Smiling Faces | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Nov 27, 2024 · With snow in the air, these two lovely ladies bring Christmas to the Wetzel County Courthouse. Olivia Henderson and Amanda Metz carefully select the perfect tensile and colorful glass bulbs to decorate the county’s Christmas tree. Decorating a tree for the courthouse is a tradition that goes back to when the building was constructed.
Smiling Faces | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Dec 25, 2024 · The real Santa was photographed just moments before he left the North Pole on his world wide trip last night. Under his snow white beard he shows a big smile as he says, “To all a Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year! Ho, Ho, Ho!
Paden City High School Holds Meet the Team Night
Nov 27, 2024 · The Paden City Wildcats held their “Meet the Team” night on November 21 for all winter sports. All Middle and High School teams were introduced as well as the pep band and cheerleaders. Taking the floor with their coaches were the varsity boys and girls basketball teams, the middle and high school wrestling teams, the […]
Valley Girls Basketball Returns Three Starters
Dec 4, 2024 · Valley High School lost All-State player Winer Higgins from last season to graduation, but Head Coach Tommy Shannon believes his three returning starters will pick up the pieces and give fans something to cheer about. Higgins and junior returnee Laken Dawson gave the Lumberjills a nice double look last season that will be hard to […]
Celebrating Education | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Dec 4, 2024 · A few weeks ago the country celebrated American Education Week. How ironic when many here in our home state and local communities are fighting to keep our public education system the best it can be while suffering through population loss and smaller school enrollment. American Education Week (AEW) annually celebrates the …
Obituaries | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Dec 30, 2024 · Marjorie Al ice McMinn, 93, of Middlebourne, WV took the next step on her journey on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 while at Elison in Marietta, OH. Marjorie was born November 8, 1931, in Alvy, WV daughter of the late Benton B. and Carrie (Orr) Baker. She was a retired CNA for the former Collin Anderson, […]
WVU Medicine Family Clinic Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in …
Nov 27, 2024 · PADEN CITY – The WVU Medicine Family Clinic in Paden City celebrated its one-year anniversary with tours, food and speeches by hospital and community dignitaries on Nov. 18. The clinic, located at 533 Fourth Ave., Paden City, is considered an arm of WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville. The family clinic sees patients […]
Residents Oppose Closure of Hundred High School
Nov 27, 2024 · HUNDRED — Hundreds of people packed the Hundred High School gymnasium and dozens got up to offer their opinions on the proposed consolidation of Hundred and Valley high schools. That consolidation is part of an overall plan to consolidate Hundred and Valley, as well as Paden City and Magnolia high schools, while moving Paden City’s […]
Santa Ushers in Season of Giving During New Martinsville …
Dec 4, 2024 · NEW MARTINSVILLE – Santa Claus made an early appearance in New Martinsville on Nov. 30, ushering in the season of giving during the city’s Christmas parade. Wearing his fluffy white beard and signature red suit, Santa’s eye twinkled as he waved to all the good boys and girls in the crowd on Main Street. St.
The Press Box: Chaos Explained - Wetzel Chronicle
Dec 4, 2024 · With the chaos surrounding the Class A Volleyball and Cheer post season this year, I thought I would take a swing at sorting out some facts and explaining just what happened, or in TCHS’s case, what didn’t happen. For those of you that do not know Tyler Consolidated was prohibited from participating due to ligation […]