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…
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…
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. 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…
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.…
There’s a new business in Chester and a new lease on life for an old manufacturing building. Green Valley Country Store and Feed, conducted a soft opening on December 11 at the old C.A. Smith building on Carolina Ave, Owned and operated by Farin Weltner…
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…
After 30 years of service, Judy Raveaux, CEO of CHANGE, Inc., will retire December 31. Raveaux was honored by the staff and Board of Directors at the agency’s annual Christmas party Dec. 3 For the last three decades expanding the non-profit’s services to meet the…
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…