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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

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

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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

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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

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‘Multisport Complex’ serves up an ‘ace’

Pickleball option, and other upgrades, added to ‘the courts’ at 27th Street By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – What’s old is new again, thanks to a collaboration between the Mason County Commission and the Robert and Louise Claflin Foundation. Touted as a “Multisport Complex” for Mason County, “the courts,” as this area has been known for decades along 27th … Continue reading ‘Multisport Complex’ serves up an ‘ace’

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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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