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AND THEN AGAIN…… by Tamara Pettit

……..I normally try to steer clear of issues that are private and sacrosanct to individuals.   Abortion is one of those issues.  No matter whether you are pro-life or pro-choice is a very personal matter between you and your God, whomever you might perceive him (or…

WW II VETERAN COMES HOME

The community honored 1st Lt Horrigan as his remains are be brought to his final resting place, along side his wife, 77 years later. Horrigan was shot down over enemy territory. Following the war the territory fell under Communist control making it difficult to locate…

COMMISSION APPOINTS JONES TO BOARD OF HEALTH

       Former member of the House of Delegates and Weirton City Councilman Ronnie Jones was appointed to the Hancock County Health Board by the Hancock County Commission at Thursday’s meeting.  The Health Board has tackled controversial issues in past years with the implementation of the…

FIDELIS GAMMA CHAPTER PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP

Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa presented the Betty M. Shaw / EvaBelle Catlett Memorial Scholarship to Brooke student  Grace Clifton at a recent meeting. Pictured L to R:  President Diane Higgins, Recipient Grace Clifton, and Scholarship Chairperson Liz Pugh.        …

CHESTER MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS

The City of Chester has a new mayor. Municipal Election results were certified June 23 as the canvas of votes was conducted. Councilman Ed Wedgewood ran unopposed garnering 58 votes. Mayor Ken Morris chose not to seek another term. Election Results Mayor Ed Wedgewood 58…

YOUR IMAGINATION STATION with Miss Connie

   So, did you see that our Summer Reading Program and all our activities aren’t just for the kiddos? That’s right, check out our photo of our “KNOTTY” adults. If you haven’t stopped in for your KNOT Tying kit, there’s plenty waiting just for YOU.…

OAK GLEN ART DEPT. DECORATE WINDOWS

The New Cumberland RiverFest Committee would like to thank the students and teacher, Elissa Greathouse of the Oak Glen High School Art Department for the patriotic windows panels displayed at the Staley/Graham building in New Cumberland. Thank you, Diane Wells Sent from my iPhone Thank…

NEWELL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT HARD AT WORK

Pictured are members of the Newell Community Improvement Coalition. This group of go-getters work year round to make a difference in the small town of Newell.  We are so proud of their accomplishments! Sent from my iPhone Very nice!Love it!Great news!

MALCOMB AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP

Gavin R. Malcomb of Chester, WV is this year’s recipient of the Kelsey J. Hayward Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is for those students who have taken an active part in producing art- no matter the form. It is for students whose lives have been enriched…