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WMC Returns to normal Visitation

WMC returns to its normal visitation policies.  Now, inpatients on hospital levels 5, 7 and 8 and those in Skilled Care are allowed two visitors between the hours of Noon-6pm daily.  Obstetrics and Pediatric patients are permitted to have two visitors each day from 3-5pm…

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Hancock County PSD will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 03, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. This meeting is called to discuss legal matters.

Yard of the Month Award Presented

            The New Cumberland Garden Club has begun a new program to recognize beautiful yards within the city.  Its Yard of the Month Award will be given from June through October to an outstanding yard that has been chosen by the club members.  The first…

GARDEN CLUB WINS AWARDS

            The New Cumberland Garden Club recently won four awards totaling $250 at the annual WV State Garden Club Convention held in Charleston, WV.  In recognition of their Blue Star and Gold Star markers, the club won first place with the Eleanor W. Cain Memorial…

NEW CUMBERLAND MAYOR CHARTS COURSE FOR NEW ADMINISTRATION

    Will White stepped into a new role Monday at the New Cumberland City Council meeting.    The long-time Councilman took the helm as Mayor and appointed two former Council members to vacant Council seats.   Judy Bartley will replace Larry Binkoski as 2nd ward councilmember.  Binkoski…

COMMISSIONERS EXPLORE SOLUTION TO RETURN PRIOR LEVY FUNDS

                       A workable solution to distributing the $300,000.00 from a prior Hancock County Animal Shelter levy was discussed by Mike Lucas, legal counsel to the Hancock County Commission.   The levy funds were directed to the entity (now known as the Hancock County Humane Society)…

Route 45 to Perform

Next Sunday, July 18 come and see Route 45 in Laurel Hollow Park in Newell at 6:00! The concert is free and open to the public compliments of the Newell Community Improvement Coalition. Route 45 is a country/rock band who is sure to keep you…

HANCOCK COUNTY HONORS RETIRING EMPLOYEES

HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL RETIREES  – Recognized for their years of service at the Board of Education meeting were Sherri LaRosa, Elizabeth Williams, Melanie Donofe, Fran Games,  Frank Carey,  Gordon Anderson and Ila Hanlin              Retiring teachers and school service personnel were honored at  the June…