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The state’s oldest, continuous-running stockyards will continue it’s legacy in the region after being purchased by three local farmers. South Branch Stockyards in Moorefi eld were, ironically, auctioned off earlier this year as rumors swirled in the community about the property potentially being purchased and developed into apartment buildings. The sale followed their regular livestock auction when the property itself was brought up to the auction block. It was purchased by Brandon Neely, Dave McGee and Travis Hinkle. The stockyards were, perhaps most appropriately, purchased by three cattle farmers who have done work with the yard for many years.

On Feb. 24, the Grant County Commission heard an update on the mold concerns at the Grant County Magistrate Court building. Randy Parsons, the director of maintenance in the county Parks and Recreation Department, told the commission that the repairs and updates were overall done in the building.

Plea agreement calls for life imprisonment with mercy in the 2023 Sugar Grove death

Zachary Edward Mongold, a previous Grant County resident, confessed to first-degree murder for the 2023 death of Raymond Auville and a fire at a Grey Goose Lane property in Sugar Grove.

BY: DAVID ROGERS

The top-seeded Petersburg Vikings played host to eighth-seeded Philip Barbour Friday night. The upset-minded Colts gave the Vikings all they wanted for more than two quarters, but Petersburg used a big run late in the third quarter and into the fourth to close the door on Philip Barbour’s season. The Vikings pulled away for an 89–69 victory.

Petersburg jumped out to an early lead and held a 21–9 advantage after one quarter of play. Payton Metheny connected on two of the Vikings’ four three-pointers in the opening period and scored eight points to lead the team in the quarter.

Philip Barbour battled back in the second quarter, outscoring Petersburg 24–13 to cut the Vikings’ lead to just one point at halftime, 34–33.

The game remained tight well into the third quarter. Petersburg led 54–53 with 1:22 remaining in the period before the Vikings took control. Petersburg went on a decisive 16–0 run that stretched into the fourth quarter, pushing the lead to 70–53 with 5:33 left in the contest. The Vikings erupted for 32 fourth-quarter points to seal the win and advance.

Caden Ours led Petersburg with 27 points. The senior also reached a major milestone, scoring his 1,000th career point on a free throw in the third quarter. Kaleb Kuhn added 25 points, eight rebounds, and six steals. Metheny contributed 19 points and five assists, while Carter Hardy chipped in 10 points.

With the win, the Vikings advance to the WVSSAC Class AA Region II Co-Final. Petersburg will host Braxton County Thursday night, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

Grant County Mulch is showing its community support by covering the cost of admission for Petersburg High School students.

In the middle of a postseason run with bigger goals in mind, Petersburg senior Caden Ours reached one of high school basketball’s most notable milestones Friday night. Ours surpassed 1,000 career points as the Vikings defeated Philip Barbour in regional play on their home floor.

Despite the personal accomplishment, Ours kept the focus squarely on the team’s mission.

“Obviously it’s a big milestone for me and it’s something important to me personally,” Ours told the Grant County Press. “However, the main goal for me, my teammates, and my coaches is for us to win regionals and to get the boys basketball program back to Charleston for the first time in 19 years. If we can accomplish that, us seniors will end our high school careers the way we always wanted.”

While the 1,000-point milestone secures Ours a place in Petersburg basketball history, the senior guard and his teammates remain focused on a larger goal — returning the Vikings to the state tournament in Charleston for the first time in 19 years.