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RIVERFEST T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

The New Cumberland Fairs & Festival Committee is selling Riverfest t-shirts as a way to raise funds for the awesome Festival on the banks of the Ohio Riving coming your way soon. Both long sleeve ($45) and short sleeve ($20) are available in adult sizes…

WANTED…4-H TEEN LEADERS

  Are you 13 to 17 years old, participating in Hancock County 4-H or would you like to join? Don’t miss our first meeting September 3, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Extension Office. We are so excited to start the 4-H year!!!

WEIRTON ELEMENTARY TO BE LIL’ RIDERS

The Hancock County Board of Education cast a 5-0 vote approving Weirton Elementary change their nickname from “Stars” to “Lil’ Riders.” The change makes Weirton Elementary consistent with the Weir High Red Riders and has been overwhelmingly supported by the Faculty and PTA. Superintendent Dan…

KESSEL SWORN IN AS COUNCIL MEMBER

Joellen Kessel was sworn in Monday, August 28th as New Cumberland City Council member. Kessel was appointed to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Nick Nolder. She represents Ward 2.

LARRY PACK TO RUN FOR STATE TREASURER

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Larry Pack, one of West Virginia’s leading conservatives and most successful business leaders, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for West Virginia Treasurer today. Pack will announce his candidacy in his hometown of Charleston with his wife Lisa, children, hundreds of friends…

BOARD NAMES TWO NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Both Oak Glen and Weir High will have new assistant principals with as the schools begin their new school year. Scott Wiley was named Assistant Principal of Oak Glen High while Chris Hill was named Assistant Principal of Weir High at a Special Board meeting…

HANCOCK OLD TIME FAIR BOARD CANCELS FAIR

The Hancock County Fair Board has announced the cancellation of the 2023 Hancock County Oldtime Fair. According to their Facebook page, the Board had hoped to have one more year, but declining interest in participation has become too much. The Board did vote to continue…