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It’s time for Dirt track Tick safety car shows, racing See A4 cruise-ins! See A7 See B3-B11 Still Free! Ohio news Inside Pages A4, A5, A7, A5, Highleys back! A9, A10, A11, B3-B11 INNformer Page A2 Visit us online @ MOVinformer.com Volume 12, No. 11 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 May 30, 2025 Monroe Co. Commission in line for royalties from Wayne By Charles Winslow WOODSFIELD, Ohio – Monroe County Commissioners took a step to see the county gets its fair share of mineral rights royalties generated in the Wayne National Forest during a regular meetingTuesday, May 27. With the announcement the Trump administration will be restarting mineral rights auctions in the Wayne National Forest, Will Drabold, vice president of Sunday Creek Horizons, accompanied by Washington County Commissioners Charles Schilling and Eddie Place, spoke on the issues relating to the undervaluing of land in the Wayne National Forest. Why we honor our veterans “We believe that nationally the De- By Nicole R. Stoller my dad and all his brothers and sisters for their partment of the Interior and the U.S. service and sacrifice. My dad served with several Forest Service value this land at t is my profound privilege and honor to be stand- people that I now think of as family. They all have about $600 an acre, which no ones ing here today to speak to you about veterans and similar traits that reflect a strong character, disci- been able to buy land basically any- Iwhat they have done for our great country. pline and honor. Veterans are the definition of re- where in Ohio for $600 as acre in – I Veterans play an essential role in shaping and pro- silience. Their experience offers valuable insights dont know how long,” Drabold said. tecting our country. They endure long separation into how we can build mental toughness, navigate His company, with offices in Mari- from their families, freezing in subzero tempera- obstacles and persevere in our own lives. etta, Athens and Columbus, special- tures, sweating in the deserts of the world, sacrific- izes in governmental affairs and ing their health and even their lives so that we can In conclusion, veterans represent the very essence of advocacy and is the administrator for be safe. The brave and dedicated individuals who courage, sacrifice and resilience. Their commitment Continued on page A8 wear our nations military uniform have always to serving our country, often at great personal cost, committed to one cause above all others: to protect inspires me to appreciate the freedom I enjoy every and defend with their lives, if necessary, the free- day. Each veteran carries a unique story of bravery Tyler County doms and people of the United States of America. and dedication, reminding us of the values we hold dear. As I reflect on what veterans mean to me, I am Commission Their dedication to service goes beyond the mili- filled with gratitude for their service and a sense of tary, influencing every part of American life from responsibility to honor their sacrifices. It is essential defending our freedoms to serving their commu- that we not only remember their contributions but hears EMS nities. Veterans are great role models because they also support them as they transition back into civil- demonstrate self-control, determination and inte- ian life. By fostering a culture of respect and appre- complaint grity. I know this firsthand as my dad is a veteran ciation, we can ensure that the legacy of our veterans and it makes me very proud. It is the biggest reason continues to inspire future generations. I would like By Charles Winslow I want to be involved with the American Legion to thank you dad and all the veterans here today MIDDLEBOURNE – Approving Auxiliary. It has given me a way to say thank you to from the bottom of my heart. rental of a temporary structure to home Tyler County EMS Station What Memorial Day means to me 60 then listing to a complaint about the response time to a medical By Nicole R. Stoller reminder that freedom is not free. emergency by county EMS were It is a precious gift earned among topics for the regular Tues- My name is Nicole Stoller and it through unwavering dedication day, May 27, session of Tyler is my profound privilege and and at times the highest form of County Commission. honor to be standing here today sacrifice. During the meeting commissioners to speak to you about Memorial approved Tyler County EMS Direc- Day and what it means to me. Today is a day that we should ac- tor Logan Sailors request to hold a Memorial Day is a somber yet knowledge the fallen heroes who meeting with mobile office and mod- necessary time for reflection and left a mark on our nations his- ular building contractor WillScot to remembrance, a day to honor tory. Their sacrifice is the reason go over the proposed location for those who made the ultimate sac- we have the freedoms we cherish Station 60, the designation for the rifice for our country and to ex- today; we owe them a debt and county-run ambulance service that press gratitude for the freedoms For me, Memorial Day is a time its our responsibility to ensure replaced Middlebourne EMS on the we enjoy. Its a time to acknowl- for deep reflection on the concept that their memory lives on. I am countys E-911 dispatch in March. edge their bravery, sacrifice and of sacrifice. It is an opportunity reminded that these individuals the profound impact they had on that allows me to contemplate were more than soldiers - they Initially, Station 60 will be housed the immense bravery displayed were fathers, sons, daughters, temporarily at a county-owned plot our nation. Its a somber day of by men and women who chose to siblings and friends. They had of land across Route 18 from the remembrance which holds a dedicate themselves to a cause dreams, passions and futures that A.I. Boreman Elementary School unique place in the hearts of in- larger than themselves. These in- were tragically cut short. So while a permanent location is built dividuals across the United dividuals made the ultimate sac- today we pause and reflect on the on land adjacent to Tyler County States. Its a day when the nation rifice, leaving behind their Fairgrounds.Currently, the ambu- collectively pauses to remember families, dreams and aspirations lives that they lived mattered. lance and crew are based at the 4H and honor the sacrifices made by to protect the ideals that our na- Memorial Day is a humble re- grounds. those who served and laid down tion was built on. As I think minder of the privileges and op- The expected cost of the contract their lives in defense of freedom. about their sacrifices, I am re- portunities I enjoy every day and with WillScot is $65,929.88 for one I will share what Memorial Day minded of the selflessness and is a result of the sacrifices made year. means to me personally, explor- courage that define the American by others. It cultivates a deep ing the profound impact it has Spirit. Their willingness to put sense of gratitude within me, Shortly after Sailors presentation, had on my life, values and sense their lives on the line for the prompting me to reflect on how during public comments , a resident of gratitude. greater good serves as a timeless Continued on page A3 expressed her concern over the re- Continued on page A8 INDEX Cops & courts A5 Event calendar A11 Tyler County BOE A2 SHS alumni reunion A6 WV Motor Speedway A12 Middlebourne Memorial Day A3 Car shows A7 RECIPES: Global fusion B1 Woodseld Council A9 Dirt track racing B3-B11 Tick safety A4 Wetzel County Commission A9 Puzzles B4 Wetzel grand jury A5 Matamoras A10 Area kart tracks B11
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