Ok, I think we are finally caught up from our Summer Reading Camp, so it’s time to get y’all caught up as well. We apologize for taking so long to update everyone, but we’ve gotta be honest, it was a busy, tiring week. And then…
A low voter turnout has prompted Chester City Council to take an action designed to increase voter turnout. Newly-elected Mayor Ed Wedgewood asked Council to consider changing the date of the Municipal election to coincide with the County Primary Election in May. Only 62 voters…
The Board of Education recognized the achievement of three National Champions of the Skills USA competition from Hancock County schools. Evan Logston, Riley O’Rourke and Abigail Roberts were the first in the County to travel to the national Skills USA competition and attain the champion…
(Weirton, WV) – Officials at Weirton Medical Center (WMC) announced today they have reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice on a $1.5 million settlement relating to financial arrangements entered into during the tenure of the hospital’s prior management firm for the period…
The New Cumberland Volunteers and the City of New Cumberland have announced the winner of the June “Yard of the Month” award. The award was presented to Todd and Shannon Blake of Ridge Avenue. Since recently moving to New Cumberland, the Blakes have been…
A former employee is suing the City of New Cumberland alleging discriminatory and retaliatory actions after the employee posted a photo of “fecal parasites” in the City’s water on his personal Facebook page. Virgil Wickham was employed by the City for five years at…
A few weeks ago, I took the opportunity to describe highlights of the trip we tookto the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV, from whence wejourneyed on to the restored Colonial Capital at Williamsburg, VA. Bothdestinations are spectacular, each in its own way. Both…
How to best ensure residents know what is happening in New Cumberland was discussed at New Cumberland City Council’s July 5th meeting. Mayor Will White said despite the best efforts of the City to utilize social media and Hometown News, he feels there is…