pm. For more information visit…
Cubmaster Tim Bednarzik received the Spirit of Scouting Award at the New Cumberland Hall of Fame Ceremony on Sunday. In 1997, the Jack Harris Spirit of Scouting Award was established in honor of Jack, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1996. Jack was…
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 their service to the community.…
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 into the Hall of Fame…
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 polio, measles, and whooping cough.…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is suspending all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales at flea markets or auction markets in response to the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This decision follows recent HPAI confirmations in…
(Hancock Commission President Eron Chek has issued a statement on the water issues facing both Oakland PSD and the City of Weirton advising the public what action is being taken) OAKLAND PSD Oakland PSD – 211 homes without water are due to partial agreement to…
With one week left in the period for candidates for New Cumberland City Council and Mayor, only two candidates have filed. Mayor Will White and Councilwoman JoEllen Kessel have filed for re-election. The filing period ends Feb. 1st for the May 13, 2025 election. No…