My favorite Christmas memory was in 1978. That was the year, on Christmas Eve, that wemoved back to New Cumberland from Putnam County, WV. We had bought what was known asthe “ Brandon House” on Ridge Avenue and Ed was starting a new job after…
My holiday memory is more of a collage. A collection of warm memories of spending the daywith all of our family. The day always started at our house. When I was young, it was in ourhouse on Cemetery Road, which was particularly appropriate for us…
My favorite Christmas memory is singing Silent Night to candlelight in church on Christmas Eve. It is a wonderful reminder of how, even among the chaos of the world, God is there, and He provides a stillness, hope, and peace that no one else can…
The annual Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony was observed at New Cumberland Cemetery on Saturday, December 16. More than 50 volunteers came out to honor the town’s veterans by placing fresh pine wreaths on the veterans’ graves. This year there were 420 wreaths placed, breaking…
Chester – Members of the Chester Garden Club are selling their third annual jigsaw puzzle titled “Almost Heaven, Log Cabin.” This year’s 11” x 14” puzzle sells for $20 and contains 252 pieces. Available at The Lynn Murray Memorial Library in Chester through Friday, December…
CHESTER LIONS HONOR JIM BECKMAN – The Chester Lions Club recognized long time member Jimmy Beckman Thursday evening with the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Jimmy joined our club in 1992 and has been living and spreading the meaning of Lionism ever since. Lions Clubs International recognizes…
The meeting was called to order by 1st Vice President Sally Greathouse. Lion Rick Tinsky offered the Prayer. Members and their guests enjoyed a dinner and entertainment. The members brought non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food closet. Door prize drawings provided gifts to 10…
Jaimee Szymanski was named an innovator in her field by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Szymanski is the founder and owner of Dynamic Dyslexia and Speech in Weirton, WV. Her interest in dyslexia began when her younger sister was diagnosed with dyslexia in 2008. She earned…
Custom Cookies by Kayla will be hosting a cookie decorating class for beginners on Saturday, December 9th. The class will be from 9am to 11am at the New Cumberland Nazarene Church. All supplies will be provided, as well as, hot cocoa and Christmas music. Bring…