National search begins for state higher ed chief | The Charleston Gazette

Replacement for Brian Noland expected by May.

Mason County commissioners vote against U.S. 35 tolls | The Charleston Gazette

Epling switches sides.

Mason commissioners to re-vote on U.S. 35 tolls | The Charleston Gazette

Handley, Epling cite citizen outrage, automatic toll increases as reasons for re-vote.

Deputies arrest Ohio fugitive | The Charleston Gazette

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. -- Mason County sheriff's deputies arrested an Ohio man early Sunday morning in Point Pleasant who is wanted by authorities in several states.

The Mason Sheriff's Department received information that a black 2003 Honda Pilot stolen in Kentucky might be located at a home on Lewis Street in Point Pleasant, a news release said. While searching the home, deputies found Timothy James Triplett hiding behind a bed, the release said. Triplett, 36, is from Portland, Ohio.

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Mason County Commission approves tolls on U.S. 35 | The Charleston Gazette

Handley casts dissenting vote.

Despite Derby win, Mason funeral execs have not paid debt | The Charleston Gazette

Tuckers miss June 3 deadline to pay first installment in pre-need funeral settlement.