State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt announced in a news release that the selection of the inaugural Super STARS (Students Taking Action for Readiness and Success) Council took place during the August meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE). This new statewide student ...
Beautiful skies, comfortable temperatures and plenty of music provided the perfect backdrop for the third annual Mountain Mama Music Festival, held Aug. 28-30 at Sistersville Park. Now in its third year, the festival continues to grow, offering what organizers describe as a weekend filled ...
A vision for a permanent animal rescue shelter in Tyler County took center stage Tuesday as Connie Wasntell of Mountaineer Animal Rescue approached the Tyler County Commission seeking support for a long-term solution to the county’s growing need for animal rescue services. The commission ...
While traveling through Ireland, Charlie and Linda Duke from Paden City took time to read the Wetzel Chronicle as they paused just outside the Titanic museum in windy conditions to catch up on the news back home. The museum is located in Belfast Ireland and is the home port to where the Ship of ...
Our Smile Camera was lucky this week as it visited Flannery Field in Hannibal. We happened upon a lovely young mother, Victory, with her beautiful daughter Ruth Datkuliak. Ruth and her mother were there to see her son who is on the Cross country team. There are few things in this world more ...
Join the Sardis Volunteer Fire Department for our 2nd Annual Sardis Fire & Rescue 5K Trail Run/Walk and help support the dedicated volunteers who proudly serve our community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a fun family-friendly event, this ...
Sistersville & Middlebourne, WV — Tyler County Healthy Grandfamilies will launch a new evening series of free information sessions at Sistersville beginning 9-15-2026 at 5:00 pm. The free program provides education and resources to grandparents who are raising their ...
The halls and classrooms of Tyler County schools once again came to life on Aug. 19 as students returned for the first day of the 2026-27 school year. While several schools across West Virginia delayed their openings by a day due to high water following recent heavy rainfall, Tyler County ...
Members of Sistersville Elks BPOE No. 333 gathered with family and friends Saturday, Aug. 22, for the organization’s annual picnic at the Elks Club in Sistersville. The weather cooperated for much of the day, allowing those in attendance to enjoy an afternoon filled with good food and ...
The Sistersville Public Library recently wrapped up a successful summer reading program, with good attendance throughout the season and a variety of educational and entertaining activities for children and adults. The program concluded Aug. 5 with a visit from the Wheeling Smart Center, where ...
