The Hancock County Board of Education met in regular session Monday, August 14 to deal with personnel issues prior to the start of school. The[Read More…]
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TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Chester-Newell Sportsmen club: The August 5th Ohio river catfish tournament was won by, on the left, Bryson Walls of Chester, WV. with a 33 1/2″[Read More…]
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS PROVIDE MEALS TO STUDENTS AT NO COST
New Cumberland, W.Va. – Students in Hancock County will have the opportunity to eat breakfast and lunch at school at no cost through a program[Read More…]
NEW CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL TO SEEK NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
New Cumberland City Council is once again IN need of a Council member. At Monday’s Council meeting, Mayor Will White said that he had received[Read More…]
NEWELL ‘SPLASH PARADE’ A HIT!
Both parade participants and spectators enjoyed Newell’s first Spash Parade. It was one of the activities included in Newell’s first “Fun Day” which included a[Read More…]
AND THEN AGAIN…..by Tamara Pettit
…..My Mom used to say she could feel fall in the air. Don’t know what she meant, maybe it was the smell of woodsmoke. I[Read More…]
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COMMISSIONERS HEAR FROM VISITORS TO DOG PARK
The Hancock County Commission heard from a contingent of residents who visit the dog park frequently. Located on Gas Valley Road, the Park was constructed[Read More…]
FRANK CRAIN NAMED OAK GLEN PRINCIPAL
As school year nears, the Hancock County Board of Education met for a special meeting to get all adminsitrative, teaching and service personnel positions in[Read More…]
CHESTER COUNCIL TABLES PAY RAISE FOR PART-TIME PATROLMAN
Chester City Council tabled a raise for part-time patrolman at Monday’s meeting. Council had gone into Executive Session prior to the vote to table[Read More…]