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Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Helps 100 Children Have Brighter Christmas

SISTERSVILLE – More than 100 children gleefully opened gifts they found under their Christmas trees on Christmas morning thanks to the Wetzel-Tyler County Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. The Angel Tree toys were distributed to the families of the children on Dec. 20 at the ...

Tech Express Day: A Magical Journey into the World of CTE

This holiday season, the Wetzel County Technical Education Center had the incredible opportunity to host the Tech Express Day for 250 third graders from Wetzel and Tyler Counties. It was a fun and educational event inspired by the beloved “Polar Express.” With 19 exciting activities ...

Paden City Christmas Parade

Paden City celebrated Christmas with its annual parade featuring a variety of floats, including Tiny Miss Icicle, other characters and, of course, an appearance by the Top Elf himself, Santa Claus.

Local Students Chosen for WV All-State Middle School Band

Four local middle school students have been chosen to be a part of the 2024-25 West Virginia All-State Middle School Band. New Martinsville School student and band member Alyssa Kelly has been chosen to represent NMS in the state band. Kelly, who was selected from more than 500 middle school ...

Paden City Church Makes Gift Baskets for Nursing Home

The Paden City Church of God’s generosity, especially during the holiday season, brings joy and support to the Genesis Sistersville Center residents. On Monday, December 16th, church members presented residents with 100 Christmas gift bags. The Paden City Church of God’s commitment to ...

Tyler County BOE Hears from TASK Students

The Tyler County Board of Education met on December 16, 2024. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Tyler County Board of Education Office. Board members present were Katrina Byers, President; Larry Thomas, Vice President; Andy Shreves, Scott Strode, Diana Stender and ...

Tyler County Commissioners Hear Update on Courthouse Renovation

The Tyler County Commission met in regular session on Dec. 10 in the auditorium of the Senior Center in Middlebourne. Following the approval of the minutes from the Nov. 26, 2024, meeting, the Fiduciary Report and the Exonerations, the meeting began with an update from Rosemary Guida with the ...

Tyler County BOE Hears Discussion on PEIA Insurance

The Tyler County Board of Education met in regular session on Dec. 2, 2024. The meeting was called to order by President Katrina Byers at Tyler County Board of Education Office. Board members present were Byers; Larry Thomas, vice president; Andy Shreves; Diana Stender; and Superintendent ...

Hundred Celebrates Christmas

Under bright blue skies and a warm breeze, the community of Hundred celebrated with a parade, concessions, craft vendors and lots of family spirit on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The Main Street was filled with spectators for the parade and town events. Over thirty units were part of the parade. ...

Sistersville Council Approves Christmas Bonuses

The Sistersville City Council held their last meeting of 2024 on Monday December 9, 2024. Following the approval of the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting and the approval to pay the bills the meeting began with department head reports. Gary Bowden, president of the ferry board, ...