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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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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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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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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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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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