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Mason County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Mason County, WV.

Results 1 - 20 of 120 in Mason County, WV

  1. Local tourism sees boost in activitiesRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Point Pleasant Register

    The summer months have led to an increase in area tourism events. During Wednesday's Mason County Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting, members were updated on recent events and activities as well as those ...

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  2. Cute crittersRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Point Pleasant Register

    Nicole Fields/photo What a difference a year makes. Nearly 12 months after the county resumed control of the Mason County Animal Shelter, the number of dogs and cats being housed there is down, while local ...

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    Related Topix: Henderson, WV

  3. School board, former teacher reach agreementRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Point Pleasant Register

    An agreement of separation of employment between the Mason County Board of Education and a former teacher was approved during Tuesday's meeting, when board members voted 4-1 to approve the ratification of a ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Point Pleasant, WV

  4. Joseph RogersRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | LancasterEagleGazette

    Joseph Lawrence Rogers, 72, passed away at his residence Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Joseph was born in Mason County, W.Va., on Sept. 9, 1935, to the late Clyde L. and Leona J. Shinn Rogers. He was a paper worker and retired from Cardinal Container ...

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  5. Chamber members updated on presidential election

    Yesterday | Point Pleasant Register

    ... Barney in Charleston, delivered a presentation regarding this year's presidential election during Tuesday's Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, which was at Point Pleasant Junior Senior High School. Heller's presentation focused on three ...

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  6. Families Forced to Buy Imported Meat

    Wednesday | WOWK-TV

    Lack of processing forces many in West Virginia to import meat for their dinner table.

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Ona, WV, Cabell County, WV

  7. Day in the Life: A family affair - Family bands together in support of Special OlympicsRead the original story

    Tuesday | Point Pleasant Register

    Hope Roush/photo The Stanley family has been involved with the Special Olympics in Mason County as well as the state level for many years.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games

  8. Blasting will commence this week for U.S. 35Read the original story

    Tuesday | Point Pleasant Register

    ... the project," said Charles Lanham, co-chairman of the U.S. 35 Committee. Lanham said plans for Phase II of the Mason County side of U.S. 35 have been completed, turned in to the U.S. Highway Commission and will soon be up for contractors to bid by ...

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    Related Topix: Putnam County, WV

  9. Early Morning Storms Leave Thousands in the DarkRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | WOWK-TV

    AEP Crews Working to repair lines. The winds are blamed for a number of power outages that continue to affect thousands.

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    Related Topix: Jackson County, WV

  10. For the Record

    Saturday Jul 19 | Point Pleasant Register

    ... arrested Tuesday by Sgt. E.B. Starcher on three counts of petit larceny. Leach was released on a $3,000 bond. Mason County Sheriff's Department POINT PLEASANT - Linda Mill, 53, of Point Pleasant, was arrested Wednesday by Lt. Jeff Fields and Sgt. ...

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    Related Topix: Letart, WV, Point Pleasant, WV, West-Columbia, WV

  11. Lawrence MartinRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Point Pleasant Register

    ... Wilkinsburg High School in 1964 and held a master's degree in education from Marshall University. His lifelong Mason County career in education began in 1970 at Sunnyside Elementary as a teacher. In 1974, he became the vice-principal at Point ...

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  12. Negligence led to woman's breast cancer, suit claims

    Friday Jul 18 | The West Virginia Record

    A Mason County hospital and two physicians are named in a malpractice suit alleging they failed to properly diagnose a woman for breast cancer.

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    Related Topix: Point Pleasant, WV, Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer

  13. Granville - Grant' E. ParsonsRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 15 | Tri-County News

    ... away on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born Aug. 21, 1927, in Mason County, W.Va ., son of the late James Owen and Rose B. Snodgrass Parsons. He was married to Donna Clagg on Jan. 28, 1989, and she ...

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  14. One med mal suit dismissed, another filed against Point Pleasant urologist

    Wednesday Jul 16 | The West Virginia Record

    Despite the dismissal of one, a Mason County physician finds himself defending against another malpractice suit.

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    Related Topix: Point Pleasant, WV, Henderson, WV, Charleston Metro

  15. Free Stimulus Return Sites Needed

    Thursday Jul 10 | Huntington News

    ... per county who have not yet filed their economic stimulus return: Cabell County - 2,377, Lincoln County - 743, Mason County - 687, Wayne County - 1,342. The Southwest EITC/Asset Building Coalition will create roving sites that target these ...

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    Related Topix: Huntington, WV, Wayne, WV, Cabell County, WV, Lincoln County, WV

  16. Gasoline tax freeze is a modest tax break

    Wednesday Jul 2 | Lincoln Journal

    Gov. Joe Manchin, along with the near unanimous support of the Legislature, handed us an extremely modest tax break at this past week's special session by freezing West Virginia's gasoline tax at its current ...

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    Related Topix: Putnam County, WV, Point Pleasant, WV, Nitro, WV

  17. Mentor Makes for Crowning AchievementRead the original story

    Wednesday Jun 25 | The State Journal

    ... MASON -- For most of chasing a dream usually means a number of hurdles. But for 15 Year Old Hannah Perry of Mason County those hurdles are virtually non-existent and she says she owes it all to a great mentor and friend. "I'd just turned 13 when I ...

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    Related Topix: Mason, WV, Life, Food, Food Festival

  18. Mentor Makes for Crowning Achievement

    Wednesday Jun 25 | WOWK

    ... MASON -- For most of chasing a dream usually means a number of hurdles. But for 15 Year Old Hannah Perry of Mason County those hurdles are virtually non-existent and she says she owes it all to a great mentor and friend. "I'd just turned 13 when I ...

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    Related Topix: Mason, WV, Life, Food, Food Festival

  19. One Shot in Mason CountyRead the original story

    Jun 15, 2008 | WOWK-TV

    ... house early Sunday morning. Story by Latasha Hughes Email Other Stories by Latasha Hughes NEW HAVEN -- The Mason County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting outside the town of New Haven. Sheriff Deputy Scott Simms tells 13News he ...

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  20. One Shot in Mason County

    Jun 15, 2008 | The State Journal

    The victim was shot two or three times at a friends house early Sunday morning. Story by Latasha Hughes Email Other Stories by Latasha Hughes NEW HAVEN -- The Mason County Sheriff's Department is investigating ...

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