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Denver Man Gets Chance To Stay On Sober Path At Home

A Denver, Colorado, man aims to get his life back on track after facing another DUI charge in Wetzel County. Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson presided over a plea and sentencing hearing for Ryan Rouze, 39, of Denver, Colo., on July 8. Rouze pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle ...

Local History Returns to the Sunlight

This year we will celebrate a time when Hollywood came to New Martinsville. A century ago in 1925, legendary Hollywood actress, Gloria Swanson traveled by train to New Martinsville to star in the movie, “Stage Struck.” For the New Martinsville community the event was a chance to see one ...

July 4th Tradition Continues With Arts In The Park

The tradition of Arts in the Park on July 4 will continue in 2025 at Bruce Park in New Martinsville. The Friday festivities will last from 1-4 p.m. under the sponsorship of the New Martinsville Parks & Recreation Commission and ArtsLink. Don’t forget your lawn chair. Carman Harman will ...

Wetzel County Hospital Deals With Power Issues Brought On By Hot Weather

WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital was on diversion status last week due to power issues related to the demand for electricity because of the hot weather. Phillip Carl, director of communications and marketing for the hospital, said on June 26 said during the weekend prior power issues ...

Judge Wilson Presides Over Criminal Cases In Wetzel Circuit Court

Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson presided over several criminal hearings related to drugs, theft and more on June 24 in New Martinsville. Wilson set a return hearing for Keshawn Antonio Creighton of Wheeling for 9:15 a.m. July 9 for consideration of a plea. Creighton is ...

Bodies Of Two Ohio County Flash Flood Victims Recovered Near Hannibal Dam

In the aftermath of deadly flash flooding in Ohio County on June 15 at least two victims’ bodies have been recovered near the Ohio River’s Hannibal Locks And Dam, which is about 40 miles south from the hardest hit areas. The force and speed of the water that rushed out of Wheeling Creek ...

Paden City Aims To Get Swimming Pool Ready for Summer 2026

Paden City Mayor Clyde Hochstrasser believes he has a handle on what all needs to be done to have the city’s swimming pool ready next summer. During a regular City Council meeting on June 2, Hochstrasser said he recently discovered through some inquiries that a former pool employee was not ...

Steely Green Community Grant Enriches Student Opportunities at TCHS

Tyler Consolidated High School students have enjoyed a year full of unique learning experiences and outdoor adventures, thanks to the support of the Steely Green Community Grant. The grant made possible a wide range of activities, including two highly successful blood drives organized by the ...

Style Center to Host First-Ever Vendor Event During SHS Alumni Weekend

As part of the Sistersville High School alumni celebration weekend, the Style Center Beauty Salon and Boutique will host its inaugural Style Center Vendor Event on Saturday, May 24. Located at 613 Wall Street, the event promises a day full of local shopping, food, and community fun. The event ...

Sistersville Elementary School’s Squires of Character

Mrs. DeVaughn and the Sistersville Elementary staff are proud to announce the winners of the Squires of Character Awards for the last 9 weeks. They are Alice Culley, Bentley Bledsoe, Easton Kemp, Kara Canfield, Judah Lindsey, Cam Starkey, Xander Otto, Ryker Rosenlieb, Zion Lucas, Sophia ...