Leon News

File photo - Mason County Courthouse employees got into the Halloween spirit last year as they dressed up for their annual Halloween lunch.

CHARLESTON a ' The family of a Mason County boy who was shot in the chest said he is making progress following surgery at Charleston Area Medical Center .

State Police are still looking into the Wednesday shooting in Mason County that left a four year old boy in critical condition Thursday at Charleston Area Medical Center.

LEON a ' Mason County sheriffa TMs deputies are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Sunday morning on W.Va. 62 in Leon.

Temp: 61.0 F Font Size: An area man is dead after a crash in Mason County early Sunday morning.

It was an evening of celebration and recognition, as well as a glance back in history for some, but for 16-year old Kiona Norvell, the 10th Annual Battle Days Pageant was a day she will never forget.

Nineteen young ladies from all across Mason County will compete Sunday for the chance to reign over the 18th Annual Battle Days.

This weekend, 82 contestants, ranging in age from two years old to married women, will make their way to the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park Stage with hopes of walking away with the 2009 Miss Mothman Festival titles.

Sept. 5, 2009 Twelve Marshall University Psychology Majors Spending a Year in Europe Special to Huntingtonnews.net Huntington, WV - Twelve Marshall University psychology majors departed this week for a year of study in Europe as participants in the U.S. Department of Education's Atlantis Dual Degree Exchange Program.

Two women were injured in a Wednesday explosion, but information is scarce on their conditions.

The glass slipper fit Hannah Workman Monday night when she was crowned the 2009 Mason County Fair Queen.

State Police have identified the Putnam County woman killed in a lawnmower accident.

State Police have identified the Putnam County woman killed in a lawnmower accident.

Ten young ladies will compete on Monday for the coveted title of 2009 Mason County Fair Queen.

She has a love for history, a passion for teaching and a willingness to serve. Katherine - Katy' Wilson has an interesting past - one that took place right here in Mason County.

It is once again time for the annual Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta. The event celebrates Independence Day in a big way with a variety of entertainment and activities officially begins today.

Miley Cyrus sings it's all about "the climb" and for Katherine Deem, that climb led her to the top of this year's Third Annual Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta River Princess Pageant.

POINT PLEASANT a ' Mason County Commissioners are currently brainstorming ways to secure funding for improvements at the Mason County fairgrounds.

Search crews have been out most of the evening searching for a 14 year old boy that disappeared into the Kanawha River.

Putnam County dispatchers have reported that searchers recovered the body of a teen who drowned in the Kanawha River near Midway.