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Mason County Animal Shelter to receive Petco Love ‘grant investment’ to pay all adoption fees, July  5 – 14

Staff Report, Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASAT — The Mason County Animal Shelter has some “pawsitively” awesome news which staff hope will place animals in loving homes thanks to a generous $7,500 “grant investment” it will receive from national nonprofit Petco Love, which will pay all adoption fees, July 5 – 14. In addition to its regular business hours of noon – 4 p.m., … Continue reading Mason County Animal Shelter to receive Petco Love ‘grant investment’ to pay all adoption fees, July  5 – 14

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Point celebrates ‘The Fourth’ with Liberty Fest

Crowds gather for music, parade, fireworks finale By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — This year’s Liberty Fest wrapped up on Tuesday night with, as promised by the City of Point Pleasant, a “gigantic” fireworks display along the Ohio River. Crowds packed into Riverfront Park following the annual parade to take in free performances from Jesse Crawford, and Flatrock Revival, prior … Continue reading Point celebrates ‘The Fourth’ with Liberty Fest

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Liberty Fest returns to Point, with parade, concerts, fireworks, Praise Along the River

Schedule of events for July 2-4 By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — The City of Point Pleasant begins its three-day celebration of the Independence Day holiday this evening (Sunday, July 2), starting with Praise Along the River, which is a kick-off event for Liberty Fest activities. Liberty Fest then continues this Monday and Tuesday, culminating in what is being described … Continue reading Liberty Fest returns to Point, with parade, concerts, fireworks, Praise Along the River

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Weekend and holiday events calendar for Mason County

Sunday, July 2 NEW HAVEN, W.Va. —The Town of New Haven Fourth of July Celebration will be from 1 – 5 p.m., at the New Haven Community Building. Activities will include a water slide, free swimming at the pool and games. The H.A. Café food truck will also be set up at the event. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Praise Along the River, a featured event … Continue reading Weekend and holiday events calendar for Mason County

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Meet McGruff, the shelter pet of the week

This week’s Mason County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is McGruff. When not fighting crime, McGruff is actually a very sweet pup and loves to give hugs. Shelter staff say he gets along well with other dogs with similar, quiet attitudes. He is a mixed breed, weighing 62 pounds and is approximately two-three years old. Are you McGruff’s forever family? The Mason County Animal … Continue reading Meet McGruff, the shelter pet of the week

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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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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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