……..The February 2 Board of Education meeting where we were supposed to learn about what transpired in the school district that resulted in the State taking it over was a disappointment. While we learned how much we were in arrears and why, most of us…
Those attending the February 2, 2026 meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education experienced a drastically changed meeting format. Since the State of West Virginia has taken over the Hancock County Schools, the Board of Education has been stripped of any decision-making capacity. The…
Too lethargic, infirm, or unathletic For Shuffleboard? Or perhaps croquet feels a bit too competitive? Fret not, fellow old folks, and stir your fannies from the sitting room, because, boy, do I have the perfect activity for you! Imagine that badminton, paddle ball, and ping…
The late Lester Ross was inducted into the New Cumberland Hall of Fame posthumously on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Lester will be a member of the 35t Hall of Fame inductees honored for their service to their fellow man and the community of New Cumberland.…
Leslie Ann Fields was inducted into the 35th group of New Cumberland residents honored for their service to their community. Leslie’s unwavering commitment to her hometown and her long history of participating in projects to benefit the community were cited as the reason for her…
Like most kids, I hated trips to the clothing store. Two hours deprived of whiffle ball, clubhouses, and Rock’em Sock’em Robots (the blue guy had a glass jaw, one jab and his melon popped up) was bad enough, but the commandeered time instead spent stuffing…
.The response to candidates filing during an off year election has been encouraging. This county is making a return to a two-party system and means that voters want a choice and candidates are not happy with the decisions being made by the current officials. ……….I was…
I wrote in my column that decisions on how to vote are based on many things. When Senator Shelly Capito Moore didn’t have any competition, I left the box vacant. I was very happy when former WV Senate President Jeff Kessler, a Democrat, decided to…
Brayley Lash will be furthering her academic and softball career at West Liberty University. Brayley is a two time All State Honorable Mention in West Virginia. She was also a member of the Sectional and Regional Championship team in 2025. She will be entering her…