The City of New Cumberland is seeking to fill the Ward I, Seat C Council seat from a vacancy created by the death of former Councilman Richard Blackwell. Sean Lauritzen, who formerly ran for Council against Mellissa Perkins, was present at the meeting to express…
Shawn Moore Named to D&E President’s List ELKINS, WV (December 22, 2022) – Shawn Moore of Chester, West Virginia, a student at Davis & Elkins College, has been named to the president’s list for the fall 2022 semester. The president’s list includes all full-time students…
Born, November 20, 1944, in Providence, RI., she was the daughter of the late Kenneth “Bud” and Ellen McGraw Burns. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond V. Swearingen, and her brother, Kenneth Burns Jr. Sandy was a graduate of Chester High…
The regular meeting of the Hancock County Museum Commission held their December meeting recently at the museum. Report was heard that new electrical panels were installed as well as the outdoor connections updated and sealed. Marcus Trelaine submitted a bid for replacement…
Jay Adams, 77, of Newell, passed away December 13, 2022. Born July 24, 1945, he was the son of the late Carlos and Elizabeth (Stonebraker) Adam Jay worked for the Boilermakers Union 154 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Besides his parents, he…
(thanks to Maureen Vulgamore for content and photos) The 2022 New Cumberland Christmas Parade was led by an impressive uniformed Color Guard from the New Cumberland VFW. Councilwoman Judy Bartley was named the Grand Marshall of the parade to honor her many years of service…
November 2, 2022 The regular meeting of the Hancock County Museum Commission was called to order at 1:00 pm at the museum by President Vivian Weigel who also led in the pledge to the flag. Those attending were: Vivian Weigel, Janet Keller, Lois…
Those in need this holiday season will be able to receive free food through a drive-through food distribution at the Chester Municipal Building on December 10 at 9 a.m. In order to receive food, recipients must show proof of West Virginia residency or photo id.…