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CHESTER GARDEN CLUB

Chester – The October meeting of the Chester Garden Club was held at Chef Ray’s Cafe on Wednesday, October 26th.  President Susie Wilson led the group in The Pledge of Allegiance. Devotions Leader Donna Stevens read “The Garbage Truck” and “The Proper Way to Pray.” …

HANCOCK COUNTY RECEIVES $28,750 IN JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS

CHARLESTON, WV – The Hancock County Commission received $28,750 in grant funds for the police resource officer program in the schools.  Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $1,204,534.00 in Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funds to thirty-nine (39) projects statewide. These funds will be…

OBITUARY: BRYAN PORTER

Bryan J. Porter, 40, of Weirton passed away October 12, 2022 in his home. He was born December 20, 1981 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Bryan was a graduate of Weir High School and was currently working as a custodian. He enjoyed reading, taking walks and…

DONATIONS NEEDED

The Swaney Library in New Cumberland is hosting a Fall/Winter Apparel Switch to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10-1 at the library.  This event features adult and children’s clothes including coats, shoes, winter gloves and hats, and so much more.  Everything is…

OBITUARY: JOHN GIVENS

John Givens, 73, of New Cumberland, passed away October 11, 2022.Born September 12, 1949 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late James Givens Jr. and Dorothy (Davis) Givens Richmond.John was a retired Pipe fitter from Weirton Steel. He was a member of…

NEW CUMBERLAND LIONS HOST DISTRICT GOVERNOR

President Dorothy Hawkes brought the meeting to order.  She offered the prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  She introduced the evening’s guest, District Governor Jay Houser.  Lion Pam Stiles made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and the treasurer’s report…

HUNTER EDUCATION SAFETY CLASS

The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club: Has scheduled a Hunter Education safety class for October 25th, 26th, 27th, from 6:30pm-9pm Must attend all 3 days, or take the free NRA online class, then take the 2 hr hands on and test at the club on the 27th.…

CITY OF CHESTER SEEKING CITY CLERK

Yahoo/Inbox The City of Chester is in search of a full-time City Clerk. Duties include handling the City’s accounting responsibilities, managing and monitoring the City’s bank accounts, creating meeting agendas and meeting minutes, answering calls from citizens, managing the City’s human resources, interacting with various…