Lady Lions Lose Close One to North Hopkins
The Saltillo Lady Lions’ softball team lost a close one Tuesday (April 10), 4-2 to North Hopkins. The Lady Panthers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. The Lady Lions cut the deficit to 2-1 with a run in the top of the third inning. North Hopkins got two more runs in the bottom of the fourth to go up, 4-1. Saltillo added a run in the top of the seventh but that’s all they could get in the 4-2 loss....
Blue Blazes Present Spring Show April 27-28, 2018
The annual Blue Blazes Drill Team’s Spring Show is coming up fast according to Blue Blazes Director Christie McCullough, in her twelfth year at SSHS. This year’s show will take place on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. both nights, in the SSHS Auditorium. There was a spring show before Ms. McCullough arrived but she says she loves the spring show and has revamped it and shaped it over the years to make...
Petrea Sentenced to 20 Years for Intoxicated Manslaughter
In a sentencing hearing Wednesday in Eighth Judicial District Court, Mitchell Wayne Petrea, 39, who had pled guilty to Intoxicated Manslaughter, an indictment enhanced in the use of a deadly weapon—a vehicle—was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Petrea has a history of DWI for the past 10 years. He also has a history of driving with an Invalid Driver’s License. Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison said the defendant has never...
Davidson Announces He Will Not Attend Chamber City Council Debate
In a News Release Wednesday Justin Davidson, candidate for Place 1, Sulphur Springs City Council has announced he will not attend the Chamber of Commerce sponsored debate. In his announcement he stated: “Justin Davidson, candidate for city council, has elected not to participate in the upcoming Chamber of Commerce debate for candidates for city elections. “Davidson is appreciative of the invitation but respectfully...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 28-April 3, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 28, 2018 to April 3, 2018 Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 7; Burglaries: 0; Terroristic Threats: 0; Criminal Mischiefs: 1; Inquests: 0; Suspicious Circumstances: 7; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 6; Alarms: 6; Harassments: 3; Criminal Trespasses: 5; Scams: 1; Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 32; Horses Out: 1; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 2; Dog Bites: 1; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints:...
Rev. Julia Ann Halstead
Rev. Julia Ann Halstead, 63, of Beckley, passed away at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Julia “Julie” was an Ordained Elder of the United Methodist Church. She served as a member of the West Virginia Conference and previously the North Texas Conference. Most recently, she served as the Lead Pastor of Raleigh Shared Ministries. Julie was born in Dayton, Ohio, and moved several places in her...
Williams Struck Out 14 in Panther 9-1 Win
The North Hopkins’ baseball team got good pitching and they used two big innings late to pull away from Fruitvale for a 9-1 win at home Tuesday. Panther pitcher Chase Williams got the win allowing only 3 hits and one earned run in seven innings. Williams struck out 14 Fruitvale batters and he issued only one walk. The Panthers outhit Fruitvale six to three. North Hopkins scored two runs in the bottom of the first. The game...
Solid Pitching and Two Big Innings Provide 7-1 Margin in Lady Cat Win
The Lady Cats’ softball team used two big innings and the solid pitching of Bailey Haggerty to defeat Marshall, 7-1 at Lady Cat Park Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats broke a scoreless tie with a three-run fourth inning and then added four more runs in the bottom of the sixth to increase their lead to 7-1. The Lady Cats had ten hits. Haggerty allowed only one earned run and three hits over seven innings while striking out 7 and...
