It was a standing-room only crowd which gathered at the JDR Career Center to hear an explanation of why Hancock County’s school system is in financial crisis. The school funding process was explained by Uriah Cummings, CFO of the West Virginia Dept of Education. Through…
By Mark Patterson Customarily, network execs, the people who decide what tv shows to roll the dice on, offer at least perfunctory applause after viewing prospective programs for the first time. As a courtesy to the creative forces sitting nervously in the private studio- theater…
………..Like Walter Mitty, I live an exciting life in my head. I conjure up all kinds of situations and adventures mostly when I drive. Inside my head is a fantasy life that has no resemblance to my real life. …….Yet, I persist. Ever the optimist,…
A daylong schedule of activities culminated by a visit by Santa himself is slated for Chester’s Hometown Christmas. The day’s activities will include the following: 9 a.m. –Jingle Bell Run starts at 812 Carolina Avenue. a.m. until 3 p.m. — Street artists & vendors –…
The Chester Beautification Committee, Chester Lions Club, Hancock County Family Support, City of Chester and the Chester Garden Committee will bring you Chester Light Up Night December 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The ceremony will take place at Virginia Gardens. Santa will make…
Concerned citizens may obtain clarification as to how Hancock County became a county “needing assistance” at Monday’s regular Board meeting, but they will not have an opportunity to pose questions. The Hancock County Board of Education meeting, slated for Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m., will…
From all of us at Hometown News we wish you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. While 2025 has presented many challenges, we hope you take a moment Thursday to reflect on the gifts our family, community and those we love bring to the table.…
………..In the past few weeks, the mistrust of Hancock County school system has grown to epic proportions. Whatever trust and faith there had been in both the Board of Education and the Administration was destroyed in one fell swoop with the sudden announcement of the…
When Eric Chaffin worked for Jeff Davis when he was in high school, he never dreamed he would be in a position to be giving away 220 turkeys to residents of Hancock County for Thanksgiving. Chaffin who is the managing partner of the ChaffinLuhana Law…