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COMPLETION OF WATER PROJECT IN NEW CUMBERLAND NEARS

      The City of New Cumberland’s water project is nearing completion.  City Council learned at Monday’s meeting that by the end of January, the 300,000 tank will be complete with the Eden Valley water line replacement underway.   The foundation has also been poured for a…

IMAGINATION STATION by Miss Connie

   So tell me, how were your Holidays? Ours were wonderfully spent with family and friends. But, I have to say, I missed all of YOU!  It seemed like we were closed forever. It’s sooooooo good to be back to work.    With a New…

Mowry to Lead CHANGE, Inc.

CHANGE, Inc., is pleased to announce the confirmation of Lisa Mowry as CEO. Mowry will guide the organization in its continued mission to build partnerships, consolidate resources, and integrate services to empower families to overcome the causes of poverty and live healthy lives.   An experienced leader,…

OUR HISTORY….OUR HERITAGE by Bill Kiefer

In the late 1960’s, the Weirton Steel Division of National Steel Corporation was still operating three Coke Oven Batteries along the Eastern Shore of the Ohio River. The batteries which I think were identified as Numbers 5, 6, and 8 were of varying ages and…

HANCOCK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO REMAIN THE SAME

             Hancock County Magisterial Districts’ boundary lines will remain the same for the 2022 Election.  County Commissioners voted  not to move the boundary lanes for Grant, Clay and Butler Districts at its December 22nd meeting.   The 2020 Census required that Congressional, Legislative and County Districts…

HANCOCK PARK & RECREATION BOARD TO HOLD FUNDRAISER

      A fundraiser is being sponsored  by the Hancock County Parks & Recreation Board  on January 29 to raise money for improvements to the Cove Valley Park.   According to Board Chair Nick Travis,  this is the first time the Park Board has had a public…

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…