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Deputy Chief Appointed

A City Cleanup is planned to coincide West Virginia Make it Shine Day on May 15. Dustin Lang, chair of the Beautification Committee, has submitted a list of areas to be addressed and is asking for volunteers to assist in the cleanup. Permission has been…

Commissioners Seek Input

In other business, the Commissioners:**Approved the donation of a 2011 Ford Crown Vic Sheriff’s Cruiser to the Lumberport Police Department;**Approved a Memorandum of Agreement for FY 21/22 for the Hancock County Extension Office;**Appointed Jeremiah Jay Squires to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Reserves;**Approved Prosecutor Stephen Dragisich’s…

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE The Hancock County Commission will be removing winter grave blankets and decorations from the Three Springs, Flatts, Methodist, and Union Cemeteries during the time frame of April 12, 2021 to April 30, 2021. Anyone having items they desire to keep should remove them…

Hancock County Teacher School Service Personnel Recognized

2020 Nominees honored – Last year’s nominees for Teacher of the Year recognized include (left to right) Brandy Smith, Carrie Gillette, Amanda Schey, Megan White, Anna Mastrantoni, Monica Martich, Jessica White, Teacher of the Year, Steve Shuman and Cecelia Clark, School Service Personnel of the…

Jim and Debbie (Shroades) Durham of Chester are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married April 3, 1971 at the United Methodist Church of Chester by the Rev. Randall Prince.The couple have two children: Brooke (Nick) Ripple of Nashport, OH and Ian (Sarah)…

Hissam Honored for Service

Chief John Hissam recently celebrated 50 years of service to the Chester Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Chester, WV. Chief Hissam was recognized for his service by his fellow firemen and the community on Wednesday, March 3 and presented a golden axe for…