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AMERICANS TAKE NOTICE (A poem for Flag Day)

I am the American Flag Representing every state in the Union. I can be found everywhere! Patriots fly me in their yards; Display me from their porch Sometimes I line fences and sidewalks. I am even displayed through towns. I tower in front of schools, Federal buildings and even ...

Sean Maxwell to perform at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church

Sean Maxwell will perform at St. Ann's Episcopal Church on Sunday, June 5 at 7pm. This concert is free and donations will be appreciated. Maxwell will present a harpsichord recital of Portuguese music of the late Renaissance and Baroque periods. Following the recital, there is a photo ...

Equitrans Donates to Fishing Derby

Equitrans Midstream was happy to make a $2,000 donation to the Sons of the American Legion Post 81, to help support their annual fishing derby. This is a great event that provides a day in the outdoors for a large number of kids & their families in the Wetzel County area. The funds helped ...

Town of Hundred Receives Fire Danger Awareness Sign

An anchor point has been found for a new daily fire danger sign. Thanks to the Mayor, Chip Goff and Shaun Kuhn, Wetzel / Marshall County Service Forrester with West Virginia Division of Forestry, the town of Hundred was able to receive a daily fire danger sign. The sign, located in front of ...

Shortline Ramp Festival Deemed a Success

After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Shortline Ramp Festival returned on Saturday, April 9th. The 2022 Ramp Festival was organized by the Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce and was held at the Short Line School in Reader, West Virginia. Though the festival was planned to be ...

New Martinsville Man Spends Quality Time With Kids

This was a busy bunch recently as they spent a cold afternoon building Mr. Snowman and his two little ones. Christopher Davis Sr. and his children braved the cold for several hours creating the almost 10 foot Snowman. Davis said, his children had a good time playing in the snow and learning ...

Lisa Gonzales – A person gone too soon!

If you were blessed to have known Lisa Gonzales, you will have felt God’s love in her radiant, constant smile. Always, always smiling!!! A smile that welcomed you, comforted you, loved you, and most importantly, NEVER judged you! Her beautiful smile, as brilliant as the sun, was small in ...

The Talkingtons Renew Concealed Carry Licenses

In 1972, Bill Talkington and Beulah Talkington were the first man and woman to obtain a concealed carry permit in Wetzel County. Bill’s license was number one and Beulah’s was number 2. They have held continuous concealed carry permits for nearly 50 years protecting their home and ...

Alyse Lynae Adams Celebrate third Birthday

Alyse Lynae Adams, daughter of Zachary and Kelley Adams of Forest, Va., celebrated her third birthday on October 20. Alyse has an older brother, Ayden, seven years old. Her grandparents are Bob and Bonnie McGinnis of Gibsonia, Pa. and Stephen and Susan Adams of Allison Park, ...

Quinn Bryant Turns Three

Quinn Allen Bryant, son of Mike and Lacy (Berry) Bryant of Hudson, Fla., celebrated his third birthday on Oct 6. Quinn has three brothers, Cole, eleven years old, Parker, nine years old and Reed, five years old. His grandparents are Bob and Bonnie McGinnis of Gibsonia, Pa., the late Patrick ...