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More than just an advertisement Still Free! Ohio news Happy Father’s Day! Pages 3, 4, 6, 15 INNformer Publication of The Wells Inn Volume 5, No. 12 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 June 15, 2018 31 WV, Ohio residents indicted in local drug sting SISTERSVILLE – A lengthy investigation into the il- SEIZED WERE 8 POUNDS OF METH legal drug trade in Tyler and Wetzel counties has pro- WORTH $360,000, 4 OUNCES OF duced results as several local people were indicted on federal charges. HEROIN, $21,000 IN CASH AND 8 GUNS Two grand juries returned indictments against 31 indi- June 5 by a federal grand jury sitting in Wheeling. “These indictments demonstrate our continued efforts viduals from Ohio and West Virginia on charges in- to aggressively prosecute those who consider West Vir- volving methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin distribution that spanned multiple states, U.S. Attorney ginia as a viable market to distribute their poison. We Bill Powell announced June 12. are seeing increased trafficking of methamphetamine, which also brings increased violence. Thanks to our A total of 23 West Virginia residents, including 12 from New Martinsville, 7 from Sistersville and 1 each prosecution team, and the incredible efforts of our law from Paden City and Middlebourne, were indicted Continued on page 5 Rover Pipeline Matamoras fined $430 K prepares for for violations operating levy From staff reports in November CHARLESTON – West Virginia Depart- ment of Environmental Protection has By Judy Anderson fined Houston-based Rover Pipeline MATAMORAS, Ohio – Matamoras Vil- LLC more than $400,000 for various vi- lage Council discussed the proposed levy olations of the state’s Water Pollution for fall ballot, a loitering ban during July Control Act in three counties during a 4th holiday and the village swimming 12-month period. pool during a regular meeting June 4. The action came as a result of a proposed Mayor John Schmidt asked the council settlement of a 13-page consent order to consider passing Resolution No. 1410, filed Tuesday, June 12, for violations in which prohibits loitering in the Village Tyler, Wetzel and Doddridge counties of Matamoras from June 29 through July from April 26, 2017, to April 24, 2018, 9 this year. He explained that in previous when 14 separate inspections were con- FIREWORKS DINNER CRUISE JULY 8 years the village had experienced de- ducted at multiple locations. Once again the Sistersville Ferry is offering a special dinner cruise Sun- structive behavior during Independence day, July 8, to enjoy the fireworks from the Picnic in the Park celebration. Day celebrations and this was proposed The violations included various viola- to stop this behavior. Council agreed, de- tions for creating/allowing sediment de- Board the ferry at 6:30 p.m. in West Virginia or soon after in Ohio. Dinner clared an emergency suspending the posits on the bottom of stream beds; will be served while enjoying the scenery on the Ohio River. The ferry creating distinctly visible settleable rules then adopted the proposal. will dock in Fly to view the Sistersville fireworks in all their glory. Cost is The resolution reads in part: “The council solids in streams; failure to properly im- $30 per person. Bring your own chair. Tickets are available on the ferry. has determined that it is necessary for the plement silt fence, water bars and perimeter controls; failure to operate and Call 304-482-4954 or 304-815-2192 for information and reservations. enforcement of public peace and safety maintain erosion control devices; failure for the residents of the Village of Mata- to modify its Storm Water Pollution Pro- Sistersville Council discusses moras to prohibit certain public behavior tection Plan when it proved to be inef- … the need for such enforcement is nec- fective for controlling pollutants in essary to prevent serious law enforcement storm water discharges; failure to pre- problems, as well as damage to the citi- vent sediment-laden water from leaving new fire levy, water issues zens of Matamoras Village and their the site without going through an appro- By Charles Winslow they will not pay two fees,” Wayne said. property …. be it ordained by the council priate device; failure to provide adequate “What is the city’s intention with regards of the Village of Matamoras … 1) No per- SISTERSVILLE – The new county- to the fire fee?” son shall loiter (in a public place of loca- stone access entrance/exit to reduce wide fire levy, problems with equipment tion, nor congregate with others) on Main tracking of sediment onto public or pri- Mayor Rice replied that people had also at the water department and praise for a Street between Fourth Street and Front vate roads; failure to inspect and clean approached him and expressed resist- debris from road; failure to properly im- Sistersville Police officer for his han- Street on sidewalks, street corners, or ance to paying two separate fire fees. dling of a difficult situation highlighted within any public areas: a) with an intent plement controls near stream crossings; Councilman Phil Konopacky brought up the discussion at the monthly Sistersville to provoke a breach of the peace; or b) failure to keep a clean and orderly proj- the belief that city residents were, in ef- ect; use of straw bales, which are not an City Council meeting June 12. fect, subsidizing fire protection for areas whereby a breach of the peace is occa- acceptable Best Management Practice; sioned by such acts; or c) where such act Held at Sistersville’s historic city hall, failure to inspect and clean all adjacent outside the city limits. creates a serious annoyance to pedestri- Jason Wayne, chief of the Sistersville public and private roads of debris origi- After a discussion about where the money ans, vehicles or residents; or d) whereby Volunteer Fire Department, addressed the fire department receives from the nating from construction site; failure to threatening, insulting or abusive conduct Mayor Bill Rice and council members provide interim stabilization where con- State of West Virginia is spent and that the results toward pedestrians, vehicles or about concerns the city may want to cut department will not see any money from residents, and e) such person refuses to struction activities had temporarily or eliminate the fire fee city residents ceased for more than 21 days; failure to the county levy until 2020, the issue was move after doing one or more of the pay as a result of the county-wide fire protect fill slopes; failure to immediately levy passing in May. set aside for future consideration. above acts being so ordered by a law en- report non-compliance that may have en- forcement officer shall be in violation o f During department reports, the mayor “People said that the city now wants to Resolution #1410. 2) Whoever violates dangered health or the environment Continued on page 7 Continued on page 7 cut out the fire fee and people say that Continued on page 7 INDEX Kelly Miller Circus 4 Crossword answer 13 Regional roundup 5 Happening this weekend! 15 Letters to the Editor 2 Back roads: Liberty mural 6 How to interview 16 Familiar Face: Taylor Abbott 3 Events 8-15 RECIPES: WV foods 17-18 VFW scholarships 3 Crossword puzzle 11 Cops & Courts 19 Clarington Village Council 4 Classified ads 12 Word search puzzle 19
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