by Tamara The West Virginia Board of Education has currently taken over the administration of 8 counties: Mingo, Logan, Upshur, Nicholas, Tyler, Boone, Hancock, and Harrison. At its monthly meeting, the WV State Board also re-elected Paul Hardesty to an unprecedented so they must approve…
The recent storm which hit New Cumberland damaged and took down old, dead trees which put homes at risk. Council voted to hire Jeremy Crow to cut down the trees. Three trees near the South Chester Street residence of Charles Kearns fell between two cars…
The Hancock County School Board has three new Board members and a new President and Vice President. Jeff Woofter replaced current Board member Chris Gillette as Board President. Gillette and Randy Swartzmiller are the Board members whose seats were not up for re-election. Melissa Baine…
…….The 4th of July reminds me every year that it’s great to be free. As an observer of the Democratic process in action, I am constantly reminded of how precious the government we have in place is to keep that freedom alive…..and how that freedom…
It was a hot and steamy day for the 4th of July as residents prepared for parades and day-long celebrations. Chester’s a 501-K and a duck race started off the day to be followed by car shows, vendors, blow up entertainment for kids in the…
The Hancock County Commission will meet at its regular meeting day of Thursday and time of 2:30 p.m. during July, but will change both in Aug. and Sept. Meetings will be held on Fridays at 9 a.m. Meetings will be held August 14 and 28,…
In recognition of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Chester Parade Committee has partnered with Pierce Media to bring you a digital image of the parade.
Concerns Merit Response Haylianne Murray spoke to the Hancock County Board of Education Monday evening about the life-threatening situation which could exist for her son if the full-time nurse was not returned to Oak Glen High School. She explained her son has an Ascending Aortic…
The current composition of the Hancock County Board of Education held its final meeting Monday. Board Vice President Ed Fields, Jim Horstman and Jack Crow now make way for three new Board members: Fields who opted not to seek another term on the Board, was…