The sun was shining over Sistersville on Saturday, July 6, setting the scene for this year’s Barb Vincent Picnic in the Park. The annual event brought together families, friends, and neighbors to remember Barb and enjoy a relaxing summer day in the park. This year’s picnic drew more ...
Focused on eliminating driving behaviors that contribute to traffic-related fatalities on our nation’s roads, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), ...
The New Martinsville City Council held their regular scheduled monthly meeting on Monday evening July 7, 2025, to discuss the items on the agenda. Mayor Keith Nelsen declared a quorum with all council members present and called the meeting to order with the motion to approve June meeting ...
Sunshine, music, and the sound of laughter filled the air Sunday afternoon as families and friends gathered for the annual Barb Vincent Picnic in the Park, a much-loved Sistersville tradition that once again delivered a full day of community fun. The event kicked off promptly at 1 p.m. under ...
In the late 1950 the bridge crossed into Ohio making access to the new Ormet and Olin plants easier for local residences. By design the bridge needed an access and exit from each side of the four lanes to cross the bridge. The overpass has seen 65 years of service. The overpass has been on a ...
The Wetzel County Commission held a special meeting on Monday June 30th to finish and approve the end of the fiscal year before the new fiscal year begins. All commissioners were present, and commission president Lisa Heasley led in the Pledge of Allegiance before calling the meeting to ...
In a recent Wetzel Board of Education meeting, the board decided to grant ownership of the high school to the Paden City Development Authority for $10. Was this a lock stock and barrel sale, no. Any items or equipment that can be used at other schools in the county and provide a beneficial ...
Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson presided over several criminal hearings related to drugs, theft and more on June 24 in New Martinsville. Wilson set a return hearing for Keshawn Antonio Creighton of Wheeling for 9:15 a.m. July 9 for consideration of a plea. Creighton is ...
New Martinsville Rotary Club members heard from Executive Editor of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Christina Myer on Wednesday, June 18, during their regular weekly meeting held at Quinet’s Court Restaurant in Downtown New Martinsville. Myer has a long history in the newspaper business, ...
On Saturday, June 7, Wetzel County Sheriff Eric Daugherty and his department once again held the annual Wetzel County Family Picnic. The yearly picnic was started by Sheriff Mike Koontz who believed it was a good way to give back to the community and establish positive relationships with kids ...
