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16 hrs ago | Charleston Daily Mail

Frog offers a lesson in the art of camouflage

Pity the poor insect who passes over this amphibian sitting perflectly still in a back pond of the McClintic Wildlife Management Area.

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Related Topix: Mason County, WV

Tue Aug 05, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Teens' input sought for skatepark

They're the ones who will be utilizing the skatepark, so local skateboarders should have some say on its design.

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers

Mon Aug 04, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Open house planned at Armory

The community will have an opportunity to view a car show as well as see what the Army National Guard has to offer with this weekend's open house.

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Related Topix: US National Guard, US Military

Fri Aug 01, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Plans under way for inaugural Mothman Festival pageant

Another pageant title will be up for grabs with the addition of this year's Miss Mothman Festival Pageant.

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Related Topix: Junior, WV

Thu Jul 31, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Schedules released for activity buses

Students who want to participate in sports, band or cheerleading now have another way to get home after practice at local high schools.

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Related Topix: Mason County, WV, Ashton, WV

Charleston Daily Mail

Muralist painting half-mile of history on Point Pleasant floodwall.

For nearly a decade, thousands of people have traveled to Portsmouth, Ohio, each year to see the nearly half-mile of historical murals that are splashed across its floodwall.

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Related Topix: War, WV

Point Pleasant Register

Eleven to vie for fair queen's crown

Nicole Fields/photo Eleven young women will compete next week for the title of Mason County Fair Queen.

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Related Topix: Mason County, WV, Leon, WV, Gallipolis-Ferry, WV

Wed Jul 30, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Bennigan's corporate office files bankruptcy: Local restaurant will remain open

Despite some Bennigan's restaurants closing nationwide, the one in Point Pleasant will remain open.

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Mon Jul 28, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Singers selected for - Idol' contest

Some of the area's most powerful voices were showcased Friday evening as singers competed for one of five spots in the inaugural Mason County Fair Idol Contest.

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Related Topix: New Haven, WV, Mason County, WV, Gallipolis-Ferry, WV, Letart, WV

Charleston Gazette

Bill would provide millions for bridges

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia would get $10.25 million to repair its bridges under a bill approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Charleston, WV, Charleston Metro, West Virginia, West Virginia Government

Sat Jul 26, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Chamber members updated on presidential election

With the upcoming presidential election quickly approaching, campaign issues are discussed quite often.

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Related Topix: Mason County, WV

Point Pleasant Register

Chamber members updated on presidential election

With the upcoming presidential election quickly approaching, campaign issues are discussed quite often.

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Related Topix: Mason County, WV

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Art gallery opens to rave reviews

Amazing. Superb. Outstanding. Those were just some of the comments heard during Thursday's invitation-only premiere at the Gallery at 409, a new art gallery located in downtown Point Pleasant.

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Related Topix: Marshall University, University of Rio Grande, Berea College

Point Pleasant Register

School board, former teacher reach agreement

An agreement of separation of employment between the Mason County Board of Education and a former teacher was approved during Tuesday's meeting, when board members voted 4-1 to approve the ratification of a ...

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Mason County, WV

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Local tourism sees boost in activities

The summer months have led to an increase in area tourism events. During Wednesday's Mason County Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting, members were updated on recent events and activities as well as those ...

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Related Topix: Mason County, WV, Leon, WV, Standardized Testing, Education

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Chamber members updated on presidential election

With the upcoming presidential election quickly approaching, campaign issues are discussed quite often.

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Related Topix: Mason County, WV

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Point Pleasant Register

Blacksmith perfects trade at Fort Randolph

Residents and visitors alike now have the chance to learn even more about the area's rich history when they step back in time at Fort Randolph.

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Related Topix: Culloden, WV

Point Pleasant Register

For the Record

West Virginia State Police LAKIN - Greg D. Leach, 18, of Letart, was arrested Tuesday by Sgt.

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Related Topix: Letart, WV, Mason County, WV, West-Columbia, WV

Point Pleasant Register

Baby photo contest notes 12th year at fair

The Mason County chapter of Right to Life will sponsor its Pretty Baby Photo Contest again this year during the Mason County Fair.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

The West Virginia Record

Negligence led to woman's breast cancer, suit claims

A Mason County hospital and two physicians are named in a malpractice suit alleging they failed to properly diagnose a woman for breast cancer.

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Related Topix: Mason County, WV, Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer

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