Employees of the Hancock County Health Department, in New Cumberland, participated in a American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid-CPR-AED class recently. “The classes are available to the general public,” said Michelle Berneburg, instructor. “interested residents can call the Health Department at 304-564-3343 to obtain information on scheduling a class. The Department now has BLS and…

Kevin Scott Beynon to Sharon Beynon Joseph Perfecto Pino to Hope Elizabeth Krause Kurt Warren Hinkle to Tara Noelle Cooper Alexander Thomas Cutlip to Kirsten Faith McClure John Anthony Barton to Ashley Anne Cottrill Brian Joshua Highfield to Addie Marie Davis Kody Lawrence Knight and Shirley Renee Kirk Sean Stuart Cochrane, Sr. to Elizabeth Ellen…

Incumbent Mayor Will White won a four-year term as New Cumberland mayor over challenger Councilman Mike Watkins. Unofficial tallies show White with 74 votes and Watkins with 33. All other races were unopposed. Unofficial tallies show the following: Ward 1, Seat C – 4-year term, Penny Spilecki -39 votes; Ward II, Seat A- 4-year term,…

John Hudson, Kelly Hudson, to Gary Grebey, $115,000.00, Clay District Kevin Helmick, Debbie Sue Helmick to Mackey Era Williams, Kalista Rachelle Williams, Clay District Walter Sadauskas, Cinthia Sadauskas to Logan Spencer Mains, $299,000.00, Grant District WV State Auditor to Alexis Keller, Mary Jane Mutton Trust, Grant District WV State Auditor to Sonya Ostrander, Samuel Spilios,…

14, 2025Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. May 21, 1853: William M. O. Dawson was born in Bloomington, Maryland, just across the Potomac River from what is now the Eastern Panhandle. In 1905, he became…

Three “Knights of the Golden Horseshoe” were recognized by the Hancock County Board of Education at Monday, May 12th’s meeting. Camden Firman and Amelia Kampmeyer from Oak Glen Middle School and Julian Williams from Weir Middle School were 8th grade winners in the Golden Horseshoe contest which tests students on their knowledge of the State…

The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for May 2025. The winning yard belongs to Betty Lou Rossi who resides on Pearl Street in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the month award and a check to Betty Lou along with the yard of the month…

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is offering two accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Bootcamps this summer to help students quickly gain the skills needed for a rewarding career in emergency medical services.The first session will be held at WVNCC’s Wheeling Campus beginning May 27, 2025, and running for five weeks. Classes…

Hancock County Savings Bank will be hosting a complimentary Fraud Awareness Seminar on Thursday, May 15th, from noon to 1pm in the Chester Volunteer Fire Department’s community room, side entrance, 371 Carolina Ave. in Chester, WV. This “Lunch and Learn” event will also include an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concerns and safeguards. Light lunch…

Kensington McConnachie is a senior at Oak Glen High School and is the May 2025 Lions Club Scholar of the Month. Kensington is the daughter of Steven and Erin McConnachie. She resides in Chester, West Virginia. Kensington is a four-year letterman of the track and field and basketball team. She is a two-year letterman of…

………I’ve often pondered if being a good mother is genetically determined or it’s learned behavior. I mean you can come from a long line of cookie baking Moms and be the black sheep who buys your kids cookies at the store. Conversely, you can watch your Mom be homeroom mother, bring the snacks for Little…

The Hancock County Commission will submit a report assessing how the departments in the Courthouse are adhering to the current budget. The report will be available to the public and the media at the Commissioners’ meeting second meeting of every month. The 2026 Budget Responsibility Commitment, agreed upon March 27, 2025 and signed by all…

WEIRTON, WV – The Tri-State Area Master Gardeners are excited to announce their annual spring Plant Sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Gabe’s parking lot in Weirton. This highly anticipated event brings together plant lovers, gardeners, and community members from Brooke, Hancock, Jefferson, and Columbiana Counties to…

If you live in New Cumberland, make sure to make time to vote tomorrow. Voters will decide on the Mayor who will lead the City for the next four years. That’s an important job, and with the potential to revitalize the city both economically and aesthetically the candidate elected will have a challenging task before…

Ohio river Catfish tournaments start this Saturday night May 10 at 7pm. Entry fee $10 per fisherman. Sign up at Chaney’s Sunoco in Chester, WV.  Measuring for length at Chester City marina between 6:30 am and 7am Sunday the 11th. Paying out 1st and 2nd place.A concealed carry class is scheduled for Sunday May 18th. only…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is the first in the state and region to offer the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with the Sphere-9™ Catheter ablation technology to more precisely address heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation or AFib. “The Affera system is next generation and will likely significantly add to our existing…

Oak Glen High School hosted its prom April 26th at Oak Glen High School followed by dinner and dancing at Avion on the Water. 1st row (left to right) Georgia Woolley (escort), Senior King Kaiden Jones, Senior Queen Kensington McConnachie, Logan Murray (Junior court member). 2nd row (left to right) Emma Stansbury (Junior court member),…

Chester City Council continues to clean-up the community and tighten any ordinances whose language might stand in the way of cleaning up unsightly or dangerous property. Council adopted Ordinance 2025-4 at its Monday, May 5 meeting. Ordinance 2025-4 gives the City the authority to deal with the accumulation and require the disposal of garbage, refuse,…