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From Riverbed to Recovery

A dramatic scene unfolded along the Ohio River on Wednesday, April 29th, as crews successfully retrieved the Sistersville Ferry tug that had partially sunk at the ferry landing on April 10, drawing a crowd of curious onlookers and concerned community members. While the ferry’s car carrier remained afloat following the incident, city officials and members of the ferry board expressed gratitude that no one was injured. Officials believe the sinking may have been caused by damage sustained during a recent high-water flood though a full assessment is still ongoing. The complex salvage ...

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The Frustrating Reality of Rt. 2 in New Martinsville, WV

If you’ve ever traveled on Route 2 through New Martinsville, West Virginia, you’ve likely experienced the headache of being stuck behind a train at the CSX railroad crossing. The intersection of Rt 2 and the CSX tracks is notorious for causing delays, often backing up traffic for up to an ...

Letters to the Editor

The Box: A Great Device Or The Great Satan

Dear Editor, The cell phone, of all devices man has invented, has the potential of not only doing good things, but it also has the potential like many inventions to go for the betterment of mankind or just the opposite. So, as always I feel it’s best to lay the facts out and let you pick ...

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