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Wetzel Tyler Health Department Moving Into Temporary Space

The Wetzel Tyler County Health Department is moving into a temporary space while its new office is being constructed. Ashley Guiler, administrator of the health department, made the announcement on June 25. “Beginning July 1, 2025, Wetzel Tyler Health Department will be operating out of ...

Board of Ed Sells PCHS Building for $10 To Development Authority

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 ...

Tyler County Board of Education Honors Educators And Retirees

The Tyler County Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, in the high school auditorium. All board members were present, with the exception of Diana Stander, who participated via phone. After approving the minutes from the June 2 meeting, the board shifted ...

Long-Vacant, Unsafe Buildings Demolished in Sistersville Cleanup Effort

After years of sitting vacant and posing safety concerns, three long-neglected properties were finally demolished this past week in Sistersville, marking the beginning of a long-awaited citywide cleanup initiative. The properties at 127 Cliff Street, 119 Russell Avenue and 120 Virginia St. ...

Good Zoo Creatures Visit Paden City Public Library

Animal Keeper Ali Hunter walked around the room with an orange corn snake slithering around her arm. As she approached the children sitting on the floor, some leaned in close to get a better look and pet the creature with two fingers. Others shrunk back into their mothers’ laps, wanting ...

TCHS First Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Tyler Consolidated High School and Tyler County Schools proudly held the inaugural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday evening, marking the beginning of a new tradition to honor individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Tyler Consolidated community. This first annual event ...

Sistersville Elks Donates to Local Libraries & Park & Pool

The Sistersville Elks Lodge 333, through a grant from the Elks National Foundation (Beacon Grant), presented the Sistersville Park and Pool a check for $3,600 to sponsor eight free swim days. In addition to the free days an additional $500 is being provided for free hot dogs, chips and water ...

WV Delegate David Kelly Named Commissioner of WV Division of Corrections

Gov. Patrick Morrisey recently appointed Delegate David Kelly to the position of Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the State of West Virginia. Kelly responded saying, “I’m both humbled and honored that Gov. Morrisey has appointed me as Commissioner of the West Virginia ...

Tyler Commission Hears Funding Requests

The Tyler County Commission met Tuesday morning at the senior center in Middlebourne for its regularly scheduled meeting, where a wide range of community, infrastructure, and personnel matters were brought before commissioners. Following the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, the ...