Incumbent Commissioner Eron Chek experienced a crushing defeat by challenger Ronnie Jones for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner. With 2,268 Republicans voting, Jones received 78.44 % of votes cast (1,779) to Chek’s 21.56% (489). The Commissioner’s budget and Chek’s support of further reducing the…
I would venture to say that every voter has their mind made up by now. The recent controversy that has played out in recent Commission meetings has made most residents even more aware of the upcoming election. The variable that can swing an election will…
Students from Oak Glen High and Madonna were honored by Sec. of State Kris Warner at a ceremony in Hancock County Thursday. The students held a registration drive and achieved 100 registration in their respective schools. resulting in the two being named Honorary Sec. of…
As a sixth grader at New Cumberland Elementary I traveled the world;, had exciting, death defying adventures,;even went undercover using the assumed name of Carla Troy ……all inside the walls of my favorite place in the world- the Swaney Memorial Library., As a sixth grader,…
West Virginia voters can cast their vote for the May 12, 2026 primary beginning today. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the election office at the Hancock County Courthouse in New Cumberland. The election office will be open the…
Commission President Eron Chek’s actions at Thursday’s County Commission meeting at best can be described as bizarre, The agenda had been approved by the entire Commission and Chek did not object to any item on the agenda at that time. That’s why it came as…
The members of the Hancock County Deputy Sheriff’s Association are committed to serving and protecting our community with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. Every day, our deputies respond to emergencies, assist those in crisis, and work to keep our neighborhoods safe. We believe it is important…
Laura Wakim Chapman is a constitutional lawyer and a mother of two young children. During her first term as state senator for District 1 (Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and the eastern part of Marshall counties), she has passed several measures to help with children’s issues, expand access…
(Two Republican candidates will face each other in the May 12 primary. Businessman Joe Eddy and incumbent Laura Wakim Chapman. The victor in the primary race will then face Democrat Shawn Fluharty who is running unopposed in the Primary.) The first district has two senators…