Opinion Planting & Stumping July 15, 2026 July 14, 2026 Echo Submissions Brought to you by: Got a gripe or something worth celebrating? A “Stump” is a frustration or concern. A “Sprout” is a compliment or positive moment. Submissions are anonymous, limited…
News Quilt Raffle Underway To Benefit Park Foundation July 14, 2026 Echo Submissions COMMUNITY REPORTS— The Holly River State Park Foundation is now selling raffle tickets on a quilt, to be given away during the Holly River Festival held over the Labor Day…
News Attempted Malicious Wounding Case Dismissed July 14, 2026 Echo Submissions ECHO COURT REPORT— The charge against Brandon J. Ramsey, 20, of Mt. Nebo, of attempt to commit malicious wounding was dismissed at a hearing in magistrate court on July 7.…
News Fraud Case Bound To Circuit Court July 14, 2026 Echo Submissions ECHO COURT REPORT— Thomas Edward Short, 52, of Upper Glade, waived his preliminary hearing on July 7 and the case against him was bound over to circuit court. Short was…
News EDA discusses projects amid board appointment dispute July 14, 2026 Echo Submissions COMMUNITY REPORTS—The Webster County Economic Development Authority held their regular meeting on July 6 and discussed a variety of ongoing projects, including the near-completion of the water line extension in…
Community Features Special guests bring health lessons to Energy Express July 14, 2026 Echo Submissions Keith Bowling, Community Development Coordinator for Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, visited Energy Express on Thursday, July 9, to teach students about health, hygiene and nutrition. After the lesson,…
Community Features Free Summer Meals Available for Local Students July 14, 2026 Echo Submissions Webster County Schools invites all children and teens age 18 and under to take advantage of the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer.…
News Recapping Little League Opening Day July 7, 2026 Echo Submissions As we look back, Opening Day marked the start of the Webster County Little League season, bringing together players, coaches and families for the annual kickoff of baseball and T-ball.…
News WEBSTER COUNTY EDUCATOR HONORED WITH PATRICK A. TEMPLETON EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD July 7, 2026 Echo Submissions COMMUNITY REPORTS — Webster County educator and healthcare instructor Beth Roberts was honored on June 4, 2026, with the Patrick A. Templeton Excellence in Education Award during The EdVenture Group’s…
Sports Highlanders Postseason Highlights July 7, 2026 Echo Submissions The 2026 Webster County High School baseball and softball seasons featured strong individual performances and memorable moments throughout the spring. The following photos highlight members of the Highlanders and Lady…
