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WVNCC Celebrates Class of 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) celebrated its Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony held Thursday evening, May 15, at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling. Family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to honor the achievements of this year’s graduates, as 255 students…

Hancock County Health Dept. Offers Classes

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…

White to Return as New Cumberland Mayor

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,…

Golden Horseshoe Winners Recognized by Board of Education

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…

And Then Again……………………by Tamara Pettit

………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…

Hancock Commission to Present Budget Report Monthly

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…

NC Municipal Election is Tuesday

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…