Category Government

New Cumberland City Council Looks at Unsightly Business

New Cumberland City Council discussed   the problem of a business on North Chestnut Street that is collecting appliances in the ravine behind the store and around the store.   The large number of appliances are sitting outside in the weather and are creating an eyesore on…

Just My Opinion…..by Tamara

Governmental decisions made in haste without all the necessary information are rarely good decisions. The County Commissioners are stewards of the County finances and that responsibility extends to the distribution of the Opioid Substance Abuse Funds. During incredibly tight financial times in the General County…

25 Bills Signed by Governor

Readers can scroll down to see the 25 bills signed into law by the Governor. The school funding bill which will provide $800,000.00 in a loan to Hancock County Schools is among those listed. Also provided to readers in a separate article is a list…

Just My Opinion….by Tamara

Kudos to House Majority Leader and 1st District Delegate Pat McGeehan. HB 4575, the funding vehicle for the $8 million loan for Hancock County’s deficit has passed. The bill, sponsored by McGeehan, was fast tracked in the House and passed over to the Senate with…

Park Board to Remain in Place

Despite indications that the Hancock County Parks & Recreation Board would be dissolved, Hancock County Commissioner opted to keep the Board in place at its Thursday meeting. Commission President Eron Chek had proposed doing away with the Park Board at the last Commission meeting meaning…

School Funding Bill Passes Senate

With 27 yays , 1 nay (Tarr) and 6 absent, HB 4575 passed the Senate Saturday morning. The Hancock County rescue bill contains $8 million in funding to assist any county experiencing financial distress, but it was created and sponsored by Del. Pat McGeehan to…

WV DEP accepting applications for Make it Shine Spring Cleanup

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup. This annual event is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) Program. The cleanup will be held April 6, 2026,…