Point Pleasant News

Turkey Day is quickly approaching in Mason County. And to celebrate the holiday of giving thanks, two area churches will be hosting Thanksgiving dinners.

The owner of a Nitro gambling parlor found to be in violation of a city ordinance says he is being unfairly targeted because of a continuing dispute with the city over licensing fees.

Delyssa Huffman/photo - Point Pleasant Mayor Brian Billings is pictured with Terry Eller, community director for the March of Dimes.

For 43 years Point Pleasant, W.Va., has been haunted by the Mothman, which has gained attention all over the world.

The city of Point Pleasant has agreed to pay $250,000 to three former employees who alleged they were fired for political reasons.

MASON a ' The resolution for the Municipal Court Income Tax Refund Offset Program was passed during the recent Town of Mason Council meeting.

Pictured is Julie Reed, language arts teacher at Point Pleasant Junior Senior High School.

POINT PLEASANT a ' It may only be the beginning of November, but Christmas is just around the corner and residents of Lakin Hospital are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the jolly old man in the red suit.

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. a ' Halftime Sports Bar and Grill in Point Pleasant has reportedly been closed since Wednesday of this week with no apparent explanation why.

A new event in town is sure to be the "point" of interest this holiday season. "The Point of Christmas" is a desired plan that the Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce is beginning this year and they hope that it will become a tradition.

ERA Town & Country Real Estate, Broker has a total of over one hundred years of sales experience.

Hope Roush/photo - Libbi Stewart is the resident manager of the Twin Rivers Tower apartments in Point Pleasant.

Hope Roush/photo - Sheila Carlisle, coordinator of the Mason County Shelter, described her job's main focus as to help those in need succeed.

POINT PLEASANT a ' An accident that occurred late Friday morning caused traffic to be stalled on U.S. 35 for more than two hours.

Route 35 in Mason County was completely shut down this afternoon after an I-beam fell from a tractor-trailer about 5 miles south of Point Pleasant, according to 911 dispatchers.

During this tough economic time many families are seeking ways to have fun together without spending a fortune.

Delyssa Huffman/photos - Houses in Point Pleasant are gearing up for trick-or-treaters on Oct.

A dead body's identity remains a mystery. At 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning deputies with the Mason County Sheriff's Department discovered a dead body on Barton Chapel Road, which is located in the southern end of the county near Ashton.

It is once again time for jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, goblins and of course, candy.

POINT PLEASANT a ' After a much anticipated wait, the Mason County Health Department is now receiving the H1N1 vaccine.