New Cumberland celebrates community with Riverfest
CHECKING OUT THE VENDORS — Approximately 40 vendors lined River Avenue in New Cumberland over the weekend as part of the annual New Cumberland Fall Riverfest. -- Craig Howell
REMEMBERING — New Cumberland Mayor Will White uncovers a new sign on the side of the old city building, dedicating River Avenue as “Webby Way” in honor of the late M. Brian Webster, a former member of city council and long-time Riverfest volunteer who died last year. -- Craig Howell
CHECKING OUT THE VENDORS — Approximately 40 vendors lined River Avenue in New Cumberland over the weekend as part of the annual New Cumberland Fall Riverfest. -- Craig Howell
REMEMBERING — New Cumberland Mayor Will White uncovers a new sign on the side of the old city building, dedicating River Avenue as “Webby Way” in honor of the late M. Brian Webster, a former member of city council and long-time Riverfest volunteer who died last year. -- Craig Howell
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NEW CUMBERLAND -- It was a celebration of the change in season and the connections of a community in New Cumberland over the weekend, as area residents gathered for the annual Fall Riverfest.
Approximately 40 vendors were lined up along River Avenue, selling food, crafts and more, with the festivities kicking off Saturday with the annual Riverfest 5K Walk and Run, the proceeds from which will benefit Oak Glen Athletics.
Mayor Will White offered a welcome, taking time to recognize and honor three members of the community for their contributions to the festival in the past.
Those recognitions included the late Merril Brian Webster, who served 16 years on New Cumberland Council, was a long-time employee at Sparkle Market, a member of the New Cumberland Lions Club and the Fall Riverfest Committee.
"He was a valued member of the community," White said
Webster died Sept. 25, 2021, coincidentally during that year's Riverfest, but White noted his dedication to the community's celebration, giving his time each year to contribute toward the event's success.
"He led us all in collecting donations here," noted the mayor.
In Webster's honor, White unveiled a new sign on the side of the old city building, dedicating River Avenue as "Webby Way," a callback to Webster's nickname.
White also took time to remember the late John Kuzio, a World War II veteran and Hancock County educator who died in 2017, and John Edwards, a teacher at Oak Glen for 37 years and known as the "Voice of the Bears" for several of the high school's sports, who died last December.
Other activities during Riverfest included the annual art show in the old city building, as well as pumpkin painting and other activities for local youth, a car show on the Fireman's Field on Saturday, the Little Miss New Cumberland Pageant on Sunday, and a lineup of live musical entertainment throughout the weekend.