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A Rank Ramp Race
April 24, 2013 The ramp eating contest at the inaugural Shortline Ramp?Festival ended up being a tie! Matt Coen and Charity Cogar both ate 17 raw ramps in 60 seconds. So the two competed again. more »»
PC Council Votes To Pave Alley Near High School
April 24, 2013 The paving of streets and alleyways was the focus of a special Paden City Council meeting held at 10 a.m. on April 19. more »»
Karl Sentences Watson To One Year In Prison
April 24, 2013 Joseph Leroy Watson, 18, of Post Office Box 125, Littleton, was sentenced to one year in prison after he was determined to be unfit to complete a program at the Anthony Center for Youthful Offenders. more »»
Schools To Hold Proms
April 24, 2013 Three local high schools will hold their proms this weekend. Magnolia High School’s juniors and seniors will promenade on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the New Martinsville City Building. more »»
Grow Local, Go Local Seeks Commission’s Support
April 24, 2013 AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer Tom Myslinsky appeared before the Wetzel County Commission Tuesday to provide commissioners with an update on Grow Local, Go Local—the area’s local food initiative. more »»
Omear Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Delivery
April 24, 2013 Mindy Murphy Omear, 33, of 730 Highland Avenue, New Martinsville pleaded guilty April 17 in Wetzel County Circuit Court to conspiracy to deliver oxycodone, a Schedule II narcotic substance. more »»
Court Cases Continued
April 24, 2013 BY LAUREN RIGGS Staff Writer Several cases were passed until the next term of court in Wetzel County Circuit Court. The case of Natasha Lynn Tedrow, 22, of 447B Martin Ave. more »»
Blankets Give Foster Children Extra Comfort
April 24, 2013 The Stitching Sisters, a quilting group, and friends recently made and donated about 85 quilts and blankets to the Wetzel County Department of Health and Human Resource. more »»
Food Bank Events
April 24, 2013 High unemployment has forced a large number of West Virginians to ask for help in feeding their families. Loss of jobs has also reduced the contributions to the non-profit food banks. more »»
New Martinsville Agrees To B&O Hike
April 17, 2013 New Martinsville City Council approved, by a five to one vote during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, to increase the city’s business and occupation ta. more »»
Chamber Announces Nominees Invites Voting
April 17, 2013 The Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce 2013 Awards Dinner will be held at the Mollohan Center in New Martinsville on April 30. more »»
Vehicle Issues Make Drivers Ed Difficult
April 17, 2013 Concerned parent Steve Stevens approached the Wetzel County Board of Education at the April 15 meeting regarding Driver’s Education at Hundred High School. more »»
First Ramp Festival Slated
April 17, 2013 The first annual Shortline Ramp Festival will be held April 20, beginning at 11 a.m., with a flag raising and singing of the National Anthem. The festival will go on until 2 p.m. more »»
Ballot Set For PC Election
April 17, 2013 The filing period for Paden City’s election ended April 8, with one race developing. more »»
Girl Turns Her Love Of Frogs Into A Crusade, Event
April 17, 2013 Wetzel County will take part in the international Save the Frogs Day on April 27, harnessing the efforts of organizations and individuals from Beech Bottom, Ohio, to Mannington, W.Va. more »»
Board Of Education Approves Employment Matters
April 17, 2013 The Wetzel County Board of Education approved the following personnel matters at their April 15 meeting Re-Employment of Continuing Professional Personnel for the 2013-2014 School Year: Short Lin... more »»
Board Revises School Calendar
April 17, 2013 The Wetzel County Board of Education approved a revised school calendar for the rest of the year during their meeting Monday evening. more »»
Board Of Education Approves Many Personnel Matters
April 17, 2013 The following personnel matters met approval at the April 15 regular meeting of the Wetzel County Board of Education. Retirements: Rhonda Y. more »»
Commission Proclaims Fair Housing Month
April 17, 2013 The Wetzel County Commission signed a proclamation Tuesday morning declaring April 2013 as “Fair Housing Month” in Wetzel County. more »» |
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