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COUNTY SETS TRICK or TREAT HOURS

NEW CUMBERLAND, WV – Trick or Treating hours in the unincorporated areas of Hancock County are set for 5:30p.m. to 7:00p.m. on October 31 and with Halloween right around the corner, Hancock County Sheriff Gittings stresses the importance of safety during trick or treating. Statistics…

CARSON BARR NAMED OAK GLEN HOMECOMING QUEEN

Carson Barr, daughter of Daniel and Melissa Barr of New Cumberland was crowned Oak Glen High School’s 2022 Homecoming Queen at halftime of last week’s Oak Glen football game against Brooke. 12 carson.jpg

BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMES TWO ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

   Two new assistant principals were named at Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education.  Scott Wiley, a teacher at Oak Glen High School, was named Assistant Principal at Oak Glen Middle School while Edson “Ted” Arneault, teacher and former head coach at…

SCARECROWS ARE HERE!

The scarecrows have returned to Newell and can be viewed and enjoyed on the entire block above Laurel Hollow Park.  You can walk or drive to see the detail in person. Each entry was made by a local citizen Just in time for Halloween and…

AND THEN AGAIN…….By Tamara Pettit

……. Whether or not you’re a fan of Country Music you had to admire Loretta Lynn.  While to me she seemed like she sang of another time, she always spoke from her heart and tackled issues that others performer thought were too controversial.    She was…

FOUR AMENDMENTS TO THE WV CONSTITUTION ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER

PROPOSED WV CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTSProposed Amendments to the WV Constitution to be on the November 8, 2022, General ElectionBallot.“Amendment No. 1: Clarification of the Judiciary’s Role in Impeachment ProceedingsAmendment”Summary of Purpose: “Clarifying that courts have no authority or jurisdiction to intercede or intervenein or interfere with…

WMC PLANS $10M EXPANSION

WMC announces Phase 1 of a new $10 million expansion is complete.  Today, WMC marks the completion of the brand new, state-of-the-art Laboratory.  The doors of the new Lab, located on the third floor of the WMC Medical Office Building, are now open.  Upgrades bring…