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Updated weekend events calendar: Tractor Show/Parade, Main Street Car Show, Valley Fire & Rescue’s 50th, and more

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition MASON COUNTY — The West Virginia State Farm Museum’s annual Tractor Show and Parade, the return of the Main Street Point Pleasant Car Show, and the Valley Fire & Rescue’s 50th anniversary celebration, all highlight a busy weekend of events in Mason County. In addition, Praise Along the River at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant, and free admission to … Continue reading Updated weekend events calendar: Tractor Show/Parade, Main Street Car Show, Valley Fire & Rescue’s 50th, and more

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Tractor Show/Parade, Main Street Car Show, Valley Fire & Rescue 50th, kick off weekend events in Mason County

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition MASON COUNTY — The West Virginia State Farm Museum’s annual Tractor Show and Parade, the return of the Main Street Point Pleasant Car Show, and the Valley Fire & Rescue’s 50th anniversary celebration, all highlight a weekend of events in Mason County. In addition, Praise Along the River at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant, and free admission to the … Continue reading Tractor Show/Parade, Main Street Car Show, Valley Fire & Rescue 50th, kick off weekend events in Mason County

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Praise Along the River, part two, set for this Sunday

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Organizers of Praise Along the River are hoping for the calming of any storms this Sunday, July 23, when the event returns to Riverfront Park for a rescheduled date, starting at 7 p.m. Severe weather cut the gathering short earlier this month, with only a small portion of the original program being held … Continue reading Praise Along the River, part two, set for this Sunday

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Heart of the Community Project

Moose Lodge initiative ‘for the birds’ and birders Submitted to Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Point Pleasant Moose Lodge #731 recently collected over 200 pounds of bird seed, suet, hummingbird feeders, and food for distribution to local nursing homes. Several homemade bird houses were also among the donations. According to a news release from the Lodge, the idea evolved from Nickki Hunt, … Continue reading Heart of the Community Project

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Town of Mason Events and Beautification committees provide opportunity for involvement

First regular meeting for new administration By Mindy Kearns For Mason County Extra Edition MASON — Residents interested in Town of Mason happenings will soon have two opportunities to get involved, Mayor Kristopher Clark announced at the most recent council meeting. On Monday at 5:30 p.m., an “events” committee will hold its inaugural meeting. Clark said the meeting is open to anyone, not just Mason … Continue reading Town of Mason Events and Beautification committees provide opportunity for involvement

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Reflections on being mayor and 20 years working for the City of Point Pleasant

By Brian Billings Special to Mason County Extra Edition Picture it. 1975. Point Pleasant High School. “I will be mayor someday in this city.” Those were the words of a 17-year-old senior in high school telling friends and classmates that I wanted to serve the residents of this city as mayor. As I quote the great Paul Harvey (a program I ran on the air … Continue reading Reflections on being mayor and 20 years working for the City of Point Pleasant

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‘Moose of the Year’ awarded to Armantrout

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — This past Sunday the Moose Lodge held its annual Moose of the Year awards ceremony. According to a press release sent on behalf of Point Pleasant Moose Lodge #731, there were several nominations this year for the award and a vote was held by the general membership. With what was described as a “close to unanimous” vote, for the third time … Continue reading ‘Moose of the Year’ awarded to Armantrout

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Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club recognizes July ‘Yard of the Month’ winners

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club recently recognized the July winners of “Yard of the Month,” from throughout the City of Point Pleasant. Those receiving recognition from the club were as follows: Ward 1:  34 Krodel Park, Annette Taylor; Ward 2:  431 Cypress Court, Rebecca Wallace; Ward 3:  2104 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Ken and Merrilyn Pridemore; Ward 4:  2511 Jefferson Avenue, Catherine Yauger; … Continue reading Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club recognizes July ‘Yard of the Month’ winners

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Point Pleasant Hurlers qualify for Nationals

By Andy Layton For Mason County Extra Edition SPRINGFIELD, OHIO — Five Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School hurlers succeeded this past weekend at the AAU Region 4 Qualifier in Springfield, Ohio, and have qualified for the Junior Olympic Games. Caleb Jones, Robbie Hall, Hannah Baker, Shelby Plants, and Kylee Layton all earned placements that qualified them for the Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa, … Continue reading Point Pleasant Hurlers qualify for Nationals

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Six departments respond to structure fire in Letart

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition LETART, W.Va. — Six fire departments responded to a structure fire at a residence in Letart, W.Va. on Thursday morning. According to a press release sent on behalf of the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department by Public Information Officer Matt Gregg, at approximately 7:35 a.m. this morning, the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire … Continue reading Six departments respond to structure fire in Letart

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