No big hoopla, no fireworks to scare the horses and dogs, no band playing so loudly it jars the senses. Yet, the two streets in New Manchester are lined with children and adults who wait to see the 4th of July parade entitled “Wild &…
An order issued Thursday has cancelled the hearing scheduled for Tomlinson PSD and Fiesta Tableware. The Newell Company, a privately owned water company had itself declared a “distressed” company and asked that the PSD order Tomlinson to take over the company. Tomlinson was ordered to…
WEST VIRGINIA (June 18, 2025) – The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is proud to announce the appointment of its inaugural Regional Expert Panel members for Region 1 representing Brooke, Hancock, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties. These local leaders will serve as key advisors in…
……….Happy Father’s Day! For those of my readers fortunate enough to still have their fathers with them, today’s the day to make sure they know how loved and appreciated they are. For those of us who no longer have our fathers, we are hurting. Maybe…
Lion Brian Stewart's daughters, Sierra (L) and Briana (R) are ready for the "Annual Chester Lions 4th of July Car Show. They are shown with their friend Brian Spurlock's 1967 Chevy II (L) their father's 1967 Chevy Nova, and their grandfather Lee's 1967 Chevy 11 (R)
Hancock County Commissioners heard from Scott Murray, manager project development of Tenaska, at its June 12th meeting. Murray told that the company is preparing to drill a test well in the vicinity of Murray Road and Washington School Road. The test well will determine geological…
The yard of Connie Mellone on Second Avenue was selected as New Cumberland’s Yard of the Month. Mellone is pictured with Mayor Will White as the yard sign designating her yard will displayed during the month of June.
……..I remember the description I loved most about New Cumberland. It was in 1973 when a writer called Donald Dale Jackson called us “A sleepy, little river-hugging town of fire department picnics and car chasing dogs.” I thought at the time the writer was pretty…
Elle Monaco will be furthering her academic and tennis career at West Liberty University. A 2025 graduate of Oak Glen High School, her team was the 4A OVAC Champs and West Virginia Regional Champs in team, doubles and singles. Elle graduated in the top ten…