Both parade participants and spectators enjoyed Newell’s first Spash Parade. It was one of the activities included in Newell’s first “Fun Day” which included a variety of activities and concluded with a concert by Route 45. The community turned out in full force to enjoy…
…..My Mom used to say she could feel fall in the air. Don’t know what she meant, maybe it was the smell of woodsmoke. I know for me it’ll be the sound of the Oak Glen Bears on Friday nights. From my side porch, I…
The Hancock County Commission heard from a contingent of residents who visit the dog park frequently. Located on Gas Valley Road, the Park was constructed by the Commission five years ago. Those in attendance are regular visitors to the park and expressed their dismay at…
Chester City Council tabled a raise for part-time patrolman at Monday’s meeting. Council had gone into Executive Session prior to the vote to table to discuss thei ssue. The resignation of Patrolman Don Blankenship was also accepted and payment of Blankenship’s vacation time was…
J. Michael Baird, who won his 1,000th race as a trainer last September and is among the leaders in the standings this year at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, has maintained his passion for thoroughbred breeding and racing through times of great change in the…
…………… As I write this column it’s 8:00 p.m. Sunday and the West Virginia Derby is set to go off momentarily. I am saddened by the demise of the many activities and pageantry which once took place on the premier day of racing in Hancock County.…
Russell Smith, Janice Sue Smith to Russell Smith, Janice Sue Smith, Joseph Smith, Angela Dee Smith Estate of Harold Wolfe to Mary Hannah Finton Shirley Washam to Paris Hughes – $110,000.00 Evelyn Phillips by POA to Madeline Phillips Emily Blanda to Keven O’Rourke, Kami O’Rouse…
Ted Arneault was named head principal of Weir High School at Tuesday’s Special Board Meeting. Arneault who led the Oak Glen Bears to their winningest football season now transitions to serving at the helm of the Weir High Red Riders. He comes to Weir High…