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NEW CUMBERLAND CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

Maureen Vulgamore <[email protected]>To:Shannon SayreTue, Dec 14 at 5:55 PM Christmas Parade The inaugural “Christmas Walk on River Ave”, after the New Cumberland Parade, initiated by the Riverfest/Parade Committee, has been deemed a success. Not only was it a success but it sparked a glimmer of hope…

SWANEY LIBRARY by Kirsten Pierce

Do you love being the first to read the latest release from your favorite authors? Do you enjoy talking about your favorite books with others and finding new favorites based on their suggestions? Then are you in luck! Swaney Memorial Library is looking for a…

GOV. PROPOSES STATE EMPLOYEE/TEACHER PAY RAISE

 Gov. Jim Justice announced Dec. 16 ththat he has secured the support of the Republican-led Legislature to give all state employees – including public school teachers and service personnel – a 5% pay raise for the third time since 2018. Additionally, Gov. Justice announced that…

OUR HISTORY….OUR HERITAGE by Bill Kiefer

Steelmaking 101 So, if I am going to write about the Brown’s island explosion of 1972, why am I stuck in the 19th century? My belief is that a design flaw at the new plant, caused the explosion. Perhaps flaw is too strong a word.…

COMMISSION TO MEET WITH PARK BOARD

T         Hancock County Commissioners announced at Wednesday’s meeting they will meet with the Hancock County Park Board on January 27 to discuss any issues the Board may have.   The Commission has seen a frequent turnover in Park Board members they have appointed In recent months…

VOLLEYBALL TEAM DONATES TO WMC

The Oak Glen girls volleyball team recently raised money for the WMC BreastCare Center and for a classmate fighting Ewing Sarcoma at their Dig for a Cure event.  The Volleyball team, together with their coaches and the Oak Glen Volleyball Boosters, presented a $500 check…

NEW CUMBERLAND CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY

The New Cumberland Christmas Parade is back! After a year’s hiatus due to COVID, even the Grinch couldn’t stop this year’s parade set for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, . Line up is scheduled for 4:00pm, parade at 5:00pm and a “walk through the lights” on River…