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HAZARD MITIGATION

The City of New Cumberland in partnership with Region 11 is in the process of preparing an update to the Region 11 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan is updated every five years. It supports hazard mitigation grant funding but its primary purpose is to set…

NEW CUMBERLAND CLEANUP THIS WEEKEND

The City of New Cumberland will hold its annual cleanup beginning April 20 (8 a;.m. to 4 p.m.); April 21 (8 a.m. 4 p.m.); and April 22 (8 a;m. to noon.) at the City Garage. The cleanup accepts trash from New Cumberland residents only and…

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA MEETS

Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its April meeting the Swaney Memorial Library. Amy Hannahs, President, called the meeting to order. Chaplain Kathy Griffith gave a reading of “Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann. Secretary Velda Icard took roll and distributed copies of…

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OPEN HOUSE SET FOR FORM ENERGY APRIL 27 & 28

In December of 2022, Form Energy, an American technology company developing a new class of multi-day, iron-air batteries, announced plans to locate its first high volume battery manufacturing facility at the site of the old Weirton Steel plant in Weirton, West Virginia. Today, Form Energy…

WVNCC OPEN HOUSE SET

WVNCC to host Open Houses on all three campuses WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will host an Open House on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. – noon. The Open House will take place in person on all three of…

NOISE COMPLAINTS RESURFACE AT COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING

A dispute between  neighbors over excessive noise shows no sign of resolution without legislative action.  William Lott, a resident of an unincorporated area asked the Hancock County Commission at Thursdays meeting if the Prosecutor’s Office was any closer to a solution to the issue.   Another…

WV MANUFACTURERS TO HOLD CONFERENCE

Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) is pleased to announce our upcoming Manufacturing and Energy Growth Summit taking place on May 1-2, 2023 at Oglebay Resort (Wheeling, W.Va.). This annual event brings together industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world…