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Bilott: DuPont largely ignored EPA on C8 issues
OHIO VALLEY — Many questions remain about the C8 contamination that has spread through the valley as a result of industrial activity at DuPont Washington Works near Parkersburg, West Virginia. For instance, the controversy began with the deaths of an entire herd of cattle, yet the company is so far refusing to provide EPA-requested testing of local cattle, locally grown produce, and many other sets of environmental monitoring data promised mo...
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Bilott: DuPont largely ignored EPA on C8 issues
OHIO VALLEY — Many questions remain about the C8 contamination that has spread through the valley as a result of industrial activity at DuPont Washington Works near Parkersburg, West Virginia. For instance, the controversy began with the deaths of an entire herd of cattle, yet the company is so far refusing to provide EPA-requested testing of local cattle, locally grown produce, and many other sets of environmental monitoring data promised mo...
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Despite cuts, health department to maintain services
POINT PLEASANT —When the Mason County Commission announced its budget cuts for the new fiscal year, the Mason County Health Department was one of several agencies which received a 50 percent cut in that county funding. The Mason County Board of Health recently met to discuss how the agency would overcome the loss of this county funding which went from $25,000 to $12,500, annually. Diana Riddle, administrator of the health department, said...
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Spring forest fire season highlighted
MASON COUNTY — As temperatures finally start to rise, so do the chances of local forest fires. Mason County and the state of West Virginia’s spring forest fire season is well underway and continues until May 31, 2013, according to a recent release from the West Virginia Division of Forestry. During this time period, daytime burning is prohibited from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. According to the release, state law requires a ring or safety strip a...
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Shanty Boat Night to set sail
POINT PLEASANT — A celebration of river life and life in Point Pleasant during a kinder time will take place on Friday, April 19 during the Point Pleasant River Museum’s Sixth Annual Shanty Boat Night. The event will be held at the river museum from 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the menu consisting of homemade beef stew, coleslaw, cornbread, pie and coffee or tea. Also, during the dinner, guests will be treated to mu...
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Point to be featured in photo collection
CHARLESTON — A picture is worth a thousand words. For those able to read into these photographic words and stories from years past are sure to find interest in the April installment of the Little Lecture Series of the West Virginia Humanities Council, featuring historic photographs of several West Virginia communities, including Point Pleasant. Author Betty Rivard will share a selection of West Virginia images beginning at 2 p.m. on April...
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‘CONTACT of Mason’ increasing sexual assault awareness
MASON COUNTY — While it may not a pleasant topic to discuss, sexual assault continues to be an issue in today’s society and local efforts are being made to spread awareness on these crimes. The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and in her pursuit to help spread this awareness, Paula Gregory with CONTACT of Mason will be speaking at the American Association of University Women meeting on April 8, the Point Pleasant Rota...
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Support for epilepsy walk growing
POINT PLEASANT — A new event for Mason County has been gaining support from various community members and organizations, according to Becky Gibson. Gibson, leader of the Country Stars 4-H club, has been putting together Mason County’s first “Courage Walk,” a walk to raise epilepsy awareness in the local area. According to Gibson, a total of 150 participants have already registered and the several individuals and businesses have provided sup...
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School improvement highlights continued
POINT PLEASANT — At the most recent meeting of the Mason County Board of Education, school principals updated board member of their school’s procedures and recent improvements made. Following presentations on Beale and New Haven Elementary schools reported on in Saturday’s edition, Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High Principal William Cottrill spoke, discussing the high school’s discipline statistics, saying they’ve had no expulsions this yea...
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House Page Program welcomes students
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates Page Program in Charleston is booming, at least according to Delegate Jim Butler from the 14th District which includes portions of Mason and Putnam counties. Butler said the page program has been a “bright spot” during his first legislative session. Before the session started, Butler said he sent request forms to the different schools in Mason and Putnam Counties in his district to promote the program and...
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Gardner pleads guilty to murder of father
POMEROY — James E. Gardner, 41, of Middleport entered a guilty plea in the November 2012 death of his father, James W. Gardner. The defendant also plead guilty to one count of aggravated robbery. Meigs County Common Pleas Judge I. Carson Crow sentenced Gardner to the mandatory sentence of 15 years to life. Details of the plea and sentencing will appear in the Wednesday edition of The Daily Sentinel.
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Support for local dads available
POINT PLEASANT — While “Daddy,” or some variation, is common for a baby’s first word, that initial connection between father and child may become distant as the years go on. For dads and children needing a little extra support, Mountain State Healthy Families will be holding “Mason County All Pro Dads,” a special group providing bonding activities for kids and dads, as well as a free breakfast. The group will meet from 8-9 a.m. on Thursda...
