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Spring forward Sunday Bullring launch See A6-A7 WV legislative update See B4 Still Free! Ohio news Inside Pages A2, A5, 2 archers make States A9, B9 INNformer Page A3 Visit us online @ MOVinformer.com Volume 12, No. 05 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 March 7, 2025 Tyler BOE hears resignation demands By Charles Winslow neither would discuss, on or off the record, the SISTERSVILLE – While most of the March 3 reasons for their votes. Again, discussions of per- meeting focused on the efforts and successes of sonnel matters are generally not made public. Sistersville Elementary Schools Local Schools During the delegations section of the meeting, Improvement Council, the Tyler County Board two people spoke on the reluctance to make their of Education also took a step to recruit a new su- reasons public and demanded the three board perintendent. members, Larry Thomas, Diana Stender and Toward the end of the 80-minute regular meeting Andy Shreves, resign. at Sistersville Elementary School, the board Emily Lance, a kindergarten teacher currently at unanimously voted, without discussion and with Sistersville Elementary said, as part of her state- board member Scott Strode absent, to approve ment: engaging the West Virginia School Board Associ- “In my two decades of involvement with the ation to provide technical assistance and support schools, I have never witnessed it in such disarray, for a superintendent search. and I have never been this embarrassed about our In a decision that has proved to be unpopular school system. Im here today because I believe with many teachers, parents and staff, previously that three current board members are incapable – and on two separate occasions – the Board of of fulfilling the duties and responsibilities en- Education voted three to two not to renew the trusted to them. It is evident that under your lead- annual contract of Superintendent Shane High- ership, the trust between the board and the ley. The votes came after lengthy executive ses- educators of this county has been diminished, and sions and because of confidentiality rules relating perhaps most concerning of all, this has had a to the discussion of personnel matters in these substantial direct impact on our teacher morale. closed sessions, no reason for the votes have been “I used to get excited in the hallways, and Ive forthcoming. just been really anxious lately to come to work. The INNformer reached out to two of three Teachers who are the heart and soul of our board members who voted against Highley and Continued on page A4 Paden City recorder to retire Spring burn By Charles Winslow citys enforcement of the junk her prior to having it towed. PADEN CITY – The search is vehicle ordinance, with Lewis Public Works Superintendent bans in effect contending the ordinance on for a new recorder for Paden wasnt being enforced citywide; Josh Billiter warned the next Burn bans in both the Buckeye State and the City as Sheila Erwin is getting only in his section. round of water problems the city Mountain State are now in effect. ready to retire. will face will come from changes During the regular March 3 One of the cars given a 24-hour the EPA is mandating regarding In Ohio, open burning is banned between meeting of the Paden City notice was towed. The owner PFOS, a forever chemical found the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. now through Council, a motion was ap- contends she only became aware in groundwater. While it hasnt the end of May. proved to begin a search for a of the notice on her car as she been detected in Paden City yet, replacement for Erwin, as she is saw it being transported on the Billiter said he thinks it is only a In West Virginia, no burning from 7 a.m. until tow truck as it drove past her. matter of time before it migrates 5 p.m. now through the end of May. Also in planning to retire by December. down the valley from New Mar- West Virginia, fires must be attended at all The person chosen will be When Police Chief Anthony tinsville. times and the area must be cleared down to brought on full time for training Lauer said the car didnt have PFOS, perfluorooctane sulfonic at a reduced rate of $17 per any plates on it and was in front acid, is a man-made chemical mineral soil for a minimum distance of 10 feet hour and applications are due of a vacant house and parked used in many consumer pro- around what is being burned. If your fire es- by the end of March. on top of the water shutoff, the ducts, including nonstick cook- capes, you are liable for the costs of fighting owner responded she no longer ware, food packaging and the fire and any damage that the fire may At the beginning of the meet- lived at the address, but every- firefighting foam. cause. If you live within the municipal limits ing, Paden City Resident Rob- one in town knows her and that you should check with the village, town or ert “Bird” Lewis and another the Lauer should have found “Ive talked to other operators city office to see if permits are required. woman took issue with the out where she was and notified Continued on page A2 Neal McCoy to play Marietta March 15 Neal McCoy is set to make a stop in Marietta, The first concert hosted by the Tower and Big Ohio, at the Tower Event and Conference Center Time Entertainment was a unique idea that went Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. for the “Half- off without a hitch Dec. 12 with the legendary way To Old Washington Music Fest Concert,” group The Oak Ridge Boys, who performed for along with special guest and Marietta native, Jake nearly 1,000 people during a seated Christmas Binegar. dinner show. This concert is a prelude to the Old Washington This event in March will be a little different setup Music Fest 2025 that will take place at the as most of the seating will be set up in rows of Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds near Cambridge, chairs with some tables near the rear of the room Ohio, the third weekend in July. for larger groups who would like to sit together.” “McCoy and Binegar are both on the multi-day All tickets are general admission and just $30 country music fest that will feature over 15 acts. each if you pre-buy them or $40 at the door, pro- The 3-day event includes Alabama, Big & Rich, viding we dont sell out.” Doors open at 6:30 The Band Perry, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, p.m. and the show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. with Jake Michael Ray, Danielle Bradbery, The Bellamy Binegar followed by Neal McCoy taking the Brothers and many more. stage at 8:30 p.m. “We wanted to do a little something different to This will be over two hours of music and fun on get people primed up for the festival,” Dustin The Tower Event Center is a new, state-of-the- a Saturday night in March; you wont want to Knowlton said. Knowlton is the promoter of Big art facility located in Marietta, Ohio, capable of miss this! For those interested in more info on the Time Entertainment, the company that hosts the hosting a variety of events. With a capacity of Old Washington Music Fest, there will be plenty Old Washington Music Fest. nearly 1,500 people and an onsite kitchen, the of event info available there and those wishing to “This is our second year hosting the festival and event center can be configured in multiple differ- purchase tickets will be able to purchase their we want people to know what a great time it is, ent setups to host your next event including wed- weekend passes, camping passes onsite during the so we got together with our friends at the Tower dings, corporate events, dinners, seminars, Neal MCoy show if they would like. Event Center and decided to host a ‘Halfway parties, conferences and more. The facility also For more info on the Neal McCoy show March concert featuring a couple of the acts that are has plenty of onsite parking, a full-service bar, 15 or to purchase tickets, visit towerevents.com going to be at the festival,” he said. and is fully handicap accessible. or call (740) 629-4433. INDEX Lewisville VFD coyote hunt A5 Cops & courts A8 TCHS archers B3 Stealey grant apps due A5 Tyler Co. Commission A9 Puzzles B4 Woodseld Council A2 Suter heads SGH A5 OSU small farm A9 WV legislator bill tracker B4 TCMS wrestlers A2 Bullring season launch A6 Housere in Friendly A10 Del. Kelly column B6 TCHS archers A3 Rt 23 schedule A8 RECIPES: Pies B1 Event calendar B9
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