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Hancock County Commission approves audit committee, grant applications, hires and routine bills

6438476 · September 26, 2025
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At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Hancock County Commission approved establishment of an audit committee, applied for a courthouse windows grant, accepted a HAVA election grant, confirmed hires and resignations, and approved routine bills and financial reports.

The Hancock County Commission on Sept. 25 approved a series of administrative actions including creation of an audit committee, submission of a grant application to the West Virginia Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority, acceptance of a 2026 HAVA election grant, and several personnel actions.

The measures advance oversight and capital-maintenance work in Hancock County. Commissioners said the audit committee responds to state requirements, the courthouse grant would address original‑building windows, and the HAVA grant will help cover election equipment costs.

Commissioners opened the meeting at 2:30 p.m. and handled routine business before moving to several items of substance. The commission removed a previously tabled hydro project item from the table and approved moving forward with the work as presented, noting that additional coordination with the City of New Cumberland may be required. The commission also approved a proclamation recognizing Oct. 5–11, 2025, as National 4‑H Week and received students from county 4‑H clubs who recited the 4‑H pledge.

On oversight, the commission voted to establish a Hancock County Audit Committee to procure audit services and oversee corrective actions tied to audit findings. The committee was created in response…

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