Opinion COUNTRY ROADS TAKE ME HOME July 28, 2026 Guest Contributor By Deb White Every community has stories worth telling. Some are about the people who found their way to Webster County and decided to make it home. Others are about…
Magistrate Report Weekly Magistrate Report July 28, 2026 Rachel Isabell The following report summarizes court activity filed in Webster County Magistrate Court from July 18- July 24. Information is based on court records. Subsequent court proceedings may occur at a…
News Neighbors helping neighbors after historic flooding July 28, 2026 Rachel Isabell As communities in northern West Virginia recover from historic flooding after 5 to 7 inches of rain fell across parts of Upshur and Lewis counties Tuesday evening, local emergency officials…
News Richwood hosts first resource fair July 28, 2026 Rachel Isabell About 60 residents attended what organizers believe was Richwood’s first community resource fair, where local organizations offered information, free produce, school supplies, family activities and other services designed to make…
Sports Webster County Mountaineers Ready for Another Season July 28, 2026 Echo Sports As summer vacation begins to wind down, the sounds of whistles, helmets, and excited young athletes have returned to the practice field as the Webster County Mountaineers Little League Football…
News Families return for another Poolside Palooza at Baker-Addison Pool July 21, 2026 Rachel Isabell Families filled the Baker-Addison Pool on Wednesday, July 15, as Poolside Palooza returned for another afternoon of free swimming, food, games and community resources. The annual event was coordinated by…
News Residents could soon connect to Grassy Creek water system July 21, 2026 Rachel Isabell Residents along the Grassy Creek water extension could soon begin connecting to the new system as the Webster County Commission learned Wednesday that construction is nearing completion and water quality…
News Commission ratifies contested EDA appointments amid ongoing dispute July 21, 2026 Rachel Isabell The Webster County Commission met on July 15 for a regular session and ratified a series of appointments and removals to the Webster County Economic Development Authority (EDA) originally approved…
News Woodchopping museum first to receive Discovery Site honor July 21, 2026 Rachel Isabell The Webster County Woodchopping and Timber Heritage Museum became the first Discovery Site designated by the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area during a July 15 ceremony, making it the first…
News Makenna Hope brings new music to the stage July 21, 2026 Echo Submissions ECHO REPORTS— St. Albans singer/songwriter Makenna Hope had at one point in her life given up on love, she told the crowd at the Jerry Run Summer Theater attending her…
