Point’s Halloween Block Party a ‘treat’ for large crowd

Photo gallery by Ed Lowe By Beth Sergent Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — Main Street was a real “treat” on Thursday for those young ones (and the young at heart), attending the annual Halloween Block Party. Free games, free candy, free food, free music and most of all, free memories greeted attendees. This year, Point Pleasant City Officials asked Councilman Dylan Handley to … Continue reading Point’s Halloween Block Party a ‘treat’ for large crowd

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

Billings announces upcoming retirement, council appoints Tatterson as interim mayor beginning Aug. 12

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — Mayor Brian Billings announced his upcoming retirement during Monday’s regular meeting of Point Pleasant City Council. He will officially retire on Aug. 11. The announcement of Billings’ upcoming retirement was made following a brief executive session which Billings called to discuss personnel. Following the executive session, and the retirement announcement, council members unanimously voted … Continue reading Billings announces upcoming retirement, council appoints Tatterson as interim mayor beginning Aug. 12