New Cumberland News

Camp Fire USA recently presented the WoHeLo Award to four local girls. The WoHeLo Award is the highest award presented by Camp Fire USA and is earned by a dedicated few who demonstrate a commitment to Camp Fire ...

The Northern District Clubs of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, West Virginia, held a board meeting recently at Staffileno's on the River in Wellsburg.

After 23 and a half years in the Navy, Stefan Smolski knew he wanted to retire. But he wanted to do something with the extra time in his life.

Wanda Mayhew, 78, of Empire, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Trinity West.

The Hancock County Sheriff's Department seized several animals from a local farm after allegations of abuse and neglect surfaced and deputies found an injured horse.

Christian recording artist to perform at Weirton church The Marland Heights Community Church, located at 3900 Bright Way, would like to welcome the public to a performance at the church on Sunday.

You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics ...

The Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug Task Force will receive funding that will make up for some of the grant money cut from them earlier in the year, Hancock County Sheriff Mike White informed the Hancock County ...

Bellaire: Light Up Night at Nelson Field starting at 9 p.m. July 2 St. Clairsville: Fireworks begin at dusk.

The Hancock County Historical Museum is featuring a display wedding gowns for the enjoyment of residents and tourists.

Three Hancock County graduating seniors have been named recipients of the Mountaineer Futures Scholarship: Elizabeth Mazezka of Oak Glen, Peter Brogdon of Weir High and Doug Mato of Madonna.

Linda C. Carson and Richard C. Soos were married June 7, 2008, in West Liberty State College Interfaith Chapel with the Rev.

Local quilters celebrated the fruits of their labor while exhibiting their products for the public to view at the Panhandle Piecemakers-sponsored Quilt Show held June 13 and 14 at the John D. Rockefeller IV ...

' New Cumberland Lions Club installed 2008-09 officers at its June meeting held in the New Cumberland Municipal Building with spouses and guests attending.

' Several different agencies in Hancock County participated in a mock disaster at Tomlinson Run State Park that combined multiple emergency situations into one scenario.

' The "Keep New Cumberland Beautiful" committee will hold a Crestview Park Work Day at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Activities start with carnival-style games, pony rides, wagon rides and a concession stand, including strawberry desserts, until 3 p.m. Cow chip bingo will be played.

' An Akron man, who was recently residing on Avondale Street, will be extradited to West Virginia after appearing Friday morning before Municipal Court Judge Melissa Byers Emmerling on murder and burglary ...

' The Hancock County Health Department will distribute potassium iodide pills at an emergency services event set for June 17 at Tomlinson Run State Park.

The May 27 meeting of the New Cumberland Lions Club was held in the multi-purpose room of the New Cumberland Municipal Building.