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ATTORNEY GENERAL WARNS AGAINST SMISHING

’CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to be on the lookout for unsolicited text messages claiming to come from the U.S. Postal Service. The Attorney General’s Office have received numerous reports of consumers receiving text messages with an unfamiliar web link indicating…

CONCEALED CARRY CLASS RESCHEDULED

The Chester-Newell sportsmen club re-scheduled their concealed carry class for November 12th at 9am. $75.00 cash day of class. Last one for this year. phone or text 304-374-5587 with name and state of residence.  Turkey shoots are every Sunday 10am to noon. Signups start at…

WV HORSE COALITION SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

WV Horse Coalition Executive Director SearchIf you are passionate about the equine industry in West Virginia and have the skills and knowledge to ensure the industry grows and prospers, we want to talk to you! The West Virginia Horse Coalition is seeking candidates for the…

WREATHES ACROSS AMERICA

            New Cumberland Cemetery is one of 3,000 cemeteries across America to be designated as an official Wreaths Across America location.  The Wreaths Across America organization ships fresh balsam wreaths to member locations every December, and these wreaths are placed on the graves of local…

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…