Pitching Pendleton

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — The goal was to come home and help.So Tami Vater accepted Pendleton County Fiscal Court’s offer to become the county’s full-time director of economic and tourism development. She started the job last week.

Judge: Ernst off the ballot for mayor

By Carolyn Reid FALMOUTH — Impeached mayor Sebastian Ernst is off the November ballot.Chief 18th Circuit Court Judge Jay Delaney ruled Thursday that Ernst cannot run to fill the final two years of his unexpired four-year term.

City Public Works Director Gary Lea retires after 44 years

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — His friends and co-workers painted Gary Lea as a stubborn man given to arguments — and as one of the most dependable guys they know.Lea, 61, retired last week as director of public works for the City of Falmouth.

Butler Cruise-In honors its longtime organizer

By Nila Harris BUTLER — The 32nd annual Butler Cruise-In was held on the last hot Saturday in July, and this time with twist.This year’s event was a tribute to Lions Club member Gary Veirs.

Let it glow

By Carolyn ReidFALMOUTH — Needed: A vision; a reason; and a venueThose three elements came together in the past year to bring the Inaugural Balloons and Tunes event to the Wool Fest Grounds in Pendleton County this past weekend, and more than 3,000 people turned out on the site that is famous for...

Council considers cannabis question

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — City Council is considering letting voters decide this fall whether they would welcome medical marijuana dispensaries into city limits.

Balloons and Tunes ready to glow

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — The Wool Festival grounds will be aglow with hot air balloons this Saturday.The balloon glow will cap Balloons and Tunes, which the Pendleton County Tourism Council intends to become an annual event.