Shelley Hanson

1 week ago | wetzelchronicle.com | Shelley Hanson

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 officer, Jade, is slated to soon receive a new protective vest to wear while on duty. According to the department’s social media, the department is set to receive the vest, thanks to a donation from Vested Interest In K9s, which is a non-profit organization. “K9 Jade’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment, ‘This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest In K9s.’ Delivery is expected within 10 weeks,” the department noted.

2 weeks ago | wetzelchronicle.com | Shelley Hanson

With cuts to federal library funding looming across the United States, local public librarians in West Virginia like Sarah Jackson are expressing to state legislators the importance of libraries in their communities. Jackson, director of the New Martinsville Public Library, attended Library Day at the Capitol in Charleston on March 24. She said it was a great opportunity for libraries of all sizes to talk to the lawmakers.

2 weeks ago | wetzelchronicle.com | Shelley Hanson

The Wetzel County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about yet another scam occurring in the region – this time related to thieves claiming to be collecting fines and threatening to arrest people. The department warned on its social media that it does call people about paying fines. The scammers claim to be with the sheriff’s department, and threaten to arrest people. The scammers also claim to have a warrant for their arrest, adding they can take a payment over the phone.

2 weeks ago | wetzelchronicle.com | Shelley Hanson

Wetzel County officials are gearing up for the grand opening of new indoor pickleball courts at the Wetzel County 4-H Grounds in New Martinsville. They are inviting the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration starting at noon April 15. To attend, people are asked to RSVP by April 10 at 304-266-1607 or email [email protected]. There will be refreshments and a pickleball demonstration.

2 weeks ago | wetzelchronicle.com | Shelley Hanson

A young woman is being given the chance to forge a new path in life after pleading guilty to a drug offense. Aleigha Marie Loy, 20, of New Martinsville pleaded guilty to conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine during a March 26 hearing before Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson. Wilson suspended a sentence of 1-5 years for Loy and instead gave her up to three years of supervised probation. She was given credit for time served in jail, which was about 166 days.