Parker making a name for himself

Point grad set for Saturday’s Sternwheel Slamboree By Andy Layton For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — If you knew him in high school, you are not surprised. Troy Parker – known to those here in Point Pleasant as Trévon Franklin – has been making quite a name for himself on the independent professional wrestling scene for the past year. He currently holds … Continue reading Parker making a name for himself

A white sign in a flower bed states "Planted And Maintained By The Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club.

Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club announces June ‘Yard of the Month’ winners

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The winners of the June “Yard of the Month” for the Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club are as follows: Ward 1:  Rafael Aguirre, 1641 Kiwanis Boulevard; Ward 2:  Wallace Fetty, 206 9th Street.  (Fetty was also the winner of the $25 gift card from Bob’s Market and Greenhouses, compliments of the Garden Club); Ward 3:  Larry and Kimberly Myers, 200 Camden Avenue.; Ward … Continue reading Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club announces June ‘Yard of the Month’ winners

Deadline approaching for submissions to Wahama Athletic Hall of Fame

MASON, W.Va. — Former Wahama High School athletes have until Friday to submit applications for possible induction into the Wahama Athletic Hall of Fame. Applications can be submitted by the athlete himself or herself, or by a person knowing the biography of the achievements of the athlete. Those nominated must have graduated from the school at least 10 years ago. Applications are available at Riverside … Continue reading Deadline approaching for submissions to Wahama Athletic Hall of Fame

A young boy stands on the beach, holding an American Flag. The boy is Bentely Neal, who will be the grand parade marshal.

Town of Mason’s Independence Day celebration this Saturday

Partnering with Pomeroy for Big Bend Area Fireworks Show By Mindy Kearns For Mason County Extra Edition MASON, W.Va. — A parade, activities, music and fireworks are all on tap for the Town of Mason’s Independence Day celebration on Saturday. Events will begin with the parade at 4:30 p.m., starting at Wahama High School. Floats, golf carts, ATVs, motorcycles, and other entries are encouraged to … Continue reading Town of Mason’s Independence Day celebration this Saturday

A closer look at ‘Serenity Hills’

Business unique to Mason County opens in former elementary school By Mindy Kearns For Mason County Extra Edition MASON, W.Va. — A business unique to Mason County has opened near Mason, W.Va. and is offering a one-stop shop for all things fun. The mother-daughter team of Jenny and Jasmine Howard opened “Serenity Hills” in May. It is located in the former Mason Elementary School at … Continue reading A closer look at ‘Serenity Hills’

Opinion: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Remembering

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition With summer officially upon us, I’m sure many of you are making plans to travel with your friends and family. Maybe you’re planning outings around notable dates on the calendar, including the Fourth of July? In Mason County, when we think of the Fourth of July, we think of fireworks and parades from the Bend Area to … Continue reading Opinion: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Remembering

Wahama High School holds 61st annual alumni banquet

Class of 1973 celebrates 50 years Alumni and guests gathered at Wahama High School on May 27 for the 61st annual alumni banquet.   The Class of 1973 was the honored guests celebrating 50 years.   Alumni were greeted and registered by Judy Duncan McWhorter, Judy Finnicum Eblin, Diane Finnicum, Mary Foster Hendricks and Beverly Carson Knapp.  Rex Howard, president of the alumni association, welcomed everyone … Continue reading Wahama High School holds 61st annual alumni banquet

A man speaks to a woman purchasing produce at an open air market.

Waterfront Farmers Market taking root in Point Pleasant

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Summer has officially arrived, both in spirit, and on the calendar, bringing with it new opportunities to purchase fresh produce and other unique items from local vendors at the Waterfront Farmers Market. Hosted by the Main Street Point Pleasant organization, it’s located downtown, behind the historic Lowe Hotel and near the Fourth Street … Continue reading Waterfront Farmers Market taking root in Point Pleasant

Moose Lodge charity events benefit PPHS Football, God’s Hands At Work

The Point Pleasant Moose Lodge #731 recently held two, separate charity bingo events which benefitted the Point Pleasant High School Big Blacks Football Team, and God’s Hands At Work, respectively. The benefit for the PPHS Big Blacks helped raise $4,265 for game day jerseys. The event for God’s Hands At Work raised $1,720 and the Moose Lodge also donated two washing machines and six gallons … Continue reading Moose Lodge charity events benefit PPHS Football, God’s Hands At Work