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’

‘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

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’

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

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