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…
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,…
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…
………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…
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…
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…
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).…
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…
Janet Keller, vice-president of the Hancock County Museum and long-time volunteer, approached New Cumberland City Council Monday pleading for help to keep the museum functioning. Keller, specifically asked that the City reimburse the Museum for the water and sewage bill. She said the Museum has…