Welcome to Mason County Extra Edition

June 13, 2023 Welcome to Mason County Extra Edition, an online community news magazine. This space was created to highlight the people, places, events, and local culture relevant to Mason County, West Virginia. This grassroots project will provide free, community news articles and features compiled entirely by volunteers. This is also a work in progress as we navigate the interests of local readers, and how … Continue reading Welcome to Mason County Extra Edition

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‘Paws for effect’: Auction raises nearly $4,500 for Mason County Animal Shelter

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — Let’s “paws for effect” because in just two weeks, one big idea turned into a small-town success story. Paw-Casso’s Art Show and Silent Auction brought color, creativity, and compassion together this past weekend at the Point Pleasant River Museum and Lakin Ray Cook Learning Center, raising thousands of dollars for the Mason County Animal Shelter. What … Continue reading ‘Paws for effect’: Auction raises nearly $4,500 for Mason County Animal Shelter

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The ‘Party’ no one wanted to miss; Community makes Halloween Block Party a ‘success’

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — It was the party no one wanted to miss, where superheroes, princesses, and tiny monsters reclaimed Main Street after the rain had its turn the week before. Point Pleasant’s annual Halloween Block Party bounced back from a weather washout with crowds filling the street once again last Monday, proving that one of the city’s … Continue reading The ‘Party’ no one wanted to miss; Community makes Halloween Block Party a ‘success’

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Creativity Goes to the Dogs (and Cats) at upcoming ‘Paw-Casso’s’ Art Auction; proceeds benefit animal shelter

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Creativity will meet compassion at the upcoming Paw-Casso’s Art Show and Silent Auction, set for 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Point Pleasant River Museum & Lakin Ray Cook Learning Center on Main Street. The event showcases artwork created by local aspiring artists, all under the age of 12, who have painted … Continue reading Creativity Goes to the Dogs (and Cats) at upcoming ‘Paw-Casso’s’ Art Auction; proceeds benefit animal shelter

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No more postponing ‘the party’

Point Pleasant’s Halloween Block Party tradition returns Monday, Nov. 3; Superhero scheduled to appear at family-friendly, free event Staff Report By Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Bad weather may have delayed the fun, but it won’t stop one of Point Pleasant’s biggest community traditions. The city’s free annual Halloween Block Party — a community favorite for more than two decades — has … Continue reading No more postponing ‘the party’

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‘Praise Along the River’ returns June 29 with headliner Ivan Parker

By Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The fourth annual Praise Along the River will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant, W.Va. The free gospel music event will feature national recording artist Ivan Parker as the headliner. “Along with Southern gospel great Ivan Parker, we are honored to share the evening with Sincere … Continue reading ‘Praise Along the River’ returns June 29 with headliner Ivan Parker

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‘Paws’ for Point: First Lady Cathy Justice, Gov. Justice and Babydog introduce therapy dog Farley

Staff Report CHARLESTON — Point Pleasant Jr./Sr. High School has a new best friend named Farley. On Wednesday, First Lady Cathy Justice visited the school and announced Farley’s arrival, a male Golden Retriever who is a therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. According to a news release from her office, Flora, a female Golden Retriever, was also placed at Spencer Middle School. “I … Continue reading ‘Paws’ for Point: First Lady Cathy Justice, Gov. Justice and Babydog introduce therapy dog Farley

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Shall we gather at ‘Praise Along the River’

Third annual praise and worship event set for June 30 at Riverfront Park By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Praise Along the River, which traditionally precedes the start of Liberty Fest in Point Pleasant, W.Va., is returning for a third year. The event will once again include praise, prayer, music, and a guest speaker, with prize drawings that were made possible by local sponsors being … Continue reading Shall we gather at ‘Praise Along the River’

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Candidates file for Mayor, Clerk and Council in New Haven Municipal Election

By Mindy Kearns For Mason County Extra Edition NEW HAVEN — The incumbent mayor and a former council member will face off for the top post when the New Haven municipal election is held in May, according to a clerk at the town hall. Mayor Phil Serevicz and Jessica Rickard, a previous council member, will run for the mayor’s seat. Running unopposed for her spot … Continue reading Candidates file for Mayor, Clerk and Council in New Haven Municipal Election

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Upper Mason Parish Lenten Luncheons to begin Feb. 22

By Mindy Kearns For Mason County Extra Edition MASON — The schedule for the annual Upper Mason Parish Lenten Luncheons has been announced, with all luncheons to be held at the Mason United Methodist Church. The first event will be held Feb. 22 with Pastor Donnie Dye speaking. Food will be provided by the Fairview Bible Church. Remaining luncheon dates, speakers, and the church preparing … Continue reading Upper Mason Parish Lenten Luncheons to begin Feb. 22

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Updated candidate listing for county, state and national races as filing deadline passes for May Primary

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — Saturday was the last day for candidates to file for the May primary, with county, state and national offices up for grabs. County Races County Clerk Diana Cromley provided Mason County Extra Edition with the latest candidate filings received by her office as of the close of business on Monday, Jan. 29. Included below, … Continue reading Updated candidate listing for county, state and national races as filing deadline passes for May Primary

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