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Grand Jury Brings 26 Charges On 12
May 15, 2013 The May 2013 Wetzel County Grand Jury met on May 13, where 26 true bills were handed down to 12 individuals. more »»
PCPD’s Got Game
May 15, 2013 Aided by a report of suspicious activity, the Paden City Police Department recovered approximately $2,500 in stolen goods on Thursda. more »»
Board Honors Golden Horseshoe Winners
May 15, 2013 Several Wetzel County students were honored at the May 6 Wetzel County Board of Education meeting. more »»
Ormet Sale To?Be Decided
May 15, 2013 Ormet Corp. employees should learn today if the company’s sale to a subsidiary of Wayzata Investment Partners for $221 million will be finalized. After Ormet filed for restructuring in U.S. more »»
Karl?Sentences Mavety To 1-5 For Conspiracy
May 15, 2013 George James Mavety, 29, of P.O. Box 97, New Martinsville, was sentenced by Judge Mark A. Karl Friday in Wetzel County Circuit Court to one to five years in the West Virginia Penitentiary for Men. more »»
Officers Thanked For Helping Heart Attack Victim
May 15, 2013 (Editor’s note: Herbert Keys II, the man whose life was saved as described in the following story, reprinted courtesy of the Beaver County Times, is originally from Paden City. more »»
Commission Approves PDS Water Project Expenditure
May 15, 2013 Ricky Heely of Belomar Regional Council appeared before the Wetzel County Commission May 7, requesting that the commission sign-off on another draw down for the Public Service District One waterlin... more »»
EMS To Hold Open House
May 15, 2013 The Wetzel County EMS will be hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting at their new location May 18, doors open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The program will begin at 12:30 p.. more »»
Valley’s Technology Students Head To Nationals
May 15, 2013 Valley High School members of the Technology Student Association traveled to Cedar Lakes in Ripley, W.Va., to compete in numerous events at the 35th annual Spring Conference March 21-23. more »»
Blue Eagles Rising To The WESTEST Challenge
May 15, 2013 If Magnolia High School students were not pumped up for this week’s WESTEST prior to last week, Principal Kathi Schmalz made sure by the end of day on May 10, that students were ready for the... more »»
Magnolia High School Students Make an Impact
May 15, 2013 U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) talked with Magnolia High School’s “Impact Group” on May 8 through Skype, a popular video-conferencing website. more »»
Board Of Ed Approves Personnel, Other Changes
May 15, 2013 The following personnel matters met the approval of the Wetzel County Board of Education at their regular meeting Monday night: Retirements Lewis A. more »»
ArtsLink Tickets Now Available
May 15, 2013 Tickets are now on sale for ArtsLink’s presentation of the famed bluegrass band, The Seldom Scen. more »»
Defendants Waive Rights To A Speedy Trial, Cases Continued
May 15, 2013 Several defendants pleaded guilty or waived their right to a speedy trial May 2 in Wetzel County Circuit Court. Edward K. Hornbeck, 37, of 187 North State Route 2, Apt. more »»
Regatta Event May Feature Racing
May 15, 2013 The New Martinsville Challenge Board of Directors and the Challenge Committee recently hosted, along with The Tin Ceiling and Presto Lunch, a Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce After Hours event at... more »»
FFA Team Brings Home National Awards
May 8, 2013 The Pine Grove FFA Land Judging and Homesite Team returned home last week with two national top-three trophies. The local team consisting of Rachel Wyatt, J.D. more »»
Possible Drowning Reported; Authorities Find No Evidence
May 8, 2013 Emergency personnel searched Fishing Creek along Harlan Drive near the train bridge in New Martinsville Monday afternoon for a possible drowning victim, but none was ever found. more »»
Sheriff Brookover Names Koontz As Chief Deputy
May 8, 2013 Wetzel County Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. Mike Koontz was appointed the department’s chief deputy Tuesday morning by Sheriff John Brookover. more »»
Fordyce Gets 1-3 Years For His Part In A Theft
May 8, 2013 Daniel Ray Fordyce, 34, of HC 61, Box 3, Littleton, was sentenced by Judge Mark A. Karl to one to three years in the West Virginia Penitentiary for attempted transfer or delivery of stolen property. more »»
Defendants Plead Guilty
May 8, 2013 Several defendants pleaded guilty or waived their right to a speedy trial May 2 in Wetzel County Circuit Court. Edward K. Hornbeck, 37, of 187 North State Route 2, Apt. more »»
ArtsLink Will Show Film That Combines History, Storytelling, And Fabric Art
May 8, 2013 ArtsLink will offer a free presentation of the film Through the Eye of the Needle, the Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. more »»
Poppy Drive May 18, 2013 The American Legion Marne Post #28 will be holding an annual poppy drive at Witschey’s grocery store in New Martinsville on May 17 and May 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Please come out and support local veterans. more » Calendar of Events |
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