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Updated Trick-or-Treat and community events calendar for Mason County

Friday, Oct. 27 LEON — Trick-or-treat, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Leon Fire Department announced via its Facebook page “Make sure to stop by the station and see us for some goodies.” Saturday, Oct. 28 MASON COUNTY UNINCORPORATED AREAS — Trick-or-treat in all unincorporated areas throughout Mason County, which is set by the Mason County Commission, will be 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.   POINT PLEASANT … Continue reading Updated Trick-or-Treat and community events calendar for Mason County

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Mason County trick-or-treat times and Halloween Events Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 26 POINT PLEASANT — The City of Point Pleasant’s annual Halloween Block Party, 6-8 p.m., Main Street. Point City Councilman Dylan Handley, who has been helping to organize this year’s event, recently announced via social media there will be: Nearly 50 booths/vendors; a DJ and stage; bounce houses; free hotdogs, chips, drinks; Boardman’s Furniture will sponsor a cakewalk; students from Point Pleasant Live will … Continue reading Mason County trick-or-treat times and Halloween Events Calendar

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In Focus: Bluegrass and Country String Festival; Folklore and Fear Storytelling at Fort Randolph

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition MASON COUNTY — Longtime community photographer Ed Lowe was out and about in Mason County last weekend, with stops at the Bluegrass and Country String Festival held at the West Virginia State Farm Museum, and, the Folklore and Fear Storytelling event at Fort Randolph. Pictured within the story link is a photo gallery of the events provided by Lowe … Continue reading In Focus: Bluegrass and Country String Festival; Folklore and Fear Storytelling at Fort Randolph

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PPHS Class of 1966 inspired to give back

POINT PLEASANT — Visitors to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park may have noticed a new addition, thanks to the Point Pleasant High School Class of 1966. The class purchased this bench, pictured below, and donated it to the park, which recently hosted Battle Days and is a busy attraction in downtown Point Pleasant. According to Judy Hensley, the PPHS grads had money left over from previous class … Continue reading PPHS Class of 1966 inspired to give back

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Capturing the living history of Battle Days

A photo album by Ed Lowe Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — October arriving in Mason County means a lesson in history via Battle Days, which recognizes the area’s revolutionary history and recounts the Battle of Point Pleasant, on Oct. 10, 1774. The event returned earlier this month, complete with a candlelight tour of Tu-Endie-Wei State Park and the Mansion House, living … Continue reading Capturing the living history of Battle Days

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Country Fall Festival returns to Farm Museum

Staff Report Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — The annual Country Fall Festival returned to the West Virginia State Farm Museum this past Saturday and Sunday, celebrating everything from apple butter making, to an antique engine show, to the art of quilt making. In addition, the fall festival offered both a sawmill and blacksmith demonstration, a tractor pull, apple cider making and a church … Continue reading Country Fall Festival returns to Farm Museum

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Winners announced for August and September ‘Yard of the Month’

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club has recognized the August and September winners of “Yard of the Month,” from throughout the City of Point Pleasant. Those receiving recognition from the club in August were as follows: Ward 1:  1576 Neal Road, David and Marilyn Fetty (pictured below); Ward 2:  910 Main Street, Gary and Karen Rose (pictured below); Ward 3:  2110 Lincoln Avenue, … Continue reading Winners announced for August and September ‘Yard of the Month’

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Love, Wedge, Hesson remembered with bridge dedication

By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT — Tragedies flood the news and consciousness of everyone paying attention these days, and seemingly on an hourly basis. Long before 24-hour news and smart phones, for many in Mason County, there was no escaping one unforgettable, indelible day in 1976. This past Saturday, three law enforcement officers of the Mason County Sheriff’s Department who … Continue reading Love, Wedge, Hesson remembered with bridge dedication

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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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