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‘Paws for effect’: Auction raises nearly $4,500 for Mason County Animal Shelter

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — Let’s “paws for effect” because in just two weeks, one big idea turned into a small-town success story. Paw-Casso’s Art Show and Silent Auction brought color, creativity, and compassion together this past weekend at the Point Pleasant River Museum and Lakin Ray Cook Learning Center, raising thousands of dollars for the Mason County Animal Shelter. What … Continue reading ‘Paws for effect’: Auction raises nearly $4,500 for Mason County Animal Shelter

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The ‘Party’ no one wanted to miss; Community makes Halloween Block Party a ‘success’

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — It was the party no one wanted to miss, where superheroes, princesses, and tiny monsters reclaimed Main Street after the rain had its turn the week before. Point Pleasant’s annual Halloween Block Party bounced back from a weather washout with crowds filling the street once again last Monday, proving that one of the city’s … Continue reading The ‘Party’ no one wanted to miss; Community makes Halloween Block Party a ‘success’

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Creativity Goes to the Dogs (and Cats) at upcoming ‘Paw-Casso’s’ Art Auction; proceeds benefit animal shelter

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Creativity will meet compassion at the upcoming Paw-Casso’s Art Show and Silent Auction, set for 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Point Pleasant River Museum & Lakin Ray Cook Learning Center on Main Street. The event showcases artwork created by local aspiring artists, all under the age of 12, who have painted … Continue reading Creativity Goes to the Dogs (and Cats) at upcoming ‘Paw-Casso’s’ Art Auction; proceeds benefit animal shelter

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No more postponing ‘the party’

Point Pleasant’s Halloween Block Party tradition returns Monday, Nov. 3; Superhero scheduled to appear at family-friendly, free event Staff Report By Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Bad weather may have delayed the fun, but it won’t stop one of Point Pleasant’s biggest community traditions. The city’s free annual Halloween Block Party — a community favorite for more than two decades — has … Continue reading No more postponing ‘the party’

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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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‘Paws’ for Point: First Lady Cathy Justice, Gov. Justice and Babydog introduce therapy dog Farley

Staff Report CHARLESTON — Point Pleasant Jr./Sr. High School has a new best friend named Farley. On Wednesday, First Lady Cathy Justice visited the school and announced Farley’s arrival, a male Golden Retriever who is a therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. According to a news release from her office, Flora, a female Golden Retriever, was also placed at Spencer Middle School. “I … Continue reading ‘Paws’ for Point: First Lady Cathy Justice, Gov. Justice and Babydog introduce therapy dog Farley

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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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Christmas in Point Pleasant: The Parade, the Tree Lighting, ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ on Main Street, and Christmas on Fourth Street

Photos by Ed Lowe Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — The Christmas spirit arrived earlier this month in Point Pleasant with the city’s annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony, along with a new opportunity for visitors to ice skate on Main Street while celebrating with local merchants, as well as city officials and staff, during the “It’s A Wonderful Life” on … Continue reading Christmas in Point Pleasant: The Parade, the Tree Lighting, ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ on Main Street, and Christmas on Fourth Street

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Veterans Day Parade returns to Main Street

By Beth Sergent Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — The annual AMVETS Veterans Day Parade marched down Main Street Saturday afternoon with Grand Marshal Fleming Young, Jr. leading the way. The parade, traditionally held the Saturday prior to Veterans Day, of course featured veterans, but also included pageant title holders, first responders, 4-H members, the Grand Champion PPHS Black Knight Marching Band and more. … Continue reading Veterans Day Parade returns to Main Street

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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

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