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OUR HISTORY…..OUR HERITAGE by Bill Kiefer
Wow, time flies when one is having fun. It also flies when there is not much fun tobe had. I have not appeared in Hometown News since the end of January. At thattime, I was deep into a series on the 1972 explosion at National…

YOUR IMAGINATION STATION with Miss Connie
Have you heard of the Reading with Rover program? We are so very happy to be involved with it. It’s a program where children read to dogs to help them increase their comfort in reading aloud, achieve higher reading levels, show empathy, enhance social…

WARD II COUNCIL SEAT OPEN
The City of New Cumberland is seeking to fill the Ward II Council seat vacated by Councilman Don Blankenship who is relocating outside of the City limits. Any resident of Ward II interested in the Council seat should contact City Clerk Tammy Jenkins at 304-564-3383,…

July 4th Parade to be held in New Manchester
The parade that goes around twice will return to New Manchester in 2022. The parade has always been the delight of children and adults alike as it honors our Nation’s founders and its future by featuring the children in the area. Ice cream will be…

CHESTER MUNICIPAL ELECTION JUNE 14
Chester, WV – The City of Chester would like to remind all Chester residents that Chester will be holdingits city election on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. All voting willtake place at Chester City Hall.Voters will…

YOUR IMAGINATION STATION with Miss Connie
Long May She Fly ….. Yesterday was such an emotional day for so many. May I offer my thanks, to those of you who served, who are serving, and who will serve, for your service to our country. Memorial Day is a day…

Peyton Hall to Serve as Grand Marshall of Chester 4th of July Parade
The Chester 4th of July Committee has a full day of activities planned for our nation’s birthday. “Hooray for Hometown Heroes” will be the theme of the 2022 Chester 4th of July Celebration and the parade will feature NCAA All American Peyton Hall as…

LAMB SIGNS TO WAYNESBURG
Oak Glen Senior Clayton Lamb has signed with Waynesburg where he plans to continue his academic and wrestling career. He will study pre-dental. Pictured at his signing are (front, L-R) Rob Lamb, Clayton Lamb, Amy Lamb and Hayden Lamp; (back, L-R) Robert Bozek, Patrick McGillian,…
