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New Martinsville Rotary Hears From Wetzel School Superintendent Porter

The Rotary club met for their weekly meeting on Wednesday February 25, with Wetzel County Superintendent of schools as the guest speaker. Other quests in attendance were Magnolia high school girls basketball team and coaches, plus the two students of the month. President Chuck Clegg gave opening remarks before welcoming Superintendent Porter and Chief Personnel Officer and County Administrator Ben McPherson who brought Rotary members up to date on construction of the new consolidated high school to be built in Porters Falls. Mrs. Porter said the start of construction has hit a few ...

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The changing of time!

Twice a year, clocks spring forward and fall back, disrupting our routines and sparking debate. The time change, a practice dating back to World War I, aims to conserve energy and promote outdoor activities. But is it still relevant today? The debate rages on. Some argue it's time to ditch ...

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Jeffery Wayne Forrester

Jeffery Wayne Forrester, 66, of New Martinsville, WV left this world on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Jeff was born July 9, 1959, in New Martinsville, WV son of the late Ross Ira and Mae Eleanore (Resseger) Forrester. He was a retired truck driver. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his ...

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