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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…

AND THEN AGAIN……by Tamara Pettit

…..Is there such a thing as reverse favoritism?   Does a conflict of interest exist because someone  works/is friends/or is related to an elected official?  Let me be the first to say that I truly believe we are all distantly related in Hancock County  We are…

BOB MANYPENNY HONORED BY OAK GLEN BEARS

The Oak Glen Golden Bears presented retired Oak Glen Assistant Principal Bob Manypenny with a game ball at opening ceremonies to their Homecoming Game. Manypenny, a member of the first graduating class at Oak Glen in 1964, returned to teach at New Cumberland Jr. High…

COMMISSIONERS DIFFER ON HIRING ADMINISTRATOR/IT DIRECTOR

Party lines appeared to delineate the votes of the County Commissioners at Monday’s special meeting on personnel. The hiring of David Willey as the Hancock County Administrator/IT Director was voted down by Republicans Eron Chek and Paul Cowey  at a special meeting on Friday with…