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Three indicted in connection with homicide
POMEROY — Indictments have been filed in the murder of Wallace Chafin last week at the Meigs Motel. In indictments filed on Friday, Ryan A. Cozart, 32, has been charged with aggravated murder, tampering with evidence, and aggravated robbery. Aggravated murder is a special felony, tampering with evidence is a felony of the third degree, and aggravated robbery is a felony of the first degree. Ariel R. Smith, 22, has been charged with comp...
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US 35 intersection no stranger to crashes
MASON COUNTY — There were eight crashes reported at the intersection of US 35 and WV 869 (the intersection at the Buffalo Bridge) between 2010-12. These statistics were reported by Carrie Bly, communications specialist with the West Virginia Department of Transportation. Obviously, last week’s crash of a tractor-trailer at this intersection which closed US 35 and hindered traffic on other surrounding roads, was not included in the statistic...
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4-H camp dates and details announced
MASON COUNTY — The Mason County 4-H Leaders Association and the West Virginia University Extension Service will sponsor two weeks of residential camp this summer. The first camp will be held the week of June 9-13, 2013 and is for older 4-H club members (7th grade and up at the beginning of the 4-H year, Oct. 1, 2012). The second camp will be held June 16-20, 2013 and is for younger 4-H club members (6th grade and below at the beginning of t...
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BTS launches efforts to increase local footprint
GALLIPOLIS — It seems only fitting that a company rooted in the technological support of our armed forces on the battlefield would celebrate a new local milestone by honoring local and regional veterans. This week, BTS [Battlefield Telecommunications Systems] Software Solutions, a high-tech company that was originally launched by Gallipolis native Sean Lane in Baltimore, announced its plan to significantly increase its local footprint. The ...
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PVH welcomes ophthalmologist
POINT PLEASANT — Heather Skeens, MD, an ophthalmologist from West Virginia Eye Consultants in Charleston will start providing services at Pleasant Valley Hospital starting Wednesday, May 15. Skeens is a cornea fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of cornea, cataract, and refractive eye surgery. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist and received her certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology. Ske...
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Newly formed Civitas Media names CFO
DAVIDSON, NC — Jeff D. Sherman has been appointed as the first Chief Financial Officer of the newly formed Civitas Media, it was announced May 1 by CEO and President Michael C. Bush. The appointment was effective April 22. Bush said Sherman is a detail-oriented, results driven professional who understands how important it is to provide great customer service. “We are pleased to have someone with Jeff’s financial acumen join our team. He w...
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New Haven ordinances set to go into effect
NEW HAVEN — At their most recent meeting, New Haven council members held the second reading of three ordinances. The second reading of the garbage ordinance was approved with a first from Councilwoman Jessica Howard and a second Councilwoman Amy Ferguson. The second reading of the police ordinance was approved with a first from Councilwoman Sarah Gibbs and a second from Councilwoman Howard. The second reading of the burning ordinance was ap...
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Jackson Foundation donates to local causes
MASON COUNTY — The Gordon C. and Mildred R. Jackson Foundation Advised Fund, part of Our Community’s Foundation’s Mason County Community Foundation (MCCF) affiliate, has awarded grants totaling $33,500 this spring to nine organizations serving the needs of Mason County residents. Grants awarded from the fund this spring were as follows: Crosslight of Hope, $3,000 to purchase nutritious food items and hygiene products to fill weekly packs fo...
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Woodland walking tour set
MASON COUNTY — A walking tour to help local woodland owners improve the productivity of their land has been set and is approaching. An educational tour has been set for Mason County from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, along with the West Virginia Woodland Owners Association, for those interested in these kinds of projects for their own land or for those who are simply interested in these projects and how local woodland owners ...
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Farmers Bancshares, Inc. holds annual shareholder meeting
POMEROY — Farmers Bancshares, Inc., a one-bank holding company to enhance the operation of Farmers Bank, held its 28th annual meeting on April 17 at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center. An estimated 100 shareholders of Farmers Bancshares, Inc. gathered together to approve resolutions, discuss the past, present and future of Farmers Bank, and to enjoy each other’s company. Highlights of the annual meeting included: • Paul ...
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Probable cause found in Thomas case
POINT PLEASANT — Probable cause has been found in the case of a man accused of shooting at nine law enforcement officers on a shooting range Richard A. Thomas, 58, Point Pleasant, along with his attorney, Michael Eachus of Gallipolis, Ohio, appeared before Magistrate Gail Roush on Friday for a preliminary hearing in Mason County Magistrate Court. After a nearly four hour hearing including testimony from a variety of witnesses, Roush found p...
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Man accused of shooting at officers in court
POINT PLEASANT — A man accused of shooting at nine law enforcement officers on a shooting range is set to appear in Mason County Magistrate Court on Friday. Richard A. Thomas, 58, Point Pleasant, along with his attorney, Michael Eachus of Gallipolis, Ohio, will appear for a preliminary hearing at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Gail Roush. If Thomas chooses to proceed with tomorrow’s hearing, it will be up to Roush to find probable cause for...
