The winners of five derbies in their most recent starts are among the 38 3-year-olds nominated to the $500,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby, which will be held Aug. 4 at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The 2024 West Virginia Derby will be the 54th…
The JDRIV Career Center graduated its 2024 class of Practical Nursing which included (front, L-R)Carley DiGiacinto, Kiara Stevens, Alessia Richmond and Aaliyah Mitchell. (Second row, L-R) Lindsey Amberstone, Carlie Buchanan, Bailey Stead, Jordan Bernandini and Maritta Irvin “We are very proud of the JDR School…
With three members participating via phone, the Hancock County School Board acted on personnel appointments, transfers and resignations going into the 24/25 school year. In attendance were Board members Gerard Spencer and Randy Swartzmiller while members Chris Gillette, Ed Fields and Jim Horstman participated by…
The recent eleven-hour power outage experience, at least for those of us on Second Avenue, New Cumberland, happened on a 94-degree Sunday afternoon. Groans could be heard coming from everywhere. However, an amazing happening ensued. People came out of the dark in more than one…
In an order issued by the WV PSC Tomlinson Public Service District was given approval to acquire Newell Company. The order in its entirety follows PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON At a session of the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA in…
…….One of my favorite movies from the 1970’s had a TV Anchor who ended the newscast with “Stay classy, San Diego!” The 1st District was anything but classy at the press conference for the announcement of the new plant Cleveland-Cliffs is locating in the old…
The Oak Glen High School Class of 1969 will hold its 55-year reunion on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Badgely Pavilion at Chester City Park. The event will begin with a social hour at 5:00 pm followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30…
Hancock County is looking for a new County Administrator following the resignation of PJ Zuros. The job description and how to apply follows:ADVERTISEMENT The Hancock County Commission is seeking applicants for the County Administrator position. The County Administrator is responsible for the overall administration and…
Amanda McKinney was named Assistant Principal of Oak Glen Middle School at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. a 17-year veteran of the Hancock County School System, McKinney previously served as a Math Teacher at Oak Glen High. The Board accepted the resignation of former OGMS…