County voters will select their Butler District County Commissioner in November. The incumbent in that district, Eron Chek, was defeated by Ronnie Jones (R) in the primary. Brianne Bates , democrat, and Ronnie Jones, republican, will face off for the seat and we will propose…
The Practical Nursing Department at the John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center held its 2026 graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 25th, at Oak Glen High School. First Row left to right: Paydon Conley, Hannah Szczerbinski, Giannah Haushalter, Kaylee Vankirk, Denita Dancy Second Row left to…
The television and I have always had a complicated relationship. I loved to watch it, but hated the way it looked in the room where I watched it. I think it’s genetic. My mother enjoyed the tv, but did not like the way it looked…
We’re a short six weeks’ away from casting our ballots for the candidate we feel will do the best job. It’s a General Election and there are not too many decisions to be made since many races were decided in the primary. What races remain,…
While November 3, 2026 is Election Day, there are dates preceeding November 3 that makes voting convenient and accessible: October 13 – Deadline to register to vote by mail or computer October 13 – Deadling to register to vote in person October 21 – Early…
County Clerk Karan Valenti spoke to the County Commissioners at Friday’s meeting to remind them WV State Statute takes precedence over Robert’s Rules when there is a conflict. Commission President Eron Chek refuted that and at the end of Valenti’s remarks said again “We voted…
I ruminate about numerous issues on a daily basis. The numerous alleged fraudulent activities in public service groups and youth sports groups troubles me. The unanswered questiions that continue to loom around our school system while our students and teachers continue to excell is nothing…
It wasn’t a rising Ohio River that caused havoc in the small community of New Cumberland Friday, it was the skies that opened up with torrential rains that defied any attempts to protect properties. New Cumberland City Council learned at Monday’s Council that the Hancock…
Front L-R Haley Dishler, Alexandra Watkins Middle L-R Kaitlynn Simmons, Brie Crummitt, Alexis Ritchie, Dancia Mumford, Paiton Ringo, Paityn Reilly Back L-R Kaleena Gibson, Paislei Brooks, Alivia Cline, Lucy Ford, Blayne McCartney, Emily Conroyering Front L-R Haley Dishler, Alexandra Watkins Middle L-R Kaitlynn Simmons, Brie…