Category Community

NEW CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL

      How to best ensure residents know what is happening in New Cumberland was discussed at New Cumberland City Council’s July 5th meeting.   Mayor Will White said despite the best efforts of the City to utilize social media and Hometown News, he feels there is…

WARD II COUNCIL SEAT OPEN

The City of New Cumberland is seeking to fill the Ward II Council seat vacated by Councilman Don Blankenship who is relocating outside of the City limits. Any resident of Ward II interested in the Council seat should contact City Clerk Tammy Jenkins at 304-564-3383,…

July 4th Parade to be held in New Manchester

The parade that goes around twice will return to New Manchester in 2022. The parade has always been the delight of children and adults alike as it honors our Nation’s founders and its future by featuring the children in the area. Ice cream will be…

TURKEY SHOOTS TO END SOON

Only two or three turkey shoots are left for this spring. Shoots are held at the Chester-Newell sportsmen club every Sunday from 10am to ?Sign up starts at 9:30. $3.00 per shot. All money shoots. Kitchen is always open.Ladies and kids are always welcome.We are…

ALLISON ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL

Allen T. Allison Elementary School   Honor Roll 2nd  nine weeks      1st Grade   Finn Bellville, Cayden Bone, Brody Glass, Christian Heath, Zoey Hill, Aspynn Locke, Bryce McIntosh,  Tyler Miller, Espyn Ridinger, Justina Shimon, Evelyn Simcox,  Addison Swiger, Ryder Thrasher   2nd grade   Grant Adams, Matthias Brookes, Avalee Conkle,…

APPOINTMENT DECIDED BY FLIP OF A COIN

    With a flip of the coin, the Hancock County Commission decided on the appointment of a Community-at-Large member to the Brooke Hancock Metropolitan Planning Commission.  Patrick Arneault was chosen to fill the position over Ray Gaytka  when Assistant Prosecutor Mike Lucas called the toss. …

HOMETOWN COLLECTIONS EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT SUMMIT GALLERY

From January 28 through March 10, 2022, the Summit Art Gallery will present an exhibition of works by six artists. Hometown Collections features the paintings, illustrations, sports art, and photography of West Virginia and Ohio artists, with subjects ranging from natural landscapes to surrealist portraits.…

CEOs BROADEN SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

CEOS Revises Scholarship Requirements,Home Schooled Seniors Encouraged To Apply The Newview chapter of the WVU Community Educational Outreach Service has removed the financial need requirement for the scholarship they are offering. Application now requires only a GPA of 2.5 or higher and a written essay.…

Bomb Making Material Seized

               On Thursday January 7th, 2022, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Hancock Brooke Weirton Drug Task Force and the West Virginia State Police executed a search warrant at 1383 and 1481 Holbert’s Run Road, New Cumberland, Hancock County, WV. These residences are owned by Patrick…