Three “Knights of the Golden Horseshoe” were recognized by the Hancock County Board of Education at Monday, May 12th’s meeting. Camden Firman and Amelia Kampmeyer from Oak Glen Middle School and Julian Williams from Weir Middle School were 8th grade winners in the Golden Horseshoe…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is offering two accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Bootcamps this summer to help students quickly gain the skills needed for a rewarding career in emergency medical services.The first session will be held at WVNCC’s Wheeling Campus…
Kensington McConnachie is a senior at Oak Glen High School and is the May 2025 Lions Club Scholar of the Month. Kensington is the daughter of Steven and Erin McConnachie. She resides in Chester, West Virginia. Kensington is a four-year letterman of the track and…
………I’ve often pondered if being a good mother is genetically determined or it’s learned behavior. I mean you can come from a long line of cookie baking Moms and be the black sheep who buys your kids cookies at the store. Conversely, you can watch…
The Hancock County Commission will submit a report assessing how the departments in the Courthouse are adhering to the current budget. The report will be available to the public and the media at the Commissioners’ meeting second meeting of every month. The 2026 Budget Responsibility…
If you live in New Cumberland, make sure to make time to vote tomorrow. Voters will decide on the Mayor who will lead the City for the next four years. That’s an important job, and with the potential to revitalize the city both economically and…
Oak Glen High School hosted its prom April 26th at Oak Glen High School followed by dinner and dancing at Avion on the Water. 1st row (left to right) Georgia Woolley (escort), Senior King Kaiden Jones, Senior Queen Kensington McConnachie, Logan Murray (Junior court member).…
Chester City Council continues to clean-up the community and tighten any ordinances whose language might stand in the way of cleaning up unsightly or dangerous property. Council adopted Ordinance 2025-4 at its Monday, May 5 meeting. Ordinance 2025-4 gives the City the authority to deal…
Janet Keller, vice-president of the Hancock County Museum and long-time volunteer, approached New Cumberland City Council Monday pleading for help to keep the museum functioning. Keller, specifically asked that the City reimburse the Museum for the water and sewage bill. She said the Museum has…