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Board of Education Holds Public Hearings

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, the Wetzel County Board of Education held public meetings at Magnolia, Paden City High School and New Martinsville Middle School. It will hold two more hearings on Monday November 18th at Hundred high school and on Wednesday the 20th at Valley ...

Sistersville Honors Veterans

It was a beautiful fall day along the banks of the Ohio River as Sistersville VFW Post 6327 and American Legion Post 67 held the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park on Riverside Drive. Marking the 11th hour, on the 11th day, in the 11th month, the traditional Veterans Day ceremony ...

Paden City American Legion Post 86 Hosts Open House

PADEN CITY – Members of the American Legion Post 86 in Paden City temporarily opened the doors at the group’s new headquarters on Veteran’s Day. Commander Jon Baker said the post wanted its members and local veterans to see the newly renovated facility and to also thank volunteers and ...

Tyler County Commission Approves New EMS Employees

The Tyler County Commission met on Thursday, November 14th in the auditorium of the Senior center in Middlebourne. Following the approval of the minutes from the October 22, 2024, meeting, the Fiduciary Report, and the Exonerations, the meeting began with Adrianna Lindsey from THA Realty ...

Sistersville Council Approves Razing Bids

SIS City Council Dilapidated Buildings Bids Approved By Ed Parsons Editor The Sistersville City Council met on November 12, 2024, in the City Building in Sistersville. Following the approval of the minutes from October 15, 2024, and the payment of bills, the meeting began with Jason Rice ...

Presbyterian Church Honors Veterans

On November 10, 2024, the First Presbyterian Church of Sistersville hosted a meaningful Veterans Day service in the church sanctuary. Veterans from all branches of the military were invited, and the event saw a large and respectful turn out. The sanctuary was beautifully decorated with flags ...

75 Years And Still Rolling

PADEN CITY -- For three-quarters of a century, Marble King, the only remaining American marble manufacturer, has been creating some of the most colorful, durable, and widely used marbles in the world. Now, it looks to celebrate its success with the local community and the employees who have ...

Tyler BOE Sees Drawings for New Elementary School

The Tyler County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the board office in Middlebourne. Board members present were Katrina Byers, President; Larry Thomas, Vice President; Andy Shreves, Member; Scott Strode, Member; Diana Stender, Member and Shane Highley, ...

Tyler County General Election Results

Tyler County Nov. 5 General Election Results: For President – Rep Donald Trump 2,952; Dem Kamala Harris 549; LBN Chase Oliver 13; MTN Jill Stein 9; IND Robert F Kennedy Jr 49. For US Senate – Rep Jim Justice 2,757; Dem Glenn Elliott 637; LBN David Moran 114 For US House of ...

Paden City Students Attend Wooden Boat Show

A group of students from Paden City school grades 7-12 recently traveled to the Georgetown Boats show held on Goat Island. The annual show was the 36th held since the popular event began. The purpose of the event is to bring together the very best of boat builders and crafts persons to show ...