Hampshire County News Archives

Two Republicans will be vying in the primary election for the right to challenge Hampshire County Commissioner Donald P. Cookman, a Romney Democrat, in the general election in November. via Cumberland Times-News

“In my first term, I have worked to position myself as a consensus builder and I feel good about the relationships I have cultivated with my colleagues in the House of Delegates”

The Morgan County Republican will run unopposed. BERKELEY SPRINGS - ' Daryl E. Cowles announced Monday he will seek to retain his seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates. via Martinsburg Journal

“I think that's more important than North River but the study is the way to go”

Hampshire County Development Auth-ority received a good audit report for 2006 from the state with only minor findings, Director Les Shoemaker reported to the county commissioners. via Cumberland Times-News

“West Virginia ranks dead last in terms of people who are members of health clubs.”

The members of the Healthy Mineral County Coalition would like to see a wellness center in the county similar to the recently established Hampshire County Wellness Center in Romney. via Cumberland Times-News

“At the time he was notified of the internal investigation he was placed on administrative leave and they took his service pistol and badge.”

' A 10-year veteran of the West Virginia State Police was found dead in his Romney home Tuesday night from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound just hours after he was relieved of duty because of an ... via Martinsburg Journal

Trooper was stationed in Romney. An investigation is under way after a West Virginia State Trooper committed suicide in Hampshire County. via The State Journal

“We purchased the insulation and dry wall for the Hazmat Building second floor”

A new communications tower is going to be built at Charlie's Knob and the Hardy County Commission will assume ownership of the Helmick Rock tower as part of the statewide communications interoperability ... via Cumberland Times-News

“Together we can make a difference.”

Editor's note: The following announcement was submitted by Alan Davis for his candidacy. via Cumberland Times-News

“Ernie Hawkins is an important link in the unbroken chain of blues and gospel artists. His guitaristry and love of the style is incomparable. From the Rev. Gary Davis into the future with his own style Ernie is one of the special ones”

Ernie Hawkins, a disciple of a form of blues nearly lost, that of the Piedmont style of guitar, will bring that style of music to Romney on Feb. via Cumberland Times-News