Category Community

Newell Parade a “Splash”

The sky was blue. The temperatures just right. And, the stars aligned for members of the Newell Civic Coalition whose Day of Fun was a raging sucess. The unique “splash parade” was the highlight of the day. The streets of Newell were lined with a…

Wells Awarded Yard of the Month

The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for August 2025. The winning yard belongs to Bill and Diane Wells who reside in Eden Valley in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the month award and a…

Newell Hosts Third Annual Fun Day

The Newell Community Improvement Coalition and the Newell Volunteer Fire Department are hosting their third annual Newell Fun Day on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Newell Community Center, formerly the Wells Building. The fun starts at 11:00 AM with a Dunk Tank, Cornhole Tournament,…

Life with the Parkinheimers

By Jeff & Mary Anne Woofter This Spot is Reserved… for Grace We never thought we’d be “those people.” You know, the ones who slowly pull into the handicap spot near the front of the store, flash a blue placard on the mirror, and step…

NC Lions Selling Pulled Pork Sat.

New Cumberland Lions Pulled Pork Takeout The event is this Saturday, July 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will be held in the parking lot of the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. ·      A Pulled Pork Sandwich will be $8.00. ·      Sides offered will be Potato Salad and Baked Beans.…

Tomlinson PSD & Fiesta Tableware Hearing Continued

The hearing between Tomlinson Public Service District and Fiesta Tableware over water/sewage rates has been delayed. The hearing was originally slated for August 14, 2024 in the Weirton City Building Council Meeting Room. In asking for the delay, Tomlinson states that both their Attorney Tom…

YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDED TO HODERS

VThe City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for July 2025. The winning yard belongs to Donna and Joe Hoder who reside on Second Ave in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the month award and a…

Chester Honors Mike Dotson

The volunteer who looked at an old school gym and saw the potential to make it a gemstone for community events was honor by the field house being named after him expressed shock and appreciation at the gesture. Councilman and Municipal Building manager Mike Dotson…