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How to WV dye eggs Rejoice! Legislature naturally He is update See B1 not here; See B4 He has risen Still Free! Ohio news Inside Pages A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, EPA update on PC A8, A9, A10, A12, B2, B11 INNformer Page A11 Visit us online @ MOVinformer.com Volume 12, No. 08 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 April 18, 2025 Egg hunts hatch eggs-citement aplenty SEE PAGE A6 WETZEL COUNTY COMMISSION Voting precinct boundary changes approved By Ashley Johnson companied by Sharon Campbell from the Wetzel- NEW MARTINSVILLE – Wetzel County Com- Tyler Chamber of Commerce, and Carolyn Yoho, missioners approved changes requested Tuesday, director of the Food for Families food pantry in April 15, by Clerk Jessica Davis to voting precinct Pine Grove. Not present, but listed on the agenda, boundaries. was Wesley Morgan regarding a request for fund- ing for the Rock the Valley Festival. Davis requested boundary lines for the 10th and In her statement of support for the Back Home 11th precincts be altered to match the magisterial Festival, Campbell said: “The festival is not just an lines, saying not only would it cut back on the event, its a celebration of who we are… [the festi- number of ballots purchased, but also would val] has been a source of pride, joy, and economic allow less room for error as far as voters selecting vitality in New Martinsville since 2017.” She the correct ballot. She said the change would re- added: “Its no wonder the festival has been voted sult in a 112 voter difference, with the majority Best Festival in West Virginia by the WV Living of that number being early voters. Magazine three years in a row.” Campbell asked Davis also requested guidance from Prosecuting commissioners to consider continuing to fund the Attorney Tim Haught with wording for the order. festival so the growing community does not lose Once written the change order will be posted at “momentum, connection, or opportunity.” the courthouse and both precincts. Commissioner Kelly Nelsen tabled the Back The commission also heard various requests for Home funding request and Commission Pres- funding, including requests from: Robby Parsons, ident Lisa Heasley told Parsons she hates to keep executive director of the Back Home Festival, ac- Continued on page A2 Woodseld offers improvement reimbursements By Charles Winslow $500.” For businesses looking to “The property owner is responsible Brooks also reported on the recent WOODSFIELD, Ohio – Live improve their facades, the village for the sidewalk in front of their prop- visit by auditors. “The auditors were within the municipal boundaries of will reimburse up to $1,000. erty. We maintain easements but they here for a total of four days, and Ive the Village of Woodsfield and look- “We have the three reimbursement are responsible for maintaining and got to tell you, that is a world ing to replace your sidewalk, do fa- programs,” Village Administrator replacing those sidewalk areas. The record,” he said. “My exit interview cade improvements to your business Kevin Brooks added. “I did have a village doesnt come and do that.” with the lead auditor, when he left or demolish a building? very interesting conversation with For more information on the vil- the building, he was absolutely glow- True Value - Ace Hardware last lages reimbursement program, or ing in his praise of the fiscal office During the Thursday, April 10, reg- and the utility office. One, with their ular meeting of the Woodsfield Vil- week and made them aware as to acquire the forms necessary, call pre-audit preparation, two, with the lage Council, Mayor Carol Hehr theyre doing sign replacements at (740) 472-0418. cooperation, and three, when they said reimbursement programs are their Route 78 location. Council also approved the annual were on site, anything they needed, available. “We also reimbursed for demolition. contract with Monroe County Emer- we dropped everything, we accom- “Our sidewalk fund is building and One half up to $1,000,” Brooks gency Management Agency, as re- modated them immediately. if we can encourage residents who said. “We did do a couple of facade quired by Ohio Revised Code. The “And thats very, very uncommon, want to replace their sidewalk, we improvements last year and I believe contract requires the village pay the but we did it because, one: we have will pay 50 percent of the cost, up to only one sidewalk. agencys fund $1,019.40 for service. Continued on page A11 Rosenlieb prepares for Local Farmers Market By Charles Winslow compete with farmers, hes not there to take SISTERSVILLE – Taylor Rosenlieb, far right, money from them.” has been busy getting ready for the second season Because of that partnership with Galaxy, Rosen- of her Local Farmers Market. Not only has she lieb said is why the West Virginia Farmers Market partnered with a local grocer, on opening day, Association wants to do the feature. Tuesday June 3, the West Virginia Farmers Mar- The Local Farmers Market will be at the Pavilion ket is planning to do a statewide feature on her. at Sistersville City Park every Tuesday through During the regular monthly meeting Monday, the end of October. Visit The Local Farmers April 14, of the Sistersville City Council, Rosen- Market on Facebook for the times. lieb announced she has made a deal with Cason Fireworks for the Picnic in the Park is a go after Edwards Galaxy Food Centers and they will be council approved a request by the Sistersville at the park on the last Tuesday of month. Planning Commission to pay $2,000 out of their “Galaxy reached out to us and we started this funds to make a deposit for the show. Reporting thing called Small Business Specials. On the last for the commission, Connie Boyd said Terry Tuesday of every month, we invited small busi- Wiley has resigned as chairman and as a member nesses to register to set up,” Rosenlieb said. “They and she assumed the Planning Commission will reached out and asked if we would consider them be taking over the Picnic in the Park from its a small business. Their goal is not to tread on longtime sponsor, the Sistersville Community farmers or sell anything that a farmer brings. Service Organization. quorum; nor can he, without such a quorum, be “He just wants to help fill the food gap we have The SCSO, a private nonprofit organization, had authorized to write a check. here. So products made in West Virginia that are received state grants for the fireworks but Wiley Boyd said costs of the fireworks for the Picnic will small batch products that we cant get our hands is now sole member of that group and technically be $8,500 and she had a quote from a company on, he can,” she continued. “Hes not going to it cant hold meetings, as there wouldnt be a Continued on page A2 INDEX Matamoras Council A4 Easter activities A10 Tyler County Commission B2 Tyler County BOE A5 EPA update on PC A11 Cops & courts B2 Paden City Council A2 Matamoras egg hunts A6 E-recycling A11 Area dirt tracks B3 Opera returns A7 Regional roundup A11 Legislators bill tracker B4 Monroe Sheriff A2 American Revolution A8 DAR honors soldier A12 Puzzles B4 Bulldawgs rebuild A3 Paul Revere’s ride A9 RECIPES: Natural dyes B1 Event calendar B11
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