LOGAN â The City of Logan wrapped up its 22nd year of the West Virginia Freedom Festival this past Sunday.
According to Logan Mayor Serafino Nolletti, this year marked the second time in the festivalâs history the city held events on a Sunday, which city leaders decided to do since the Fourth of July holiday fell on that day.
There wasnât much this yearâs festival didnât offer over the five-day span. Carnival rides and attractions were provided by Gambill Amusements from Buckhannon, and Circus Incredible held shows on the Honaker Funeral Home lot.
In the front lot of the West Virginia State Building downtown, festivalgoers could participate in karaoke. Near McCormickâs, attendees could climb a rock wall or win a prize by doing a number of pullups within a certain amount of time. At the same location was the Great American Duck Race from Deming, New Mexico, racing live mallard ducks for prizes.
CHARLESTON â West Virginia State Sen. Rupie Phillips (R) and Delegate Jordan Bridges (R) have several issues they hope to tackle during the upcoming session of the West Virginia Legislature, which convenes Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Phillips represents the stateâs 7th Senatorial District, succeeding Democrat Paul Hardesty. Having previously represented District 24 in the West Virginia House of Delegates as a Democrat, Phillips is familiar with the lawmaking process in the Mountain State and he says he wants to get to work on several issues.
Serving alongside Margitta Mazzocchi (R), who was unavailable for comment, Bridges is one of two new delegates on the block representing District 24 in the upcoming session, succeeding Tim Tomblin (D).