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Our History & Our Heritage By Bill Kiefer

The records of the First Company I, formed in the Spring of 1861 as ninety-day volunteers, list Richard Hooker Brown as a First Lieutenant. When the unit was reformed as a longer term service unit, records list him as a Private. Most sources list his…

Reflections Jeremy Alger

I love Christmas! So many things about the spirit and the traditions bless my soul every year! There is no greater thing that has ever happened to this earth than that unlikely birth in that busy animals’ stall. Our Savior was born as a vulnerable…

Turkey Giveaway

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway – Responding to those who may be in need during this holiday season. The Chaffin Luhana, LLP, law firm gave away 200 turkeys to residents at Tomlinson Run State Park parking lot on November 20. The firm,which also has offices in Pittsburgh…

New Manchester Elementary Events

October was Bullying Prevention Month. Mr. Taylor, NMES School Counselor, and Deputy Barnhart, NMES PRO, visited classrooms throughout the month of October to discuss bullying.Mary Lyons, NMES School Nurse, visited each classroom discussing the importance of hand washing, social distancing, and staying safe.Students at New…

OG Semi-Final Play Hinges on COVID Status

On this Sunday November 29th, 2020, The Oak Glen Football team will have an opportunity to host the WVSSAC AA State Semi-Finals at home at 5:00pm. The ability to host the game will be dependent on the WVHHR and WVDE map having a color indicator…

BOE Recognizes
Cross-Country Athletes

**Approved Eric Hayden, Leah Crow, Emily Rutz, McClay Moore, Mallory Markowitz and Casey Stone as countywide substitute;**Approved Bob Babinchak as unpaid volunteer Bowling Assistant;**Accepted the resignation of Richard Myers as Custodian II, Weirton Elementary School;**Transferred Patrick Speer from county substitute Custodian to Custodian II, Allison,…

Plaque Honors Former Sheriffs

“J.S.D. Mercer, sheriff of Hancock County, occupies his present position because of his fearlessness as an officer, his executive talents, and his courteousness and pleasing personality.” According to an entry in the History of the Panhandle. His first public post was Clerk of Chester, Mayor…

AND THEN AGAIN BY TAMARA PETTIT

…..It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly. No fa…la….la….la…..la here. I’m not a bit jolly when it comes time to put up my decorations.…. My Christmas tree and I have always had a tumultuous relationship. Throughout the years I have not so…

Chester Hometown Christmas will be held on December 5, 2020

Chester Hometown Christmas will be held on December 5, 2020Open air Vendors will be along 4th Street from 9am-3pm. They will be following all social distancing guidelines.The American Legion will be offering soup and sandwiches for carry out only throughout the day.Starting at 10am, also…