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US 35 ‘dips’ being repaired
MASON COUNTY — Complaints about the road dipping in places along US 35 through Mason and Putnam counties are being heard and addressed, according to Carrie Bly, spokesperson for the West Virginia Division of Highways. These “dips” in the road have occurred where the road rests above water inlets and outlets. Some of these sections of road have sunk slightly, causing the dips, Bly said. As many drivers know, this settling has caused these ...
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Regatta releases its schedule of events
POINT PLEASANT — This year’s Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta is nearly a month away, and organizers have packed the three-day festival with entertainment and events for all. The regatta, June 27-29, will include not one but two musical headliners — Charlie Worsham and Chris Janson. Both are Nashville recording artists with hits on the charts. Worsham currently has a hit with “Could It Be” and Janson’s “Better I Don’t” is also starting to ...
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ESPN Drug Free All-Stars to take court
POINT PLEASANT — In an effort to get creative about supporting a drug-free Mason County, the Mason County Anti-Drug Coalition is sponsoring a special event with special guests the ESPN Drug Free All-Stars basketball team. The team, which delivers drug prevention messages in area schools and communities, will take on a team of local community leaders and residents in a basketball game set for 6 p.m., Thursday, May 23 at Point Pleasant Junior...
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W.Va. man arrested after two-county pursuit
MASON COUNTY — A high-speed pursuit that began in downtown Gallipolis early on Saturday morning, ended in Mason County, W.Va., with one police cruiser damaged and one Mason County Deputy struck by the fleeing vehicle. Jason C. Ancell, 33, Clarksburg, W.Va., was arrested at the Mason/Jackson County, W.Va., line during the early morning hours of May 18. Reportedly, a Gallipolis Police Officer, who was patrolling at approximately 1:50 a.m. o...
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Standoff near Chester concludes
CHESTER — A Meigs County man who had held local law enforcement officials from multiple counties in a standoff for over 24 hours, was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the standoff between Jack Ritchie — who is in his 80s according to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood — and law enforcement was concluded without incident or injury. A statement posted on the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page on Tue...
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Felman to idle furnace, implement layoffs
NEW HAVEN — Industry in Mason County appears to be taking another hit. Felman Production LLC, which operates out of New Haven, has announced its plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces and lay off union workers. In a news release, the company has also said contract positions, as well as several management positions, have already been eliminated. The furnace could remain down until market conditions improve. A decline ...
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Financing approved for Point drainage project
POINT PLEASANT — Point Pleasant City Council has passed the third and final reading approving the financing for the North Point Pleasant Drainage Project (NPPDP). A public hearing was recently held on the bond ordinance (financing) prior to the vote to approve it at last week’s regular meeting of Point Pleasant City Council. There were no comments received about the ordinance and it was unanimously passed. Todd Swanson, of the city’s acco...
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City-Wide Yard Sale event planned
POINT PLEASANT — With summer nearly here, the Point Pleasant 2013 City-Wide Yard Sale will be held on June 8, complete with a map to find the bargains. This is the fourth annual city-wide yard sale sponsored by Point Pleasant in Bloom in conjunction with their commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle, as well as, to promote economic growth in the city. All residents and civic groups are invited to hold their yearly sales on this date, in ho...
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Plea agreement reached in kidnapping case
POINT PLEASANT — A Point Pleasant man indicted for kidnapping last May has agreed to a plea agreement which drops the kidnapping charge in exchange for a plea of guilty to three other felonies. William R. McDermitt appeared before Judge Thomas C. Evans, III, this week in Mason County Circuit Court to enter a plea of guilty to malicious assault, wanton endangerment and conspiracy to commit a felony. Again, the kidnapping charge was dropped a...
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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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