Former WV State Delegate Randy Swartzmiller recently announced that he will be running for the WV State Senate in the First Senatorial District in the upcoming May 10th Primary election. Swartzmiller, who served in the WV House of Delegates for 16-years and rose to the…
The controversy over the hiring of Sarah Parsons as Director of Personnel of Hancock County Schools has escalated. An administrative law judge recently ruled that Superintendent Dawn Petrovich showed favoritism in selecting Parsons, a close friend, for the position and that the position be…
……The controversy over the Director of Personnel position in the Hancock County Schools continues. Rumor is that the Hancock County Education Association (HCEA) will add its voice to those displeased with the decision of the Board to appeal the Administrative Law Judge’s ruling to have…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the first statewide school therapy dog program in West Virginia. The program, called Friends With Paws, will place certified therapy dogs in schools across the state, providing companionship and comfort for students. The program…
CHESTER LIONS BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY – The Sacred Heart Confirmation Class, Lions Club members, family, and friends recently helped the Easter Bunny fill more than 3000 eggs for the cub’s upcoming annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt”. The event…
Newell Volunteer Fire Department member Mike Nixon returned to the Hancock County Commission March 24 to ask the Clean Air Act be revoked. Nixon, who said the Newell VFD lost $400,000.00 since the smoking ban was enacted, said SB 12 passed in 2021 gave…
With a week left in the filing period, only five candidates have filed for office in the Chester Municipal election. Those filing to date are: Mayor – Ed Wedgewood; City Clerk – Courtney SanloWard ;Ward 2 – John Woodruff ; Ward 3 – Mike Dotson;…
Sophia Arner, 18, is the March recipient of the Lion’s Club Scholar of the month. She is the daughter of Pete and Renee Arner of Chester. She has a twin brother, Ethan. A senior at Oak Glen High School, Sophia currently holds a 4.1 GPA.…
……The decision of the Hancock County Board of Education to appeal the Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling requiring the re-bid of the Director of Personnel position has set off a firestorm of public opinion. The 28-page Judge’s ruling has been widely circulated and I am among…