Road trip tips for traveling with kids
Mystery Hole, located in Ansted, WV, is one of many fun destinations in the area. Now that schools are out of session for a few months, and summer in full swing, families have time to enjoy the warm weather to go on vacations and spend some time relaxing and making memories. Some vacation destinations take several hours to get to, and unless flying is an option, then traveling by vehicle More...
Three students honored for hard work at chemistry competition
In April, Clay County High School had 25 students travel to West Virginia State University to compete in the American Chemical Society Sectional Exam and the ACS Local More...
Roane Countian inducted into Marietta College honor society
Casey Lassiter, of Spencer, was recently inducted into Marietta College’s chapter of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, national chemistry honor society. Lassiter is majoring in biochemistry More...
Clay County Golden Delicious Belle nominations open
The Clay County Golden Delicious Festival Committee is accepting nominations for the 2017 Golden Delicious Belle. The nominee must be a resident of Clay County who is at least More...
Picnic in the Parking Lot returns to Clay County High School
Cathead Johnston Clay County High School will host the annual “Picnic in the Parking Lot,” sponsored by Northgate Baptist Church. Come out on Thursday, July 20, at 6 p.m. More...
Little League Champions Valley Fork and Ivydale
Wyatt Bailey brings the heat. Allen Hamrick photo Saturday was the final day of baseball season for the Little League teams as they took to the field for the last time this year. Tee More...
Final week of Little League begins
James Grose fires the heat from the hill. Allen Hamrick photo It is the final week of Little League baseball and softball action at Dundon before All Stars competition begins. Saturday More...
Three Lady Mustangs receive awards
Abbie Moore received All Conference. Allen Hamrick photo Alyssa Deal received All Conference. Allen Hamrick photo Lexi Paige received All Tournament. Allen Hamrick photo The More...
Young athletes learn valuable skills
Coach Frank Kleman looks on as the tackling dummies hit the dirt. Allen Hamrick photo Coach Barry Peyton takes the kids through footwork skills. Allen Hamrick photo Maysel Park More...
ePress for June 21st, 2017
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Lewis William Friend
Maysel — Lewis William Friend, 87, of Maysel, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. Born September 19, 1929, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Levy and Clemmie (Rogers) Friend. In addition More...
Ronnie Allen Drake..
Ivydale — Ronnie Allen Drake, 64, of Ivydale, entered into rest Wednesday, June 14, 2017, after a short illness. Born June 28, 1952, he was the son of the late Lloyd “Johnny” More...
James Lloyd Parcell..
Fola — James Lloyd Parcell, 70, of Fola, entered into rest Thursday, June 15, 2017. Born October 14, 1946, he was the son of the late James E. Parcell; and mother and stepfather More...
It’s time to fight
Salt & Sonshine By Pastor/Teacher James R. Paxton It seems all over this country there is a mood that makes More...
Always
SALT & SONSHINE By Pastor/Teacher James R. Paxton The Apostle Paul was brought near unto death on occasion after occasion. He was..The Effectual Prayer
Jas 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent..Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
Ingredients 2 1/2 – 3 cups ripe or slightly over-ripe diced fruit sweetener to taste: honey, sugar, agave, More...
The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Ever!
Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 15 mins The most creamy and delicious homemade alfredo sauce More...
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers with I Wash You Dry
This easy chicken kebab recipe is especially flavorful thanks to an easy soy and orange marmalade marinade and is sure to become e family favorite. Serves: serves 4-6 Ingredients • 3 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks • ½ cup chicken broth • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade • 1..M&M Snack Mix
1 16 oz. package M&M’s 2 cups raisins 1 12 oz. can salted peanuts 1 cup cashew nuts 1 11 oz. package butterscotch chips In a large bowl combine the M&M’s, salted peanuts, butterscotch chips, raisins and cashews. Mix well, store in an airtight container...Public Notices – June 21st, 2017
There will be a food and clothing giveaway at Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church in Adonijah, on Saturday, June 24, from 8 a.m-2 p.m. The Holcomb Family Reunion will be held on June 24 at the top of Holcomb Hill at 12 p.m. Everyone welcome; bring a covered dish. Make..
NOTICES – June 14th, 2017
The Hubbard Family Reunion will be held at Middlecreek Baptist Church on Saturday, July 1, at 12 noon, Please bring a covered dish and pass the word along. A free fly fishing clinic will be held in Spring Heights in Spencer, 2067 Barrcut Road, More...
Echo from the Hills – June 21st
Fathers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes—short, tall, curly hair, no hair, old, young, skinny, stout, etc.—but one thing that they all have in common: a real father loves his children. Fathering a child does not necessarily make a real father. Some of the best fathers that I know..
Echo from the Hills – June 14th, 2017
Warm June sunshine beams down upon hills that are ready for summer, after the wetter than usual springtime weather. The pale yellow and white blossoms of the viney honeysuckle cover road bank and hillside alike with their unforgettable fragrance. Fields of common daisies stretch More...
Courthouse News – March 8th, 2017
Docket Schedule for Magistrate Jeffrey W. Boggs, Tuesday, March 14 9 a.m., Clay Roane PSD v. Burdette, court hearing, civil..
December Divorces
12/16/15, Clifford Cooper (48) and Melissa Cook (46) 12/24/15, Robert Mullins (22) and Skylar Doughty (21) 12/24/15, Arthur Lacy (58) and..