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Marble King will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Nov. 14-15 at the Parlor on Main, located at 303 Main Street, New Martinsville. It will begin with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Exhibit times will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A […]
Obituaries | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Nov 4, 2024 · Eva Ann Rogalski, 73, of New Martinsville, WV left this world on Sunday, October 27, 2024 while at Ruby Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Eva was born June 24, 1951, in Chillicothe, OH daughter of the late Daniel J. and Esther F. (Lucas) Filliez. She was a teacher’s aide at Wetzel […]
Editorial | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Oct 30, 2024 · Witches and goblins of years past never stuck needles into candy bars. They didn’t lace Halloween candy with drugs in the 1960’s, 1970s, 1980s or the 2000s. It’s basically urban legend, keeping parents on edge. We do however live in a different time and weird things do happen, on Oct. 31, hundreds of thousands of people undergo a complete ...
Wetzel County Superintendent Unveils Consolidation Plan
Oct 3, 2024 · NEW MARTINSVILLE — Wetzel County’s four high schools will consolidate into two and then consolidate into one in a multi-year plan revealed Friday by Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassie Porter. The official consolidation plans are complete, Porter said and have been sent to state officials for review. Those plans have been in the ...
Redevelopment in Paden City Continues | News, Sports, Jobs
Oct 3, 2024 · The Paden City Development Authority is continuing its bid to redevelop and improve the city. A recently completed project is the American Legion Post 86’s work to renovate its new home, a building owned by the authority, said Cork Bowen, director of the Paden City Development Authority. Bowen said the development authority was given the Main ...
David Lee Haught | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Sep 24, 2024. David Lee Haught, 84, of Reader, WV took the next step on his journey on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home while surrounded by his family. Dave was born April 9, 1940, in Reader, WV son of the late James W. and Onda G. (South) Haught. He was a retired tank car repairman for PPG, a U.S. Army veteran, loved spending time with ...
Students’ Cardboard Watercraft a Big Splash on Ohio River
Oct 9, 2024 · By Shelley Hanson - Staff Writer | Oct 9, 2024. (Photo by Shelley Hanson) Students from Wetzel County and beyond compete in the annual Matthew Barker Boat Races on Oct. 1 on the Ohio River at Paden City’s marina. PADEN CITY – Many sank, some floated and most all had a splashing good time during the annual Matthew Barker Boat Races held on ...
Ending The Crisis Of Bullying Starts With You
Oct 3, 2024 · U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that today’s youth mental health crisis is the “defining public health issue of our time.”. Kids are experiencing mental health challenges at shockingly high rates. More than four in 10 high schoolers report ongoing feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Bullying can enhance those feelings and bring ...
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Nov 7, 2024 · Early Voting Kicks Off in Wetzel County For Nov. 5 General Election. October 30, 2024. NEW MARTINSVILLE – The Wetzel County Courthouse was busy on its first day of Early Voting on Oct. 23 with more than 195 people exercising their right to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election. Wetzel County Clerk Jessica Davis said when she arrived at the ...
‘Kickin It For A Cause’ Kickball Match is Oct. 5
Oct 3, 2024 · NEW MARTINSVILLE – Members of the Wetzel County Sheriff’s Department are slated to face off against a team of service providers and community members during the Kicking It For A Cause Kickball Game set for 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at Bruce Park. The YWCA of Wheeling’s New Martinsville Office is organizing the event aimed at […]