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Mason enforces sewer rate increase
MASON — The sewer rates for Mason residents have recently gone up. At the most recent Mason Council meeting, it was noted there would be an immediate increase in sewer rates and according to Mayor Mindy Kearns, new bills were being sent out this week. Kearns explained the reason for this increase, saying an increase was originally going to take place in 2009, but it was never implemented. After discussing the rates with the West Virginia ...
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Commission to sell off two properties
POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County Commission is looking to sell some property in the West Columbia and Letart areas. At a previous county commission meeting, County Administrator John Gerlach discussed selling county property on Lieving Rd. where the West Columbia Ball Fields rest and property behind the Letart Community Building. The sale of the land came up again at the commission’s recent meeting. Gerlach said at the previous meeting, ...
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Paving project coming to New Haven
NEW HAVEN — At the most recent meeting of the New Haven Council, members discussed the beginning stages of a paving project for the town. Mayor George Gibbs said Councilwoman Jessica Howard and Recorder Roberta Hysell have looked at streets around the town to find the streets which were in the worst condition and needed paving. Gibbs said work on the streets may begin this spring or early summer, but specific streets were not named. Gibbs w...
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Heroin busts in Mason
MASON — Mason Police Officers recently arrested two men within days of each other with both arrests involving alleged black tar heroin. Jerome K. Howard, 50, Mason and Mark Hollingshead, 26, Grove City, Ohio, have both been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Howard was arrested first, according to his booking date at the Western Regional Jail, followed by Hollingshead who was booked into the facility t...
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Memorial to fallen to receive upgrade
POINT PLEASANT — A monument which reminds of one of Mason County’s darkest days, and the loss of law enforcement personnel, is receiving an upgrade and overdue attention. On the corner Sixth and Viand Streets, the memorial to three men killed as a result of the Mason County Jail Tragedy in 1976 is often seen but not contemplated. That is about to change. Personnel with the Mason County Sheriff’s Department and local Deputy Sheriff’s Assoc...
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March for Babies slated for Sunday
POINT PLEASANT — A local event for the nation’s oldest walk fundraiser honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive is set for Sunday. The March of Dimes’ annual March for Babies Tri-County Walk will take place on Sunday, May 5, at the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park, with registration beginning at 12:30 p.m., and the walk kicking off at 1:30 p.m. To register visit www.marchforbabies.org. According to a releas...
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BOE discusses fundraising and finances
POINT PLEASANT — Procedures and concerns regarding fundraising and recording finances were discussed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Mason County Board of Education. On the agenda was an item regarding the purchase of a new school-level accounting software system from The Active Network, with an initial cost of $16,238.50. Speaking to the board about this item were Marketta Crum and Jennifer Cundiff, secretaries at Beale Elementary School and...
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Local Boston Strong Run Sunday
POINT PLEASANT —Local runners will honor the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon tragedy with a Boston Strong Run on Sunday, April 28. The informal run starts at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant. Organizers are encouraging all local runners in the tri-county area to join them for what’s been called the “Boston Strong Mason, Gallia, Meigs Run.” The Boston Strong Run is part of a movement across the country to rem...
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BOE approves counselor’s suspension
POINT PLEASANT — A counselor with Leon and Roosevelt Elementary Schools was recently suspended without pay. At the most recent meeting of the Mason County Board of Education, board members approved the counselor’s suspension without pay, which was from March 15-28. The suspension was based on grounds contained in a letter from Superintendent Suzanne Dickens. Dickens noted the offense was not violent and children were not endangered. The e...
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School policies and procedures highlighted
POINT PLEASANT — At a recent meeting of the Mason County Board of Education, Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) presentations were given by school principals. Following presentations on the Mason County Career Center and Roosevelt Elementary School, which were highlighted in Thursday’s edition, Leon Elementary School Principal Don Bower began his presentation by acknowledging his staff, saying there are a lot of good teachers in the co...
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Online Cutest Kids Contest begins Sunday
OHIO VALLEY — Do you think your kids are cute? Maybe your grandchild is just the most adorable angel? Well, the “Cutest Kids Contest”, sponsored by The Daily Sentinel, Gallipolis Daily Tribune and Point Pleasant Register, can give you those bragging rights in southeast Ohio. Beginning Sunday, April 28, you can enter your child or grandchild through one of our local news websites, www.mydailysentinel.com, www.mydailytribune.com or www.my...
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School principals discuss improvements, procedures
POINT PLEASANT — At a recent meeting of the Mason County Board of Education, principals from five local schools presented Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) presentations. Starting off the presentations was Roger Keefer, Interim Principal of Mason County Career Center (MCCC), who began discussing the discipline referrals, noting tardiness and failure to obey rules. Keefer said students are given lunch detention for these offenses. Ke...
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