Oak Glen Homecoming 2021
Paige Hooker, daughter of Ron Hooker and Stacey Chambers of New Cumberland, was crowned 2021 Oak Glen High School’s Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Oak Glen’s football game on Oct. 15th, 2021 against East Liverpool.
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Hancock County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Distributes Awards
The Hancock County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation recently met to discuss the stated, “The worthwhile and dedicated work accomplished in our communities by so many individuals and organizations is indeed impressive and humbling. The projects outlined in the applications we received are a testament to…
MIDDLE SCHOOL ARTISTS ON DISPLAY AT SUMMIT ART GALLEY
A reception honoring middle school artists from Brooke and Hancock Counties was held October 20 at the Top of WV Summit Art Gallery. A permanent display at Summit will showcase the talents of the budding artists with featured artists being changed every two months. …
West Virginia Northern Community College is now an accredited testing facility by the American Welding Society
WVNCC is only the third AWS accredited testing location in West Virginia WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is now an American Welding Society (AWS) accredited test facility becoming only the third accredited testing site in the State of West Virginia and…
LOVE LETTER TO A SMALL TOWN by Tamara Pettit
I’m not sure when I realized I was in love with my hometown; its residents; and the small town values that permeated the actions of its residents. I do know that by the time I was a young mother, I fully embraced the extended…
AUGUST YARD OF THE MONTH
The New Cumberland Garden Club has chosen its August “yard of the month.” The recognition goes to Mrs. Ute Teer of Second Avenue. Her large yard contains several small well-maintained flower gardens and a number of statues and other decorations. For her efforts, Mrs.…
2021 New Cumberland Fall Riverfest
The eleventh annual New Cumberland Fall Riverfest will be held on Saturday,September 25 and Sunday, September 26, 2021. It promises to be the best year ever with a full docket of top notched entertainment. Saturday starts out at 9:00 with the Riverfest 5K led by…
CITIZEN COMPLAINS TO COMMISSIONERS ABOUT UNION CEMETERY UPKEEP
Hancock County resident Mike Gibson spoke to the Hancock County Commission Thursday about the condition of Union Cemetery. Gibson’s parents are buried in the Cemetery and he said he has been addressing the poor maintenance of the grounds for two years with no results.…
AND THEN AGAIN……. by Tamara Pettit
…….I felt an editorial bubbling up within me Sunday. I hear you saying “Does she always have to be a drama queen? Can’t she just say “I was moved to write an editorial” and leave it at that? Nope, it doesn’t work like that. I…