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COUNTY COMMISSION HEARS POSITIVE REPORT ON SENIOR CENTER

The Hancock County Commission heard from Betty Whelan of the Hancock County Senior Center when they met for their regular meeting Thursday. Whelan addressed the Commission to advise them of what a difference the Center makes to the senior citizens of the County. “You have…

NC LIONS CELEBRATE DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S NIGHT

President Pam Stiles brought the meeting to order. She introduced guests District Governor Dan Heintzman and his wife, Lion Charlotte Heintzman. Lion Dorothy Hawkes made a motion with a second by Lion Alan Lee to dispense with the reading or the minutes and treasurer’s report. Motion carried. DG Dan Heintzman addressed the Club…

SALVATION ARMY TAKING APPLICATIONS

The Salvation Army in Hancock County will be taking Thanksgiving & Christmas applications to October 31st. Please call as this will be by appointment only. Hancock: 304-748-4310

UPDATE ON HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS

With Maintenance Supervisor Mark Diakowitz sustaining serious injuries in an accident the school’s maintenance department and administration has been pulling double duty to stay on schedule with the Weir High Baseball/Softball fields and the Auxiliary Gym at Weir High. Assistant Superintendent Dave Smith provided the…

WORK PROGRESSES ON NEW CUMBERLAND’S NEW CITY BUILDING

Work is progressing on New Cumberland’s new city building on River Avenue. Work on the new roof is taking place and the next step is the interior demolition and the framing and drywall of the interior. Estimates for those projects respectively are $5,500 and $23,000.00…

PAINT IT PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

CHANGE, Inc. once again is bringing awareness to breast cancer by ‘Painting It Pink” during the month of October. We’ve had an overwhelming response in the past with our local Paint the Valley Pink contest, so we would like to once again welcome local businesses…