CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has noteworthy bridges in the northern panhandle, with some of the oldest bridges in the state, and eight bridges cross the Ohio River as the northern panhandle hugs the Ohio River the entire length of its western…
Good news for the small community of New Manchester. The cornerstone store at the entrance to the small community previously known as “Country Corners” has been purchased by Luis and Dorian Vasquez. Luis and Dorian closed on their loan to purchase the building on Jan…
.Many years ago when I worked at THE COURIER I did a monthly column entitled ‘HOMETOWN HEARTBEAT’. Schmaltzy, huh? But, not to me! I wrote about individuals whom I viewed as the very heartbeat of a small town. These individuals had their on the pulse…
The Hancock County Schools will benefit from the economic development set to take place in the County. While FORM Energy received a tax break to the State of West Virginia to lure them to locate in Hancock County, the company has presented the Hancock County…
…..The lull is over and things are happening in Hancock County and in Charleston. If you’re going to throw your hat into the ring for political office this week is the week to do it. Filing for office ends the 27. If you’re filing by…
The Oak Glen Wrestling Team secured the 4A OVAC Championship this weekend. The team finished 5th overall with 168 points. The Bears had 9 placers and one champion at the OVAC Tournament. Logan Davis earned his 3rd OVAC championship. Placers by weight class: 113lb –…
Energy Express, the award-winning literacy program by West Virginia University Extension, is making a comeback for the summer of 2024 to provide reading, STEM, and nutrition education to children throughout West Virginia. Currently, the program is actively seeking individuals to contribute to its Hancock County…
The timeline is in place for the New Cumberland hydroelectric plant construction and operation. President of Current Hydro, LLC, Joel Herm said construction should begin in 2025 and the plant should be online in 2027. The preliminary application has been granted approval and it places…
Since an article was published in HOMETOWN NEWS letting readers know the Oak Glen Alumni project was $1,650.00 short of the cost and shipping of the rolling flag, $1,650.00 was received making the project a go. Ed Fields, who spearheaded the project, said the flag…