…..The annual garage and basement purge begins Friday. I’ve rented a small dumpster and will rid my garage and basement of all things I deem unnecessary. That’s about everything. While most people become pack rats as they age, I veer on the side of “out…
Lt. Chad Lamp (R) was recognized as the recipient of the 2020 VFW Law Enforcemen Officer of the Year for the State of West Virginia at the Sept. 14th meeting of the Hancock County Commission. Presenting Lamp with the award was Tom Torrence, commander of…
Local officials are not giving up on getting the State to reconsider its decision the alternate route through New Cumberland. Both Delegate Randy Swartzmiller and Sen. William Ihlenfeld were present at the Commission meeting Thursday to express their dismay with the Dept. of Highway’s selection…
In othe business, the Commission:**Announced he retirement of Bob Vidas, director of technology;**Congratulated Lt. Chad Lamp who was honored by the Post 6450 as officer of the year for the WV State of VFW;**Passed a resolution enabling the Teen Court Program in Hancock County;**Agreed to…
Solid Second Place Finish for OGXC BoysThe Oak Glen cross country team set a goal: qualify for the State finals in Ona, WV, this October. At the season-opening Martins Ferry Invitational, they began their quest in a stellar fashion. The Golden Bears finished a strong…
Hancock County Commissioners Joe Barnabei and Jeff Davis congratulated fellow commissioner Paul Cowey for being honored by the WV County Commissioners Association at their Thursday meeting. Cowey was recognized for his outstanding service and leadership in the Association by being named Rising Star at…