2021-02-04

County’s numbers continue to improve

Roane County’s COVID-19 numbers are trending in a positive direction.

Some employees still waiting on vaccines

Every Roane County school employee over the age of 40 who wanted a COVID-19 vaccine has received one.

Winter conditioning and Super Bowl stuff

When we last got together, the start of winter sports practices for West Virginia high schools was set for Feb. 14.

Officer seeking info to find missing man

A detective with the Parkersburg Police Department working to solve the mystery of a Spencer man who disappeared two years ago is asking for help from the public.

Attempted murder, illegal explosives among indictments

A Walton woman was indicted for attempted murder and a Clover man for making pipe bombs when a Roane grand jury met last week.

Spencer medical marijuana operation gets final permit

Dispensary will be located here

A final state permit has been approved for a medical cannabis operation planned for Spencer that is expected to create more than 50 jobs.

Paper 2-4-21

The Old Perdictor

When it comes time fer li’l ol’ me to pick the winners o’ pigskin games I make shure ‘n use my noggin fer somethin’ insted o’ a hat (or helmut) rack, even tho it do make a rite looksome one if’n I have to say so myself.

Editorial cartoon 2-4-21

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