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Penny Arnott

Penny Lee Hull Arnott, 82, of Newell passed peacefully into the Savior’s presence August 27th, 2021.   Penny was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 1st, 1939 during the World’s Fair at which her father was representing the Homer Laughlin China Co.   Penny was the…

FINAL APPROVAL GIVEN TO POLICE RESOURCE OFFICER (PRO) AGREEMENT

       Hancock County is the only county in West Virginia to have a PRO officer in every school in the county.          Hancock County Commissioners gave final approval to enter into an agreement with the Hancock County Board of Education for the  Police Resource Officers…

Rustic Impressions Art Show

Nancy Wright and Joyce Beatty would like to invite you to their ” RUSTIC IMPRESSIONS” art show on Thursday,  September 9th from 6pm to 8pm at MARTHA’S GALLERY located at 736 Charles St in Wellsburg, WV. Both artists work in acrylics and mixed mediums.  In…

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…

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…