…….Monday is Labor Day and we often forget why a day was declared to honor our workers in 1887. Two of the biggest unions, the Knights of the Labor, and the Central Labor Union, declared a day where union workers would be off work; have…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, September 1, 2023Gov. Justice announces $22.8 million revenue surplus for AugustCHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for August 2023, the second month of Fiscal Year 2024, came in at $410.8 million, which is $22.8 million above…
Welcome back after summer! We have a couple of things happening with the Alumni with the new school year. LIGHT UP THE BEAR NIGHT IS FIRST. As in previous years we will be asking for donation to light up our Bear’s Den as soon as…
I’ve sighted the enemy…….It is us and by us I mean the media. I never thought I’d say that. The media was the harbinger of truth. Writing fact-based articles quoting both sides and keeping their personal opinion to themselves.. Just like every defendant is entitled…
A pledge of $39,675 towards a grant from the WV Development Office and a resolution supporting the Business Development Corporation (BDC) of the Norther Panhandle was approved by the County Commission on a 3-2 vote with Commissioner Eron Chek voting against at the Commission’s Aug…
With cooler breezes from the Ohio River on their way, New Cumberland is set to celebrate it’s hometown heritage and charm with a two-day Riverfest on Sept. 23 & 24. Located on River Ave (aka Webby Way), the Riverfest spills onto the Fireman’s Field with…
………..Is the mark of a leader one who has a vision? It’s more. I think that a leader also needs to be able to make others not only see that vision, but embrace it. If former superintendent Suzan Smith hadn’t had the vision for a…
The Hancock County Board of Education met in regular session Monday, August 14 to deal with personnel issues prior to the start of school. The Board accepted the resignation of former superintendent Dawn Petrovich who has opted to retire. With over 30 years in the…