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Hancock County Commission

       The Hancock County Commission gave its approval August 19 to the “Last Outlaw in the Creek” event slated for August 27 & 28 at the Get Together Picnic Grounds at 3934 Kings Creek.   Action on sending  a letter to the Alcohol & Beverage Control…

WEST VIRGINIA, HANCOCK COUNTY SHOW POPULATION DECLINE IN CENSUS

     While West Virginia is urging former residents to “come home to West Virginia,” the most recent Census indicates more residents are saying “Goodbye.”  The State experienced the largest population decline by percentage in the 2021 Census.  It also showed a state with the 2nd…

West Liberty University Keeping the Hilltop Safe

West Liberty University returned to wearing masks inside buildings today as a safety precaution due to the uptick in active COVID-19 cases across the state and nation. “We are committed to the safety of our students and employees. Because of this and in response to…

NEW CUMBERLAND BEGINS MILITARY BANNERS PROGRAM

The city of New Cumberland recently began a program to honor the men and women of their town who have served or are currently serving in all branches of the military. Interested relatives of veterans and current military are asked to pick up a form…

Pamela Casey

PAMELA FAYE (GRAY)CASEY 69 OF SOUTHPOINT OHIO (FORMERLY OF NEW CUMBERLAND, WV). BORN APRIL 30, 1952 IN NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV. WENT HOME TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOUR AUGUST10,2021. PAM WAS A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN BY FAITH AND DEVOTED HER LIFE TO THE LORD. SHE…

Memorial Golf Scramble Set

First Choice America Credit Union made a generous contribution to the Ron “Fritz” Williams Golf Scramble to take place at Mountaineer’s Woodview Golf Course on Saturday, August 28th at 9 a.m.  The outing pays tribute to the late All-America basketball player at Weir High School…

NC WATER PROJECT EXTENDED TO STILL STREET AND BRICKYARD BEND

            After seven years of dedicated efforts, New Cumberland’s water project should see completion before the snow flies.   City Council was informed at Monday’s meeting that the project is currently 34 % complete with phase 2 expected to complete by November 24.                           Residents…

MR. WIRELESS CONNECTS IN WEST VIRGINIA DERBY

With a large group of owners and supporters from several states in the Midwest and Southwest looking on, Mr. Wireless collected his second consecutive Grade III win with a gritty score in the $500,000 West Virginia Derby for 3-year-olds Aug. 7 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack…