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Rotary Hears History Of New Martinsville Boat Racing

Longtime Boat Racing enthusiasts Sam and Sharron Winer spoke to the New Martinsville Rotary Club on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Club’s weekly meeting held at Quinet’s Court Restaurant in downtown New Martinsville. Club President Chuck Clegg brought the club up to date on some of ...

Mike Blair Announce Candidacy for Wetzel Commission

New Martinsville, WV. — My name is Mike Blair, and I am proud to announce that I am running for the Wetzel County Commission. Wetzel County isn’t just where I live, it is home. I have spent my entire life here. I graduated from Magnolia High School in 1977, and my wife Charlene and I have ...

Dobkin Announces Run For WV Second Senatorial District

GLEN DALE, W.Va. — Robert Dobkin announced his candidacy for the WV Second Senatorial District, which includes parts of Marshall, Marion and Monongalia counties and all of Wetzel, Tyler and Doddridge counties. The seat is currently held by Senator Charles Clements (Wetzel-R), who announced he ...

Smiling Faces

Ron Morris and Greg Murphy are all smiles as they are about to auction off Wetzel County’s prize hams, bacon and eggs at the 4-H Camp. Greg has been calling the bids for the last 20 years and has witnessed a steady increase in the money paid for the day’s offerings. They express their ...

Wetzel FFA and 4-H Sale

On Friday evening March 6th, the Wetzel County Mollohan Shelter hosted the 58th annual Ham Bacon and Egg sale. Each year local members of the FFA and 4-H club come together to offer prize ham, bacon sides, and eggs for sale to the public and local businesses. This Friday night auction was ...

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 ...

Shortline School Students Honored for “I Voted” Sticker Contest

On Wednesday afternoon February 25, 2026,at Shortline School, Wetzel County Clerk, Jessica Yoho accompanied Amanda Metz, an employee of the clerk's office, presented three Shortline eighth graders a certificate from the Secretary of State’s Office. The certificate of recognition was for ...

Wetzel Co Commission Opens Bids for East Wetzel Community Center Roof

The Wetzel County Commission held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning February 3rd at the Wetzel County Commission Building with all commissioners present. President Carla McBee declared a forum and called the meeting to order. Drew Eberle CAD Designer of Swiss Valley Associates was ...