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BEWARE……your phone, computer & sanity may be at risk!

We all think we’re immune from a thief who infiltrates your phone, bank account, credit cards, e-mails and access to Facebook.   How could someone do all this damage to you and your business?  We’ve all heard “crooks are stupid”, but Hometown News is here to tell…

AND THEN AGAIN………by Tamara Pettit

It is officially midsummer and I need to talk about my nemesis; the tomato   My tomatoes to be specific. …..I love tomatoes.  Childhood memories abound about fresh tomatoes.  Taking one fresh out of the garden and eating it like an apple.  Tomato sandwiches with just…

AND THEN AGAIN…….by Tamara Pettit

Can you have too many educational programs  in higher ed?  Does a new program in academia  have to clear many hurdles in  to be considered both needed and valid?  Finally, is there a group of educators in our State charged with approving new programs? The…

County Commission Addresses Personnel Matters

The Hancock County Commission accepted five resignations from Hancock County Animal Shelter employees at Thursday’s meeting and approved the hiring of part-time, summer help Baily Cuteri, but made no comment on the turnover of employees. Since the Commission hired a new director, supporters of former…

Gov. Morrisey Signs HB 3297 in Chester

On a hot and steamy day when neither man nor dog ventured out into the 90 plus degree weather, Gov. Patrick Morrisey traveled to Hancock County. In a ceremony which had been planned outside and was moved to the basement of the VFW due to…

Sink Hole on South Chester

New Cumberland City workers are hard at work today (June 25) repairing a sink hole that appeared in on South Chester in the vicinity of the old liquor store. Mayor Will White said the old water pipe used was too small and as a result…