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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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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

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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

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‘Moose of the Year’ awarded to Armantrout

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — This past Sunday the Moose Lodge held its annual Moose of the Year awards ceremony. According to a press release sent on behalf of Point Pleasant Moose Lodge #731, there were several nominations this year for the award and a vote was held by the general membership. With what was described as a “close to unanimous” vote, for the third time … Continue reading ‘Moose of the Year’ awarded to Armantrout

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Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club recognizes July ‘Yard of the Month’ winners

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club recently recognized the July winners of “Yard of the Month,” from throughout the City of Point Pleasant. Those receiving recognition from the club were as follows: Ward 1:  34 Krodel Park, Annette Taylor; Ward 2:  431 Cypress Court, Rebecca Wallace; Ward 3:  2104 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Ken and Merrilyn Pridemore; Ward 4:  2511 Jefferson Avenue, Catherine Yauger; … Continue reading Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club recognizes July ‘Yard of the Month’ winners

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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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People fill up three pickleball courts at sunset, playing games.
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Learn pickleball basics this Saturday in Point

Free class offered from 10 a.m. – noon By Beth Sergent For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Want to learn the latest sports craze sweeping the nation, and “the courts” at 27th Street in Point Pleasant, W.Va.? A free beginner’s class on the basics of Pickleball is being offered 10 a.m. – noon, this Saturday, July 1, at the county’s Multisport Complex. … Continue reading Learn pickleball basics this Saturday in Point

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Parker making a name for himself

Point grad set for Saturday’s Sternwheel Slamboree By Andy Layton For Mason County Extra Edition POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — If you knew him in high school, you are not surprised. Troy Parker – known to those here in Point Pleasant as Trévon Franklin – has been making quite a name for himself on the independent professional wrestling scene for the past year. He currently holds … Continue reading Parker making a name for himself

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