Unofficial returns show Tommy Ogden defeating Tony LaScola for the Grant District Republican County Commission nomination. Ogden garnered 1,719 votes to LaScola’s 1,413. There is no Democrat filed for the seat. Brooke County Prosecutor Joe Barki defeated incumbent Circuit Court Judge Ron Wilson in District…
Kids ages K – 6th grade are invited to the Magic Tree Garden for a a fun day on Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Magic Tree Committee invites kids to the Garden located across from Davis Brothers Pharmacy on Jackson…
The Hancock County Board of Education recognized those students who had excelled in their field of study at Monday’s meeting. Winners of the State Skills USA Winners from JDRIV were: GOLD: Aubrey Stoica – CPR/First Aid; Julianna Campbell – Nurse Assistant; Natalia Vella – Photography…
In one of my favorite quotes, the much-loved Mr. Rogers in attempting to explain disaster to his young friends said, “When something bad happens, always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers.” When a tornado struck the Glenn farm and the area surrounding…
As the City of New Cumberland moves its offices to the new City Building on River Avenue, its previous home gets a new lease on life and its tenants a landlord with New Cumberland’s best interests at heart. Miguel Charnenko of Tampa, Florida purchased the…
……..If Mother’s Day serves a purpose (and I normally hate “Hallmark” created holidays) it’s to make us stop and think about what we cherish (or cherished) about our mother. …….My Mother was far from perfect, That’s what I loved about her. In a culture where…
(Commissioner Eron Chek voted against the Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement between Hancock County and NUCOR. The agreement passed two to one. She provides her opinion on the agreement in this article.) Thinking about our Value Hancock is the smallest county in WV. 88…
A Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with NUCOR Steel for a transload and processing facility north of New Cumberland was approved on a 2 to 1 vote at Thursday, June 9th County Commission Meeting. Commissioner Eron Chek voted no and had questions for…
Chester City Council adopted Resolution 2024-05 at its Monday meeting, setting in motion the necessary steps for a water rate increase and the financing for additions and improvements to its existing water system. The West Virginia Public Service Commission had rejected the initial action by…