Craig Howell MAKING IT OFFICIAL — Officials gathered Friday to officially sign the contract transferring managerial oversight of the Hancock County Animal Shelter to the Jefferson County Humane Society. Taking part in the event were, from left, Hancock County Commissioner Tommy Ogden; county Clerk Karan Valenti; Commissioner Paul Cowey; Commission President Eron Chek; Sally Wehr and Lorianne Barbour, who will serve as the employer/operators on behalf of the humane society; and Jefferson County Humane Society Development Manager Brandi DeNoon-Damewood.

NEW CUMBERLAND — Showing the effort to help animals doesn’t have any borders, the Jefferson County Humane Society is officially overseeing management of the Hancock County Animal Shelter.

Hancock County commissioners and representatives of

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