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Smiling Faces

We caught up with this fine group of people last week, while downtown having breakfast at Quinet’s Court Restaurant. Always smiling and making your dining experience a pleasure are these three fine ladies, waitresses Pam Brill and Dawn Parsons, and owner Nancy Quinet. This was a special ...

Agricultural Sciences Building Holds Ribbon Cutting

The Tyler County FFA chapter welcomed community members, students, and dignitaries on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the remodeled Linda L. Hoover Agricultural Sciences Building at Tyler Consolidated High School. The ...

Ferry Recovery Effort Continue

Recovery efforts for the Sistersville ferry tugboat began last week, drawing assistance from multiple agencies and private companies working together to secure the site and contain environmental hazards. Clean Harbors led the response to the leaking diesel fuel, overseeing containment ...

Tyler and Wetzel Kicks Off Readers’ Choice Contest

Nominate your favorite local businesses! The Tyler Star News and the Wetzel Chronicle kicked off their Readers’ Choice contest in April allowing readers to select their favorites in the area. With sixty-five categories available to select from for your favorite restaurants to clothing stores ...

Superintendent Addresses Levy Questions

The Tyler County Board of Education met Tuesday, April 21 at the board office in Middlebourne, where members resumed business from the March 16, 2026 meeting and approved the regular and special levy rates for Fiscal Year 2027. The levy rates, already approved by the state auditor’s office, ...

The Annual Baby Fair Held in Sistersville

The annual Baby Fair returned to the Sistersville Elks ballroom on April 23, 2026. The day offered support and generosity for local families. Sponsored by the Tyler County Family Support Center and the Tyler County Family Resource Network, the well-attended event provided parents and ...

Smiling Faces

It doesn’t get much better than this. Cindy and Jayden Gump were all smiles as the camera caught up with them at a recent Tyler Consolidated high school baseball game. By the looks of those smiles everything must have been going in their favor.

DAR Honors Veterans at The Heritage of St. Marys

On April 11, 2026, the Daughters of the American Revolution Ohio Valley Chapter held a special ceremony to honor two area veterans with the organization’s “Quilt of Valor” recognition at The Heritage of St. Marys. The event brought together community members and fellow veterans, ...

Recently Elected Officials Sworn In Sistersville

The Sistersville City Council met Monday, April 13, at the City Building on Diamond Street. Council members approved the minutes from the March 9 regular meeting and the March 16 special meeting, along with the payment of bills, as the first order of business. Next on the agenda was the ...

New Local Collective Market Taking Shape

Something “big and a little messy” is about to begin in Sistersville. The demolition of the future home of the Local Collective Market located at 201 Diamond St, Sistersville, will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 AM. The site holds historic importance to many old timers in the area ...