With the 2026 school year rapidly coming to an end, the seniors who attend the Wetzel County Technical Education Center were given recognition. On May 4, at 1:00pm, students, parents and teachers gathered in the tech center to give acknowledgement to those members of this years’ classes who ...
The New Martinsville Rotary club met on Wednesday May 6, 2026, at Quinet’s Court Restaurant in Downtown New Martinsville and welcomed guest speaker Elizabeth Seckman, Coordinator of Wetzel County Family Resource Network. She shared a wealth of knowledge with the club about subjects like ...
On Tuesday May 6, at 6:00 pm at the former Paden City High School, the newly completed redevelopment of the building was completed with the formal grand opening of the structure now to be known as, “THE CORNERSTONE”. A ceremonial ribbon cutting and open house welcomed visitors to explore ...
The members of the Paden City Council met on the 4th of May, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Jess Brown Building adjacent to the former high school. Mayor Clyde Hochstrasser opened with the roll call of members. All were present for the business meeting of the city. Next the mayor asked members if ...
A couple weeks back the Wetzel Chronicle Smile Camera happened upon a couple who stepped back in time 250 years to take on the roles of George and Martha Washington. Mike Martin and his girlfriend Sharon Fox traveled from Redhill Pa. on a two-day vacation to visit the Abandoned President’s ...
Community members, interested citizens, Church leaders, business professionals, and people from all walks of life, gathered together on Thursday May 11, throughout the nation for an uplifting day of prayer. New Martinsville was no exception, the theme for this year’s annual prayer service ...
The Wetzel County Commission met on Tuesday morning May 5, at the Commission Building to approve agenda items. Commissioner President Carla McBee and Vice President Kelly Nelsen were present. Commissioner Lisa Heasley was absent. President McBee called the meeting to order. B. B. Smith ...
A dramatic scene unfolded along the Ohio River on Wednesday, April 29th, as crews successfully retrieved the Sistersville Ferry tug that had partially sunk at the ferry landing on April 10, drawing a crowd of curious onlookers and concerned community members. While the ferry’s car ...
The Fifth Annual Wetzel County Schools Academic Awards Ceremonies were very well attended. On April 7th and 9th, students in the top 15% of their classes for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year in grades 5-12 were honored and recognized. A total of 268 students were invited to ...
On Tuesday April 28th, the New Martinsville Rotary Club met at Quinet’s Court Restaurant and welcomed current Supreme Court Justice Gerald Titus to speak to the local members and guests. Rotary President Chuck Clegg introduced the judge to the gathered group. Justice Titus explained that he ...
