Harry C. Emmerling Sr., 76, of Chester, passed, Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Stone Pear Pavilion following a brief illness. Born, August 24, 1945, in Florence, SC., he was the son of the late Lyman and Margaret Emmerling. He was also preceded in death by…
Isobel Lee Bell of Weirton passed at the Weirton Medical Center on Sunday, October 17, 2021; she was 92 years old. She was born in Parkersburg, WV, on May 30, 1929, the daughter of the late Earl W. and Clarice K. Nichols Wigner. Isobel was…
I just returned from West Virginia Library Association’s annual fall conference and am so excited to get started on all of the new programs I learned about while there. I can’t wait to tell you all about them! Of course, if you have ideas for…
Mason Konchar has been named Scholar of the month for September 2021. A Senior at Oak Glen High School, he is the second son to George Konchar and Cindy Konchar and a Chester resident. Mason credits becoming an active member of National Honor Society…
Co-sponsored by Montani Semper Liberi – Music & Art and Bob Milby VFW Post #6450, Autumn Fest 2021 will arrive in a spectacular way in Chester, WV, Sunday, October 24. To take place in Chester City Park, the event will feature several renowned national touring…
Hancock County is one step closer to improving communications in the County. A bid from Lauttamus Communication for a 911 Radio Console system was approved at the Commission’s October 14 meeting. The system is a next generation 911 CPE Telephony System with Text to…
Hancock County students and personnel will continue to wear masks when on school property or in school-owned transportation. Upon recommendation from Superintendent Dawn Petrovich, the Board of Education voted to extend the mandatory mask mandate until October 25 at which time the Board will…
By Gaylene Miller AARP West Virginia State Director Carl from Charles Town, W.Va., is a perfect example of why Congress needs to pass legislation to bring down the costs of prescription drugs. Carl recently told us, “After retiring twice, I am now working part-time to…
By Gaylene Miller AARP West Virginia State Director Carl from Charles Town, W.Va., is a perfect example of why Congress needs to pass legislation to bring down the costs of prescription drugs. Carl recently told us, “After retiring twice, I am now working part-time to…