Category Government

COMMISSIONERS UPDATED ON HANCOCK TEEN COURT

The Hancock County Commissioners had a short but productive agenda at its January 10th meeting. The Teen Court advisor, Randi Lageschulte, spoke to the Commission about the advantages of a Teen Court in the County. Seventeen Teen Courts are now operable in West Virginia and…

McGEEHAN NAMED TO KEY HOUSE POSITION

1st District Delegate Pat McGeehan to a key leadership position in the House of Delegates. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw appointed McGeehan as Majority Leader of the House. The position is seen as pivotal as it is the Majority Leader keeps track of the bills and…

Hall of Fame Honorees Announced

NEW CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE TRACTOR

New Cumberland City Council met on Wed,, January 8. The regularly scheduled Council meeting had been rescheduled due to inclement weather. Whether to replace or simply repair the City’s backhoe was discussed. City Clerk Tammy Jenkins suggested using the $32,188.71 money the City had received…

OP-ED

West Virginia’s Journey of Progress:Reflecting on the Past, Embracing theFutureby Senate President/Lieutenant Governor Craig P BlairAs I spent time reflecting during the holidays, I thought a great dealabout how we never know what roads life will lead us down. When I was just asmall business…

HANCOCK COMMISSIONERS REORGANIZE FOR NEW YEAR

The Hancock County Commissioner selected Commissioner Eron Chek as the President of the County Commission at its January 2, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Paul Cowey will serve as President Pro-Tem and preside over meetings in the event Chek is unable to do so. The Commission welcomed…

DAVIS BIDS FAREWELL TO PUBLIC SERVICE

Commissioner Jeff Davis chaired his final County Commission meeting Thursday bringing to a close 28 years of service to the County and the State of West Virginia. It was a bittersweet moment for while Jeff made the decision the time had come not to run…

Jeff Davis Concludes 28 Years of Service to the State/County

When Jeff Davis adjourns the Hancock County Commission meeting on Dec. 23, he gavels down on a 28-year-career in public service. And while the responsibilities, the votes, the phone calls and e-mails will cease, the memories from those 28 years, the experiences, the people, the…