CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages West Virginia residents to download the Mobile ID to their smartphones. You will be able to access your digital driver’s license and ID card on your smartphone. “Simplify your life and stay secure,” said…
The Hancock County Commission joined other WV counties in issuing a proclamation making the month of September 2025 National Recovery Month, West Virginia Goes Purple for the Hope Dealer Project. A contribution of $2,500.00 was made toward the project. **The Commission received a request from…
Eron ChekI initially voted no on the transition to new shelter management because I had not seen a detailed operational plan or contract. My primary concern was ensuring stability at the shelter, particularly as we look toward placing a levy on the Primary ballot. Without…
On a 2-1 vote (Chek voting no), the Hancock County Commission approved advertising for proposals from non-profit organizations to operate and manage the animal shelter. Prior to the placing the operation of the shelter under the County with the administrator and the animal shelter staff…
The City of New Cumberland has an open Council seat in Ward II. Anne Blankenship, who held the seat, did not run for re-election nor did anyone file. To be eligible, candidates must be residents of Ward II, which begins at Smith Oil, includes Sedgewick…
…….The Division of Highways and the City of New Cumberland have been through a lot……and none of it’s been pretty. Why, I truly don’t know. When other areas say they need a road, even a whole bridge (look at Wellsburg) the Division hops to it…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is accepting public comments on the Draft 2024 West Virginia Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report. This report has been prepared to fulfill the requirements of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act (§22-11-28) and the federal Clean…
Sen. Ryan Weld (R-1st) delivered checks from the Legislative Economic Development Funds at Thursday’s County Commission meeting. Receiving checks were the Chester VFW Post 2716, the local office of Emergency Management and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. According to Weld, the funds for the VFW…
Appointees sworn in at Monday's meeting include Dean Makricostas, city judge; Tamera Jenkins, city clerk; Lester Skinner, chief of police and Kevin Pearl, city solicitor.