By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times
NEW CUMBERLAND — Despite the rainy weather over the weekend, area residents celebrated the beginning of autumn with the New Cumberland Fall River Fest.
“There are over 60 vendors here this year,” announced Mayor Will White in welcoming those gathered for the festival.
Booths lined River Avenue, with local crafters selling their wares, and area organizations offering a variety of foods and information on their services.
The New Cumberland Lions Club was on hand to sell pulled pork sandwiches, with Hancock County Savings Bank handing out T-shirts and fans, local Scouts sold baked goods, and students with the John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center’s School of Practical Nursing offering some basic medical tests.
Festivities kicked off at 9 a.m. with the annual 5-K race, beginning at the Hines Park Gazebo, the proceeds from which will benefit the Oak Glen High Athletics Department.
Feature image cutline: VENDORS GALORE – Organizers reported more than 60 vendors were set to take part in the New Cumberland River Fest over the weekend, offering a variety of wares to those attending. — Craig Howell
