Category newsletter-monday

SHERIFF’S ELECTION IS IMPORTANT

Things are quiet on the local front when it comes to the election. November is not far away and I’ve yet to see any attention to the Sheriff’s race. While it’s the sole contested race in Hancock County, it’s yet to generate attention. It should.…

AND THEN AGAIN…….BY TAMARA with Shannon

There are days in all our lives that are terror-filled when they occur, but humor- filled in retrospect.  Since Shannon has moved into 610 Chester Street, New Cumberland, (also known lovingly, as the Webster house) her first priority has been to make sure the fence…

SCHOOL BOND LEVY CAMPAIGN SET TO KICK OFF

Hancock County voters will decide on whether or not to allocate $10,650,000 to in a School Bond Levy in November. While focus may be on a national Harris – Trump race for President, the only local contested race for will be for Sherriff with Dezo…

JUST MY OPINION…..FROM TAMARA PETTIT

The Board of Education will soon embark on its campaign to pass the school levy. Safety of students is a big priority as it should be. But, very soon the legislature and boards of education throughout the state will need to take an informed position:…

AND THEN AGAIN…………….by Tamara

I’m going to do something I have never done before today; write a letter to the President of Walmart about my last (and I mean last because I will never again grace their doors) experience at his store. I’m not naive enough to think it…

DEMOCRATS PLAN EVENT

Meet and Greet Event to be held for the Democratic Candidates On August 29th, All Candidates that are registered Democrats, including State, Federal, and local have been invited to attend  our event at the B4Burgers and Grill, upstairs, (Formerly T. Kosciusko Hall). Doors Open at 6:00pm Hors d’oeuvres…

COMMISSION APPROVES BUDGET REVISION

The Hancock County Commission approved  another budget revision for the year as the impact of 50 percent of its racetrack video lottery reduction hits home.  The Commission transferred $1,370,646.00 of its Rainy Day Fund, an increased amount of $875,000.00 from that previously approved.  The total amount being allocated…