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Lakin Hospital

A forgotten history

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Thriving FFA program preparing students for the future

POINT PLEASANT — The Future Farmers of America (FFA) program at the Mason County Career Center is thriving — and showing no signs of slowing down. Sam Nibert,...

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Suspects in Gonzalez murder appear for hearing

POINT PLEASANT — The three men indicted for the 2011 murder of Rene Gonzalez in Gallipolis Ferry were in Mason County Circuit Court on Friday for a pretrial hearing. At...

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Divorces The following divorces were recently finalized and filed in the office of Mason County Circuit Clerk Bill Withers ( note: maiden names are listed) : Justin Veith and Jade...

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School board votes to delay excess levy

POINT PLEASANT — At a special meeting of the Mason County School Board on Friday, members voted to delay the excess levy until November. Board member Thomas Nunnery stated...

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Homework leads to headache for Beale Elementary

Controversy stirred over Black History Month assignment

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Arrest The Mason County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrest: John F. Hill, 37, Gallipolis Ferry, petit larceny, driving on DUI revoked third or subsequent,...

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Anderson named Culinary Teacher of the Year

POINT PLEASANT — Jackie Anderson, culinary teacher at Mason County Career Center, was recently named Culinary Teacher of the Year for the state of West Virginia. Prior to...

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Clay days

With winter weather still keeping most residents indoors, some have made the trek to Charleston’s Clay Center (pictured) to catch the ultimate Tahitian wave (and some...

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Mason County Schools receive favorable report

MASON COUNTY — On Wednesday, officials from the Mason County Board of Education and the Mason County Schools System met with staff from the West Virginia Office of Education...

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‘Worthless Check Offender Round-up’

MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Post of the West Virginia State Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Department, along with Mason County Magistrate Court, are joining...

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Mason council discusses delaying paving of streets

MASON — The Mason Town Council recently discussed delaying the paving of 3rd and 4th streets. It was reported that Triad Engineering asked the council to hold off on paving...

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Candidate withdrawals According to the office of Mason County Clerk Diana Cromley, two candidates for the Mason County Board of Education have withdrawn from the race and are...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Ready to Relay

POINT PLEASANT — Cancer changes everything. Cancer changes a person’s appearance, their gait, their taste buds, their mortality - their everything. What cancer...

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Candidate filing change CHARLESTON — According to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, James M. Casey (D-Point Pleasant) is no longer seeking a seat in the...

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Warner, Fruth enter not guilty pleas

POINT PLEASANT — A former member of the Mason County Board of Education, as well as a suspended deputy with the Mason County Sheriff’s Department, each recently...

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New Haven students excel in Clay Center program

NEW HAVEN — Exposure to the arts is perhaps one of the most useful learning tools a student can have. Whether it is music, theater or any other kind of art, students can...

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Locals to attend pro-life rally in Charleston

MASON COUNTY — Many West Virginia residents, including several locals from Mason County, will be attending the Pro-Life Rally on February 14, in Charleston. According to...

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School board discusses upcoming excess levy

POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County Board of Education recently discussed the details of an upcoming excess levy. Several board members seemed to be in favor of this new levy...

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Once upon a time …

Story time continues at Mason County Libraries

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Clay Center branches into Mason County and beyond

MASON COUNTY — The Clay Center continues to branch out into Mason County and beyond. Though it’s somewhat of a best kept secret, students in Mason County are still...

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Sheriff returns to work

POINT PLEASANT — Mason County Sheriff David L. Anthony, II, has returned to work this week. Anthony returned to work earlier this week and upon that return, made some...

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School Board to fill vacancy

POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County School Board will meet in special session on Friday to likely fill the vacancy recently created by the resignation of Board Member Teresa...

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Here’s your sign

Parking ordinance enforced

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PVH holds annual Hospice Tea

POINT PLEASANT — The 14th Annual Pleasant Valley Hospital (PVH) Hospice Tea was recently held at the Mid Ohio Valley Center in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. PVH Home Health...

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School-based health centers a possibility

POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County Board of Education is considering partnering with Valley Health of Huntington to possibly open school-based health centers. Valley Health...

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For the record

Mason County Clerk The following property deeds were recently filed in the office of Mason County Clerk Diana Cromley: Kathleen R. Overholt to Alexander and Suzanne Dickens, Lewis...

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Federal budget deficit to dip to $1.1T, CBO says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new budget report released Tuesday predicts the government will run a $1.1 trillion deficit in the fiscal year that ends in September, a slight dip from...

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Candidates meet primary filing deadline

Competitive local races taking shape

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River receding at Riverfront Park

With all the rain instead of snow lately, it’s no surprise that the water level of the Ohio River would rise. It was reported that the river crested at 31.71 feet in Point...

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Two arrested in meth lab bust

PLINY — Two people were arrested over the weekend for allegedly operating a meth lab in Pliny. The Mason County Post of the West Virginia State Police reports an anonymous...

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W.Va. State Police The Mason County Post of the West Virginia State Police reports the following arrest and traffic accident: Paula Petrice, 50, Point Pleasant, uttering times...

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Gardner recognized for reporting on football games

POINT PLEASANT — While some high school sports are covered by local radio stations and newspapers, Point Pleasant High School also has the luxury of having a reporter on...

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Computer hacker update POINT PLEASANT — On Friday, Mayor Brian Billings reported the investigation into a security breach of the City of Point Pleasant’s computer...

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Unemployment continues to rise in tri-county area

OHIO VALLEY — The latest statistics show unemployment rates are on the rise in Mason, Meigs and Gallia counties. Both WorkForce West Virginia and the Ohio Department of Job...

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Arraignment set for suspended deputy

POINT PLEASANT — A suspended deputy with the Mason County Sheriff’s Department is scheduled to answer to one felony and one misdemeanor charge handed down against him...

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Hunting opportunities still available in W. Va.

SOUTH CHARLESTON — The late part of winter presents an often overlooked opportunity for hunting in the Mountain State. According to Jeff McCrady, district wildlife biologist...

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Sleighbell Ball benefits guests and city

POINT PLEASANT — “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening.” The Christmas season may be behind us, and there may not be very much...

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Sheriff Anthony files for reelection

POINT PLEASANT — Mason County Sheriff David L. Anthony, II, has filed for reelection. On Thursday afternoon, Anthony filed the necessary paperwork with the Mason County...

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Arrests The Mason County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrests: Luberta Cummings, 58, Leon, domestic battery, battery, investigated by Powell. Zachary L. Arms,...

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Title I, “Save the Children” RIF lists

School Board approves personnel matters

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Sheriff Anthony to seek second term

POINT PLEASANT — Mason County Sheriff David L. Anthony, II, has filed for reelection and will seek a second term. Anthony filed the necessary paperwork for his reelection on...

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School Board to address vacancy left by Warner

Three seats now up for grabs in May

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For the record

Candidate filings The latest candidate filings for local offices according to the office of Mason County Clerk Diana Cromley: Mason County Board of Education, Dr. William...

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School Board approves RIF list

POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County Board of Education recently approved its Reduction In Force (RIF) list with 34 service and 17 professional positions being affected. The...

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Suddenlink opens new retail location

POINT PLEASANT — It’s always an exciting time when a new business opens in town. While Suddenlink may not be a new business to the area, the company held a ribbon...

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Several locals attend ‘March for Life’ in D.C.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Several members of local chapters of “Right to Life” joined the thousands of people who attended the thirty-ninth “March for Life”...

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W.Va. State Police The Mason County Post of the West Virginia State Police reports the following arrest: Mark A. Flora, 37, Apple Grove, sexual abuse by parent or custodian,...

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