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Magnolia Beat Valley 45-29 on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in New Martinsville to improve to (3-1) on the season led by freshman Kaylee Yost with 16 points. The Lady Eagles trailed the Lumberjills 8-7 after the first quarter before the Eagles outscored the Jills in the second quarter 13-5 to take a 20-13 lead into […]
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, […]
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 […]
Local headlines | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Jan 1, 2025 · Wetzel County’s Top Stories in 2024. January 1, 2025. During 2024 the region faced two Ohio River floods, a legal battle to keep a high school open, demolition of a historic but blighted swimming pool, re-election of a United States president deemed controversial by some and revered by others, and much more.
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 …
Consolidation Hearing at Valley High School Draws Mixed Opinions
Nov 27, 2024 · About 150 people attended and nearly two dozen signed up to speak at a public hearing on Wetzel County school consolidation Wednesday at Valley High School. It was the final hearing before the Wetzel County Board of Education votes at 9 a.m. Friday on whether to consolidate the county’s four high schools into two. That […]
Mary Ann Yevuta | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Dec 4, 2024 · Mary Ann Yevuta, age 74, passed away peacefully at home, courageously battling stage 4 cancer for eight years and outliving her original diagnosis by 7 ½ years. Mary Ann was a force for good in the world. As a student, she excelled in academics, earning National Merit Scholar honors before attending West Virginia University, where […]
La Vera “Sissy” Mae Barr | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Oct 3, 2024 · La Vera “Sissy” Mae Barr, 76, of Moundsville, WV passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 with her family by her side.. Sissy was born July 29, 1948 in Wetzel County, WV a daughter to the late Russell “Carl” and Norma Lee (Stoneking) Barr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, James E. Barr.
Wetzel BOE Approves Two Consolidation Plans
Nov 27, 2024 · (Photo by Chuck Clegg) The Wetzel County Board of Education approves the two planned consolidations in the county. At 9 a.m. within the Wetzel County Board offices, Mrs. Linda Fonner, Board President called for a special meeting for the formal action on the proposed school closures and to conduct a regular board business meeting.
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.