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A Night to Remember

On the evening of May 31, 2025, the familiar walls of Bob Burton Gymnasium in Paden City echoed with pride, laughter, and a few bittersweet tears as the 74th and final commencement ceremony for the school unfolded. The bleachers were filled with proud parents, doting grandparents, and lifelong friends who had come to witness a milestone, not just for the 31 graduating seniors, but for the school itself. As the familiar notes of Pomp and Circumstance swelled through the air, the seniors made their entrance, each stepped down the aisle a symbol of years of hard work and growth. They ...

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National Iced Tea Day: A Refreshing Celebration

Yesterday was one of my favorite days to celebrate. Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s my favorite drink was Royal Crown Cola (RC). A 12 oz (glass) bottle of RC and a bag of Mr. Bee chips could be had for 20 cents. And, if you brought the bottle back you received a nickel refund. Later in life ...

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Jerry Lee Hunter

Jerry Lee Hunter, age 82, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the New Martinsville Health and Rehab Center. He was born March 27, 1943, in Onton, KY, a son of the late Samuel E. and Martina Ray Hunter. He was a retired employee at PPG, Protestant by ...

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Letter To Editor,

I am almost 80 years old and have lived through my share of "shutdowns." I have done an unscientific poll of around 30 friends and none of us has experienced anything negative during these "shutdown" periods. Moreover none of us knows anyone who has experienced anything negative. That leads ...