Join Hancock County 4-HIn Hancock County, the 4-H program is making waves by offering a unique and enriching experience for children and teens both in school and out of school. Aimed at empowering youth between the ages of 9 and 21, 4-H is not just…
Although Barbara Patterson Smaltz moved from her hometown early in life, she always stayed up-to-date on what was going on. Smaltz married the late Don Smaltz and moved to Weirton. For 41 years she worked as a transcriber in the radiology department in at Weirton…
CHESTER – In preparation for the Christmas season, members of the Chester Garden Club added seasonal decorations to the planters along Carolina Avenue. The club is also selling the club’s third annual fundraiser jigsaw puzzle, featuring the Almost Heaven/Log Cabin scene. The puzzles are on…
Join the Swaney Memorial Library and Santa this Saturday, December 2nd at 9:00 am for breakfast with the Big Man himself at the New Cumberland VFW. The event will include breakfast, a story, and crafts. Children 1 and under are free, children 2-12 are $5,…
The Hancock County Family Support Center is kicking off the holiday season with a community caroling hayride around town. Line-up will be at the Chester Municipal Building and the ride will end at the Chester Gazebo for all to enjoy the First Annual Chester City…
This Christmas, the Chester Beautification Committee, along with the Lions Club, is starting a new tradition in the community. On Friday, December 1st, they will be holding a community light-up night where residents are encouraged to light up their homes and participate down at the…
At a formal reception held on November 8th at the Chester headquarters of Hancock County Savings Bank, the Hancock County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation awards were presented to this year’s recipients. Doug Comm, Bank President and CEO and Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors stated, “We…
Tyler McKay, 17, has been recognized as Oak Glen High School’s Lions Scholar of the Month for November 2023. Tyler is the son of Tony and Rachel Wright-McKay of Chester. A senior at Oak Glen High School, Tyler carries a 4.2 GPA and is involved…