On Friday, the skies opened up and a deluge of rain fell on New Cumberland. Mayor Will White said the rain was coming at a rate of 2 inches per hour. Rain coursed down the hillside behind Commerce Street in Upper Town causing flooding to…
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (WVBPH) is investigating an increase in cyclosporiasis cases occurring across the state. As of July 9, 2026, 47 cases have been reported in West Virginia since June 17. On average West Virginia receives nine reports of Cyclospora annually.…
The recent storm which hit New Cumberland damaged and took down old, dead trees which put homes at risk. Council voted to hire Jeremy Crow to cut down the trees. Three trees near the South Chester Street residence of Charles Kearns fell between two cars…
The Hancock County School Board has three new Board members and a new President and Vice President. Jeff Woofter replaced current Board member Chris Gillette as Board President. Gillette and Randy Swartzmiller are the Board members whose seats were not up for re-election. Melissa Baine…
The Hancock County Board of Education will meet Monday, July 6 at 1 p.m. for its reorganizational meeting. Newly elected Board members will attend their first meeting and a new president and vice president will be elected for the coming year. Also on the agenda…
The Rock Springs Community Mural is set to be dedicated to the City of Chester on Saturday, July 4th, at 11:00 am at the mural site. This will immediately follow the celebration committee’s Freedom Run 5K and will coincide with their planned activities to commemorate…
The Hancock County Commission will meet at its regular meeting day of Thursday and time of 2:30 p.m. during July, but will change both in Aug. and Sept. Meetings will be held on Fridays at 9 a.m. Meetings will be held August 14 and 28,…
I need answers on a bunch of issues. Those lazy, hazy days of summer make you forget about the issues that need attention. Sunshine and warm temperatures lull us into thinking we have all the time in the world. The State Board of Education must have the same…
Betty J. Dotson Dennis, a beloved resident of Chester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Crossroads at Beaver Creek in Calcutta on Friday, June 26, 2026. Her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness touched all who knew her. Born in Paden City, West…