Obituaries | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Jan 15, 2025 · Jonathan Ray Pittman, 91, of New Martinsville, WV left this world on Friday, January 10, 2025 while at the Arbors in Woodsfield, OH. Jonathan was born April 26, 1933, in Paden City, WV son of the late George M. and Madeline L. (Malone) Pittman. He was maintenance supervisor for Union Carbide, served in the U.S. […]
Al-Janaby Acquitted on All Counts - Wetzel Chronicle
Dec 18, 2024 · NEW MARTINSVILLE – A jury found Abdul Kahar Al-Janaby, 43, of New Martinsville not guilty of sex-related crimes against a child during a trial held Dec. 9-11. The verdict was rendered in Wetzel County Circuit Court on the evening of Dec. 11 by the jury consisting of five women and seven men. It took the […]
WV Board of Education Approves Wetzel Consolidation in 10-1 Vote
Dec 18, 2024 · On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the West Virginia State Board of Education met in Charleston at the state complex to consider the business before the board. On that day, four county school systems, Clay County, Preston County, Wetzel County and Wood County came before the eleven-member board to present their request for school closure and consolidation.
Superintendent: School District at a ‘Crossroads’
Nov 20, 2024 · NEW MARTINSVILLE – Two people spoke in favor of consolidating Paden City High School into Magnolia High School and the New Martinsville School during the second public hearing on the matter on Nov. 14. The Wetzel County Board of Education held the meeting at the New Martinsville School. About 30 people attended, but only two […]
News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Jan 15, 2025 · The part-time dean’s list at Miami University Regionals is reserved for students with a 3.6 or higher GPA who were enrolled in less than 12 graded credit hours during the fall 2024 semester. Hadyn Brown of Friendly, WV is being recognized for academic excellence. Established in 1809, Miami University is consistently ranked among the top […]
Shepherd Gets First Deer With Crossbow | News, Sports, Jobs
Dec 18, 2024 · Walter Shepherd got his first deer with a crossbow on November 16 in Proctor, WV. He is 7 years old and he was hunting with his dad, Chad Shepherd, and his uncle, Tom Shepherd, on private property.
Wetzel County Voters Choose New Sheriff
Nov 13, 2024 · NEW MARTINSVILLE – More than 6,000 ballots were cast by Wetzel County residents during the Nov. 5 general election. Of the 10,067 registered voters in the county, 6,203 ballots were cast, according to unofficial results from the Wetzel County Clerk’s office. That equates to a 61.62 percent voter turnout. On Election Day, 4,214 votes were […]
Smiling Faces | News, Sports, Jobs - Wetzel Chronicle
Jan 15, 2025 · This week's smiling face is Kaylee Yost. Miss Kaylee Yost smiles as she lines up to throw a snowball as her picture is being taken. Yost is a freshman at Magnolia and on the varsity basketball team.
Driver Pleads Guilty to Negligent Homicide | News, Sports, Jobs ...
Oct 23, 2024 · NEW MARTINSVILLE – Joseph Andrew Tucker, 27, pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in an information count during an Oct. 16 hearing before Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson. Wilson accepted the plea and ordered that a presentence report be conducted before a sentencing hearing to be scheduled at a later date. Tucker, who resides […]
Police Chief Tops ‘No Shave For The Brave’
Dec 11, 2024 · The Lighthouse Child Advocacy Center announced the winner of the annual No Shave for the Brave contest. The 2024 winner of the “Best Challenger Award” goes to New Martinsville Police Chief Tim Cecil. Chief Cecil went above and beyond, raising an incredible $685 — that’s 40 percent of the total funds raised. His dedication and […]