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Job series: Local racer Advice Kyle Thomas from one nabs 2 wins who hires @ TSC July 3 See A8 See B5 Still Free! Ohio news Inside Pages A2, A5, A8, ArtsLink Coffeehouse A9, B4, B5-B8, B9 INNformer Page A3 Visit us online @ MOVinformer.com Volume 12, No. 14 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 July 11, 2025 Woodseld Council swears in new members, warns of electric bill hike By Charles Winslow council agreed to continue the appeals hearing on both WOODSFIELD – Swearing in a new council member, properties until the Sept. 2 meeting to give Webber time hearing an appeal by a property owner, and a warning to address the issues cited in the inspectors report and about electrical rates going up were among the issues to have his own inspection done. tackled Monday, July 7, at the Woodsfield Village Coun- Village Administrator Kevin Brooks received permis- cil. sion to hire Regan Rucker for the Street Department, At the beginning of the 90-minute meeting, Mayor effective July 7 at the village starting pay of $15 per Carol Hehr swore in Alicia Gardner to the seat vacated hour. “This officially brings us to full employment. We by Kaylee Sefert in May. Gardner was one of seven who officially dont have any job openings for the first time applied and was selected in a 4 to 1 vote by council at in quite a while,” Brooks said. Council also approved the last meeting. increasing wages of Raymond Dalrymple and Carter Bell Knowlton to the $15 minimum. In other business, Dan Webber, owner of 409 South Brooks request to contract with engineering firm Ver- Main and 217 Center Street, was present to appeal dantes relating to the recently cleared lot on the corner appointed demolition orders issued by the village on the two prop- of South Main and East Church Street was approved. erties following an exterior inspection by a home in- spection service retained by the village. “We have a vision of developing a downtown park and to WV He was one of nine cited and the only one to appeal a the discussion was to put decorative lighting there and demolition order, saying he believed the buildings were put some benches, tables and different things in that structurally sound. would lend to outdoor seating for the coffee shop or the House of restaurant or for just people gathering in and around. Delegates After a discussion about the condition of the properties, Continued on page A4 By Charles Winslow Region celebrates independence PADEN CITY – For William “Bill” Bell 2025 has been a year of accom- plishments. In April, Bell was chosen as the 2025 Distinguished Teacher of the Year by the West Virginia Council for the Social Studies, won re-elec- tion to Paden City Council, and is currently finishing up his James Madison Congressional Fellowship in Congressman Riley Moores of- fice. Then on Monday, July 7, Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed Bell, 38, to fill the vacancy left by David Kelly in the 8th District of the West Virginia House of Delegates. Kelly was appointed Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Re- SEE MORE PHOTOS A6-A7 habilitation in June. “Bill Bell has shown himself to be a leader in his community,” Gov. Morrisey said. “I am confident he will be a dedicated public servant and a conservative fighter for the people of Doddridge, Tyler and Wet- zel Counties. “This appointment is not about Bill Bell. This is about being able to serve the communities that make up all of the 8th District,” Bell told The INNformer. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to serve and I look forward to going around the district and meeting everyone. I am happy to listen to anyone and everyone, even if we disagree.” Bell holds two Masters Degrees of Arts, one in American History and Government from Ashland Univer- sity, a Master of Science in Curricu- lum and Instruction from Western Governors University and a Post- Barth Trust to accept grant applications Masters Certificate in School Prin- cipalship from Marshall University. The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley will funding priority and the minimum grant request is rec- Bell was also acknowledged as a soon accept grant applications through an opportunity ommended to be $5,000. Funding announcements are Claes Nobel Educator of Distinc- made possible by the Harry E. and Olive T. Barth Char- expected in October. tion from the National Society of itable Trust. Since its 2016 inception, the competitive grant compo- High School Scholars after being The Barth Charitable Trust, administered by WesBanco nent of the Barth Charitable Trust has awarded over nominated by his students. Bank Inc., seeks to make annual grants for use by non- $982,000 to support projects throughout Sistersville He has been a Paden City High profit organizations in West Virginia with preference, and Tyler County, or to the benefit of the area. School teacher for six years, prima- though not exclusively, to those organizations from the Applications will be reviewed by an Advisory Commit- rily teaching social studies to soph- City of Sistersville and Tyler County areas that seek tee, composed of community stakeholders and trust ad- omores, juniors and seniors. This program support within stated policy and procedure visors. school year, following PCHSs con- guidelines. Civic and governmental entities may also be solidation into Magnolia High considered. To apply, please visit http:/www.cfov.org/harry-olive- School, Bell has been assigned to barth-charitable-trust/. Questions can be directed to the teach fifth grade at New Martins- The 2025 funding cycle for the Barth Charitable Trust Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley by calling ville School. will open Aug. 4 and close Sept. 12. There is no specific 304-242-3144 or by emailing debbie@cfov.org. INDEX Electronic waste disposal A5 RECIPES: Summer garden party B1 Celebrating independence! A6 Buckwheat Memorial B4 Paden City Council A2 How to get a job A8 Puzzles B4 Monroe County Commission A2 Ohio Valley Ironmen A9 Dirt Track action B5 ArtsLink Coffeehouse opens A3 Matamoras Council A5 Cops & courts A9 Event calendar B9
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