…….I knew when I learned of Dr. Mike Swan’s path to his current position of interim superintendent of schools that his story would be inspirational. I wasn’t disappointed. When I spoke to his Mom, Lynn, she commented that had they forced Mike to attend college…
When a Christian makes a decision there needs to be some aspect in which God is considered. The word Christian means follower of Christ. The Christ being followed is Jesus. Jesus is the Son of God.If the decision is something easy like, should I steal…
Last week’s column reads a lot like a summary statement for a suggested Ph.D. dissertation in Religion, Philosophy, or History, take your pick. But sometimes this column tends to go that way because it deals not only in “what happened” but “why it happened.” The…
When Dr. Michael Swan, interim superintendent of Burke County Schools in North Carolina, graduated from Oak Glen High School, college was not even on his radar. In fact, the son of Joe and Lynn Swan of Second Avenue New Cumberland, told his parents the workforce…
Two local businesses and their owners were recognized by WEST VIRGINIA LIVING’S HEALTHY LIVING as Health Care Heroes. The magazine had solicited nominations from throughout the State for those health care professionals in a variety of occupations who were contributing to the well-being of their…
Early voting for the May 11th New Cumberland Municipal Election will begin April 28 and will take place at the Municipal Building from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturdays, May 1 and May 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election…
WARNING! We are heading toward a future that is going to feel…. normal. Normalcy, comfort, and eventual complacency are headed our way.We have been turned upside down in almost every way in our lives over the last twelve months. People are experiencing decision fatigue, chronic…
Farmers Needed – There are 19 beds at the Magic Tree Garden in New Cumberland waiting for gardeners to claim them. Once you claim your bed it is yours to plant, week, water and harvest from now until November. Sign up is at the Magic…
Celebrating 100 years – A member of the “Greatest Generation” …Harold Snider was honored on his 100th birthday with a drive-by birthday party in which the Hancock County Commissioners Eron Chek, Jeff Davis and Paul Cowey participated. The Commission also presented Snider with a resolution…