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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…

Board Schedules Special Meeting

In other business, the Board:**Approved payment of $177,000 to West Virginia Virtual for students who had opted to attend virtual school during the COVID pandemic. Superintendent Dawn Petrovich the payment covered the first semester with 305 students participating. She said WV Virtual provided 10 free…

Hancock County Leads in Vaccines

A cooperative effort among health care professionals continues to provide COVID vaccinations to each and every Hancock resident who wants them. As of Feb. 22, 31.6% of Hancock County residents have received their vaccinations and clinics continue to be scheduled. The Dept. of Health &…