Friendly News

Tara Dawn Collins and Matthew Marshal Wright were united in marriage Dec 15, 2007 at Sistersville First Baptist Church.

After seven years of waiting, the Sistersville Walking Trail Bridge is in place and, almost, ready for business.

Curtis and Shannon Warner of Friendly would like to announce the birth of their daughter Caroline Sue Warner on March 26 at 1:01 p.m. at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.

The Nonprofit Center for Economic Options is teaming up with college students across the state to push West Virginia as a hub for environmentally sustainable businesses. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

“A man never stands as tall as when he stoops to help someone.”

To help celebrate the honor of being chosen the 2008 Distinguished Citizen Award, the McIntyre family gathered at the dinner at the Elks Lodge No. via Tyler Star News

“It is an accounting nightmare”

Staff Writer Robert Patterson, the manager of Friendly Public Service District recently gave Tyler Star News an update on the sizeable water improvement project that has been funded by the Infrastructure and ... via Tyler Star News

“Check with your veterinarian if you are unsure if your pet is up-to-date”

Possible exposure to a person and pets is part of Mercer County's first two positive rabies cases for 2008. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“Every community has agencies, individuals, churches and other organizations that are working hard to help children and families”

Melody Reed of Friendly has been named the new Volunteer In Service to America worker for the Tyler County Family Resource Network. via Tyler Star News

A former Friendly man is asked for a trial date in Tyler County Circuit Court Jan. via Tyler Star News

One charge was dropped against a former Friendly man accused of felony failure to appear and felony third-offense driving while license was revoked for driving under the influence in Tyler County Circuit Court ... via Tyler Star News

While the river was rising from the heavy rains over the weekend, water was also the main issue in Monday night's Sistersville council meeting. via Tyler Star News

Roger and Delores Billiter of Sistersville celebrated their 30th anniversary on Dec. via Tyler Star News

Eva M. Callihan, 82, of Friendly, W.Va., died Dec. 8, 2007, at New Martinsville Health Care Center. via Parkersburg News, The/Sentinel

Terry and Marlene Collins of Friendly and Roger and Robin Wright of New Martinsville wish to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Tara Dawn Collins and Matthew Marshal Wright. via Tyler Star News

“Boreman was very, very close to reaching Exemplary status, but had no fourth grade students achieve distinguished status on their writing.”

The Tyler County Board of Education is willing to meet families wanting a bus route extension half way - literally - at the Nov. via Tyler Star News

As many people spent the day Friday doing their holiday shopping, store employees had a tiring day keeping store shelves stocked and ringing up customers. via Parkersburg News, The/Sentinel

Tyler County Commissioners signed off on a resolution to seek funding from the Division of Highways for an access road grant. via Tyler Star News

“I don't know. If you think that this will keep out out of jail, you're wrong”

A Friendly man was ordered in Tyler County Circuit Court Nov. 15 to have his affairs in order and report for one to three years in the North Central Regional Jail for driving under the influence and related ... via Tyler Star News

“I was talking to some of the neighbors out there and they said they don't like the stop there.”

One group wants to extend a bus route while another wants to preserve theirs. Tyler County Board of Education members met with concerned citizens and Tyler County Transportation Director Troy Smith Nov. via Tyler Star News

“Motorists should drive slower and keep an eye out on side streets for kids who may dart out from between parked cars.”

With Halloween on the horizon, local communities have announced trick or treat times and various activities to celebrate All Hallows Eve. via Tyler Star News