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ABBI ELLIOTT NAMED HOMETOWN NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER/OWNER

HOMETOWN NEWS is increasing its ability to add innovative programs and enhance its ability to cover community news important to its readers ………while  adding to family ownership.  Abbi Elliott has joined the publication as Operations Manager  She joins her mother, Shannon Sayre, who is Editor/Owner…

WILSON NAMED OAK GLEN MIDDLE ASST. PRINCIPAL

The Hancock County Board of Education acted on personnel issues at a special meeting Monday, Sept. 5. and took the following action: ** Amy Wilson was named Asst. Principal of Oak Glen Middle School’ **Patricia Boniti was transferred from countywide substitute teacher to Grade 2,…

RIVERFEST TO FEATURE ART FESTIVAL

   The New Cumberland RiverFest will again host a wonderful Art Show during the RiverFest on September 23rd and 24th, 2023. The theme for K-8th grade is “All About Fall” and high school students may submit any art piece. It is a chance for local young artists,…

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.