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MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES IN NEW CUMBERLAND

10:30 AM – Service at War Memorial on Court Street 11:00 AM –  Services at New Cumberland Cemetery.  Speaker is Col. John “Doc. Bahnsen and Major Peggy Bahnsen with the Avenue of Flags 12 noon – Parade line-up at Fuccy’s 1:00 PM – Parade Festivities…

HUNT GOLDEN HORSESHOE WINNER

Abigail Hunt, a student at Weir Middle School, was recognized at the Hancock County School Board meeting for being a Golden Horseshoe Winner. A competitive test given to eighth graders, the Golden Horseshoe test the students’ knowledge of the State of West Virginia. Hunt traveled…

RETIRING TEACHERS HONORED

The Hancock County School Board recognized teachers who were retiring in 2023. Those who were in attendance and are pictured include John Pennaccio, Tracy Ohalek and Denise. Other retiring teachers who were not in attendance included Sonja Byers, Steve Cashdollar and Gail Martin. Personnel action…

WINNERS IN ‘KIDS KICK OPOIDS’ CONTEST

Maura Williams, a student at Weir Middle School, and Lucas Dawson, a student at Weir Middle, were winners of the “Kids Kick Opioids” design competition. The competition is sponsored by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office to increase awareness of the dangers of drugs.

LIONS BRING PULLED PORK BACK

The New Cumberland Lions Club will kick off the summer Pulled Pork Takeout fundraiser with the first event scheduled for Saturday, May 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland.  A Pulled Pork Sandwich…

SPRING YARD DECORATING CONTEST IN NC

Spring is finally here, and that means summer won’t be far behind!  It’s time to spruce up your yard and start thinking about warm weather and being outdoors.  The city of New Cumberland plans to kick off the summer season with Memorial Day festivities on…

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO HOLD TOWN HALL IN WEIRTON

WEIRTON, W. Va.- West Virginia’s child care providers are facing an uncertain future. With COVID-related changes to reimbursement rates, child care providers were able to stay open, but, with the extension slated to end and policy addressing the state’s child care reimbursement rates failing to…

GRAY LIONS SCHOLAR OF THE MONTH

Alexis Gray, 17, is the April recipient of the Lion’s Club Scholar of the Month. Alexis is the daughter of Jeremy Gray and Renee Duffield of Newell. She is a senior at Oak Glen High School. Throughout her high school career, Alexis has committed to…