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By Stephen Smoot Water stayed on the minds of the Pendleton County Commission in last week’s meeting as the region slipped into a federally defined severe drought condition. Commissioner Roger Dahmer’s opening prayer included a plea, “Lord, we pray for a healing rain.” In the first meeting for July, commissioners...

The West Virginia Department of Human Services, Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) began accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1 or eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. Each eligible student will receive a $200 benefit that may be used toward the purchase of appropriate school clothing or piece...

By Stephen Smoot May’s Town of Franklin council meeting opened and closed with thoughts of former mayor and council member Genevieve Glover, who passed away on May 10. The Hunting Ground native served for 36 years as Pendleton County Schools financial secretary. For 35 years, she also provided experienced leadership...

The Franklin High School Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th reunion Sept. 30, 2023, at the South Fork Ruritan building in Oak Flat. A great time was had by all, and the group plans to get-together again in 2028. Classmates attending were, from left, first row, Gary Teter, George Rexrode,...

  Two Pendleton County students earned placings at the West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair March 4 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Dylan Eye, an eighth-grade student at Pendleton County Middle School, placed second in Division II, Material Science with his project, “Are You a Bethiever?”. Marion Williams’...

By Stephen Smoot They are not the ones that fans pay to see. Their job, ideally, is to remain invisible. Few ever notice them or say anything unless they have some negative commentary to share. But for sports officials like Sonny O’Neil, they do the job not for the money,...

“West Virginia Blooms with a Passion for Preservation” was the theme of the 118th state conference of the West Virginia Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held May 5-7  at the Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center in Davis. The conference was hosted by...

Paul Leo Rexrode, 82, devoted husband of Janice Ritchie Rexrode passed away May 5, 2023. He was also a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born Nov. 18, 1940, in Moyers, he was a son of the late Daniel and Cora Halterman Rexrode.  Mr. Rexrode will be remembered for his great...

Marcus Smith and his teammates placed third in the 4000-meter distance medley relay at Frankfort. By Stephen Smoot Over the past month, the boys’ track team has continued to gain momentum as the post season looms ahead. Christopher Wilburn, head coach, stated that “all athletes have shown continued progress” by...

Ryan Boggs Pendleton Community Bank is excited to announce the addition of Ryan Boggs to the organization’s board of directors. Boggs will be an asset to the board, bringing his expertise and extensive experience in finance. His engagement and support of his local community aligns well with PCB’s mission of...