New Martinsville resident Joseph Ward will likely be sentenced to at least two years in prison after entering an Alford plea to sex-related crimes against children on July 1, said Marshall County ...

The Wetzel Chronicle and Tyler Star News presented their Coach and Athlete of the year awards on Wednesday during the Rotary ...

Kathryn Williamson Dearth, 85, of New Martinsville, WV, formerly of Sistersville, WV, passed away June 30, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born March 31, 1940, a daughter of the late Lawrence Chute ...

Susie Ilene Postlethwait Coen, age 68, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away June 29, 2025, at home. She was born on December 15, 1956, in New Martinsville, WV, the daughter of the late Claude “Pete” ...

As the last wisps of spring dissipate, we welcome the warmth and vibrancy of summer. The season’s onset is marked by the summer solstice, a celestial event that signifies the longest day of the year.

The United Mine Workers of America welcomes the decision by the Trump administration to reverse its planned closure of 34 Mine Safety and Health Administration offices across the country. This ...

Wetzel County Sheriff Eric Daugherty poses with Safety Pup during the Sheriff's Family Picnic. On Saturday, June 7, Wetzel County Sheriff Eric Daugherty and his department once again held the annual ...

Samuel Richardson The Wetzel County Commission on Tuesday, June 17, approved a request from Samuel Richardson, Transportation Planning Director for Belomar Regional Council to support their efforts ...

This week's smiling faces are Judy Pastilong and Penny Morris at Relay for Life. Judy Pastilong and Penny Morris are smiling because they are survivors of cancer. Each year they help with organizing ...

During the June meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE), members voted unanimously to comply with state law regarding required school immunizations as it is written in W. Va. Code §16-3 ...

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley announces the opening of the 2025 River Valley Health Fund grant cycle. The RVHF was established following the sale of Ohio Valley Medical Center and East ...

As we approach Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of this day and its relevance to ...