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WATERCOLOR CLASS OFFERED

Winter Watercolor WorkshopBob Watson, a local artist, will be instructing a watercolor workshop with techniques that can be used to paint still-life and landscapes. The first part of the workshop will have a warm-up and practice session aimed toward placing people in paintings. The second…

TATE TO RECEIVE SPIRIT OF SCOUTING

Hugh Carl Tate, Jr. will receive the Spirit of Scouting award Sunday,  Feb. 4 at the Hall of Fame ceremony.  The event will be held at 1 p.m. at the Christian Church on Court St. in New Cumberland.  Dedicated to former Mayor and Eagle Scout,…

COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZE MURRAY FARM AS CENTURY FARM

The Hancock County Commission heard from Chuck Glenn, district conservation supervisor, at Thursday’s meeting.  Glenn recognized the Murray Farm in Hancock County which was founded in 1818 and whose legacy is being carried on by two brothers who are direct descendants.  Dooby Brown said that…

WV DMMV IMPLEMENTS DIGITAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is expanding their digital-focused services with two exciting new initiatives: digital vehicle registration cards and the West Virginia Mobile ID. Starting today, West Virginians renewing their vehicle registration online can opt for a…

HANCOCK AMONG COUNTIES RECEIVING RECYCLING GRANT

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the approval of grants worth $1.99 million for 22 recipients through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s REAP Recycling Assistance Grants Program.  Grants were awarded to state solid waste authorities, county commissions, municipalities, private industries, and nonprofit organizations. Funding for…

WATER RATE INCREASE ON TAP FOR CHESTER

  Chester City Council  approved the1st reading of the 2024-02 Water Rate increase at Monday night’s meeting.   The rate increase must be approved by the Public Service Commission.  The second reading of the ordinance will take place at the next Council meeting and prior to the…