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Paden City @ The Gold Star Bullring marker See A10 See A4-A5 Still Free! Happy Fathers Day, Inside West Virginia Day, Ohio special election Summer Solstice! INNformer Page A7 Volume 10, No. 12 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 June 16, 2023 ODOT: Matamoras to lose lone stoplight soon By Charles Winslow edged the light isnt warranted and isnt up to current MATAMORAS, Ohio –The promised traiffc study is code “but I fear there will be an accident.” An ODOT representative told council members in done and ODOTs recommendation has been ac- February: “I looked at the condition of the heads and cepted. Soon Matamoras will go from being a one stop-light village to a no stop-light village. the poles and I am concerned about the condition of Matamoras Village Council voted unanimously June the poles.” The price of a new traiffc signal, its support and 5 to accept the conclusion of the Ohio Department bringing the controllers up to current code would be of Transportations 35-page traiffc study: the traiffc in the $150,000 range, with another $50,000 tacked light at the intersection of Market Street and Ohio Route 7 isnt needed. on top for design, council was told in February. ODOT will replace the traiffc light with a two-way While voting in favor of the motion to remove the traiffc light, Councilman John Schmidt acknowl- Continued on page A3 Sistersville Council: Ferry sails forth after repairs, reappointments made By Charles Winslow anticipated he will replace Capt. Bo Hause when he retires next year. SISTERSVILLE – Despite getting off To offset the increases Bowden said the to a rough start due to transmission problems, the Sistersville Ferry is mov- board will request funds through the county commission, as well as run ing forward, Ferry Board President Gary Bowden said during the June 12 more theme cruises. “To help our- Sistersville City Council meeting. selves, we will host a few more cruises. The start of the 2023 ferry season was We will do a history cruise, science of the river, country music, bingo and delayed three weeks when the ferry sock-hop cruises,” he said. They Called It Home board discovered they needed to re- place a transmission on the tug instead In addition to receiving assistance from Artist Earl Stanley Yost describes his painting “They Called it Home: Monroe County Commissioners, who of just repairing it. In addition to the paid for the rehabilitation of the Fly The Tyler County Home stood tall and proud in the heart of Tyler County, increased price – they anticipated landing, they received a grant from the spending $7,000 on repairs, not a West Virginia. It was a place for those who had fallen upon hard times Wetzel County Commission and have $30,000 replacement – the transmis- set up an endowment fund through the to live, a sanctuary for the destitute and the poor. I hope to have cap- sion was dropped in transit from San Community Foundation for the Ohio Diego, damaging parts and causing tured the essence of this remarkable place in this oil painting, which Valley. dates back over a century. further delays. Bowden also in addition to increases in It is hoped, Bowden said, future legacy The painting depicts the Tyler County Home in its early years, when it gifts will help fund the ferry for years insurance premiums, wages will be up to come. was a bustling community of people from all walks of life. The gardens over last year as they hired Don Villono, were in full bloom, and the sweet scent of flowers filled the air. Old men a former pilot of the ferry, to work as Council approved, without opposition, the deck hand as part of the hours Continued on page A2 the annual appointments of Police needed to requalify for his license. It is Continued on page A7 At last: New hospital in Sistersville announced Dan Breece, president By Charles Winslow of Sistersville General SISTERSVILLE – After years of anxiety and anticipation, the future of health- Hospital, chief care in Sistersville looks bright with the recent announcement a new $30 million medical oiffcer of hospital will be built. Memorial Health Oiffcials of Memorial Health System, owner of Sistersville General Hospital, an- System and vice nounced June 8 they will begin work on the replacement hospital on land directly president of physican across from its current location. The new 30,000 square-foot facility will replace services, speaks at the the current facility, parts of which were built in 1929, with additions in 1957 and announcement as 1976. WV Delegates David Kelly, R-Tyler, and “The hallmark of a strong community is a thriving healthcare system,” MHS Trenton Barnhart, President and CEO Scott Cantley said. “This investment firmly cements our un- R-Pleasants, listen. Continued on page A2 Donation to Sardis playground pays tribute to river heritage SARDIS, Ohio – Children visiting the playground at complete with a miniature ships wheel in the pilots the Sardis Community Center in this small Monroe house, perfect for the aspiring young boat captains. County riverfront community will be able to imagine “We thank Swiss Country Lawn and Crafts, Kinzer- they are the captain of a mighty tug boat, thanks to a built Woodworking, Phil Hulsey for helping on the generous donation. installation, Jeb Joos for preparing the site. Shelley The new feature at the popular place for kids was in- Hulsey for coordinating this project and Lisa De- spired by David Williams, a senior compressor tech Garmo for the finishing touches on the mulch.” with Equitrans who enjoys bringing his granddaugh- Sardis CARES is the active community organization ter down to Sardis from New Martinsville to use the dedicated to improving the quality of life in this small playground. southern Monroe County community and holds sev- “We are so appreciative for the inspiration from Dave eral popular fundraising events throughout the year Williams and donation by Equitrans Midstream for to raise money for the hamlets community center, the project to commemorate our river heritage,” Sardis CARES wrote on their social media page. the century-old former Sardis Elementary School. One of the groups ongoing efforts has been the cre- ation of the playground for area children. Charles The latest addition is a tug boat painted in the gray Winslow and red of the River High School Pilots and comes INDEX Paden City History: Pt. 1 A8 Comics B4 Clarington school time capsule opened A9 New Martinsville Pharmacy moves B6 Paden City Council A3 PC Gold Star marker dedication A10 Intro to Genealogy B6 @ The Bullring A4 Regional roundup A10 Event calaedar B7 Historic 100 @ WVMS A6 RECIPES: Happy summer! B1-B2 Puzzles B6 Ohio special election Aug. 8 A7 Area school news B3 Crossword answer B8
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