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For the record
W.Va. State Police The Mason County Detachment of the West Virginia State Police reports the following arrests: Frankie R. Chapman, II, 28, Poca, daytime burglary, entering without breaking, grand larceny, arrested by Cpl. B.L. Keefer. Cassandra J. Chapman, 28, Poca, daytime burglary, entering without breaking, grand larceny, arrested by Cpl. B.L. Keefer. Brian K. Jordan, 39, Charleston, grand larceny, arrested by Sgt. T.S. Mills. West...
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New Haven closer to placing officer at school
NEW HAVEN — A work in progress for the last several months, New Haven Elementary is one step closer to having a police officer placed at the school. At the most recent meeting of the New Haven Council, it was stated council members and Police Chief D.L. Hardwick has met with Superintendent Suzanne Dickens and New Haven Principal Stacy Bissell to discuss this idea which was first brought up following the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Conn....
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School improvement and procedures highlighted
POINT PLEASANT — At the most recent meeting of the Mason County Board of Education, five school principals presented Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) Presentations, updating board members on activities and progress made within their schools. Beginning the presentations was Beale Elementary School Principal Pat Brumfield, saying Beale’s out of school suspensions have decreased from 37 to seven and in school suspensions from 38 to thre...
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PPJSHS improving handicap accessibility
POINT PLEASANT — Due to some previous citizen concerns, Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School (PPJSHS) has been working to increase accessibility for handicapped visitors and patrons. PPJSHS Principal William Cottrill and Director of Facilities Ruth Caplinger spoke on the progress made at the most recent meeting of the Mason County Board of Education. Cottrill noted the current state of handicapped parking spaces, saying five out of th...
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BOE approves staff transfers
POINT PLEASANT — At Tuesday’s meeting of the Mason County Board of Education, board members approved the transfers of several professional and service personnel. The following professional personnel were approved for transfer and subsequent assignment for the 2013-14 school year: Betty Adkins-Uncertainty of Funding; Judith Browning-Uncertainty of Funding; Jessie Farley-Lack of Need; Janet Kincaid-Uncertainty of Funding; Barbara Mitchell-Lac...
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Small earthquake reported Wednesday near Crown City
CROWN CITY — Few folks seemed to notice it, but there was a whole lot of shaking going on around Eureka Wednesday morning — at least beneath the ground. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a 2.5 magnitude earthquake happened around 5:10 a.m. near the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam, approximately seven miles north of Crown City and ten miles south of Gallipolis. The minor earthquake did not appear to cause any property damage. In f...
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Local pools set to reopen
MASON COUNTY — Mason County’s two public swimming pools will be receiving $5,000 each from the county for this swimming season though next swimming season is another story. As reported last week, both the Harmon Park Pool and New Haven Pool had their county funding completely discontinued for Fiscal Year 2013-14. However, this fiscal year doesn’t begin until July 1 and the pools are still due to receive their $5,000 which was budgeted for t...
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Commission approves $7.2 million budget
MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Commission recently approved its $7.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14 and though it came with budget cuts, it is balanced. Commission President Rick Handley has said the cuts were “unfortunate” but unlike the federal government, the county must balance their budget and so it has, despite some major losses in funding. As most have heard, the county is losing $429,000 in revenue from the main unit at t...
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Poison safety tips highlighted
MASON COUNTY — “Use it or lose it.” While there have been several local attempts to help end certain addictions, such as the Mason County Anti-Drug Coalition’s town meeting on meth, it’s easy sometimes to forget the dangers of everyday household items and the potential poisoning risks they pose. According to the West Virginia Poison Center (WVPC), many different age groups can be at risk for accidental poisonings, either from prescription...
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Grading and class rank policies updated
POINT PLEASANT — Changes in policies regarding grading and class rank were approved at a Mason County Board of Education meeting on Thursday. Director of Curriculum/Technology Greg Martin noted the changes made to policy 5421-Grading and policy 5430-Class Rank for board members. Regarding grading, Martin noted the change in weighted grades for Advanced Placement (AP) classes and honors classes and how they figured in with students’ grade po...
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Students wary of teacher’s potential transfer
POINT PLEASANT — Several choir and music students from Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School (PPJSHS) attended Tuesday’s special transfer hearing meeting of the Mason County Board of Education to voice their opinion on the potential transfer of choir teacher Alyssa Russell. Both current and past students attended the hearing to support Russell’s claim that the current choir program at PPJSHS would suffer if she is transferred to a differ...
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Commission receives grant from governor
MASON COUNTY — In a release on Tuesday, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announced the awarding of several grants to West Virginia County commissions, one of which went to the Mason County Commission. According to the release, the grants will help fund the commission with their respective records management and preservation projects, which were approved by the Records Management and Preservation Board (RMPB). The projects will improve management, ...
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