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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...

Dr. Kowatli Dr. Emad Kowatli Dr. Emad Kowatli has joined Davis Health System as the new medical director for Davis Medical Center’s Better Sleep Center.  Kowatli, a pulmonologist, will provide inpatient consults and office visits in his role overseeing the Better Sleep Center. He previously served in a similar position...

The Christmas season in Pendleton County is highlighted by area churches holding special services which celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. The public is cordially invited to attend the following programs. Thursday, Dec. 22 A community Christmas Carol Hymn Sing-a-Long will begin at 6 p.m. today at Calvary Lutheran...

By Shawn Stinson A Grant County resident is facing a felony charge of fleeing in a vehicle related to a July 28 incident.  Benjamin Howard Smith, 45, of Corner Road in Maysville, is facing a charge of fleeing in a vehicle in an incident that began in Grant County.  Authorities...