Apple Grove News

Submitted photos - Mason County was represented very well at the 65th Annual Miss West Virginia Scholarship Organization Pageant, which took place June 18-20 in Morgantown.

An early morning shooting in Mason County has one woman clinging to life in the hospital and the triggerman behind bars.

A Mason County woman was in critical condition Thursday after being shot five times during a dispute with a man who is now charged with attempted murder.

A 19-year-old female has been taken from Mason County to St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington after being shot several times early Thursday morning.

The Mason County Sheriff's office makes a significant drug arrest. On Thursday, May 7, deputies arrested Gary Plants, in the Apple Grove area of the county.

APPLE GROVE a ' Fluid on the outside of a railcar near the M&G Polymers plant initiated a hazardous materials call for local emergency responders Thursday.

POINT PLEASANT a ' A charge of operating a clandestine lab was dismissed prior to a preliminary hearing in Mason County Magistrate Court Monday.

Monday was a full day for the Mason County court system. Several preliminary hearings were scheduled in the magistrate court, with magistrates hearing five felony cases.

The return of trophy walleyes to the New River appears to be progressing nicely.

APPLE GROVE a ' Three Apple Grove residents remain in the Western Regional Jail and one has been released on bond following a drug arrest late last week.

Hope Roush/photo - Five queens and one king were crowned during Saturday's inaugural Miss and Mister TNT Pageant at the American Legion in Point Pleasant.

All are being held at the regional jail in Cabell County. Story by Latasha Hughes Email Other Stories by Latasha Hughes MASON CO.

The area now has another title up for grabs. This Saturday will mark the area's inaugural Miss and Mister TNT Pageant.

APPLE GROVE a ' The name of a Putnam County man who was killed in an accident was released Monday by the Mason County Sheriffa TMs Department as deputies continue their investigation of the crash.

A Putnam County man was killed after a single vehicle crash in Mason County. Mason deputies say Dustin Lee Young, 22, of Red House was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

APPLE GROVE a ' A man was killed early Sunday morning after his car struck a tree next to the Mason County Emergency Medical Services - Valley Station.

The Mason County sheriff's department is investigating a fatal weekend accident.

An Apple Grove man has been remanded to custody after having his bond revoked during a hearing Thursday.

West Virginia State Police LAKIN a ' Chad Allen VanMeter, 22, of Clifton, was arrested Friday by Sgt.

Lila M. Allison, 95, of Point Pleasant, WV, died February 23, 2009, at her residence.