Paden City Development Authority

05/11/2026

Please join us May 28 at 6:00pm!

Let’s grow together!

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

Youth football is coming to Paden City!

Online registration for grades K-6 is now open at www.wetzelcountygriffins.com

04/30/2026

The Bob Burton Gymnasium at The Cornerstone (formerly PCHS) has been busy! The adult basketball league has been a huge success with 115 players and 9 teams in rotation. Their Spring League playoffs are set to begin May 14th with plans to follow up with a Fall/Winter league to begin in November.

For more information on signing up for this league or the adult volleyball league please visit www.facebook.com/tylerwetzeladultsports

04/27/2026

The Paden City Development Authority is hosting an Open House at The Cornerstone on May 5th from 6–8 PM, a momentous occasion to reignite the spark that has made this building a beacon of community life for decades. For many, it will forever be Paden City High School — and that’s a testament to its enduring legacy.

But now, the building is being revitalized with a new sense of purpose, a transformation that will breathe new life into its historic halls. If you’re looking for: Office or business space to take your endeavors to new heights; A venue for trainings or meetings that inspire collaboration and growth; An entertainment or event space to bring people together in joy and celebration... we have options that will ignite your passion and creativity. This building has been a cornerstone of community life for decades, and we envision it continuing to serve Paden City in ways that uplift and inspire.

Whether you’re a business looking to grow, or you’re simply curious about how the space is being repurposed, join us at the open house and be a part of shaping its future.

04/24/2026

This is a wonderful piece about the history of Paden City, struggles the town had overcome and the vision of opportunity moving forward!

Highlighted in the piece is the announcement of the PCDA Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 5th at 6:00pm.

Please join us and celebrate the renaming of the former Paden City High School as “The Cornerstone.” There will be walking tours throughout the facility and light refreshments for guests.

In this article about the Past and Present we are taking a look at Paden City, a town divided by a county line at its heart, and held in check by the Ohio River. For the most part the county line has not made much of a difference over the years. But the Ohio River […]

04/16/2026

Big thanks to the Tyler Star News for reporting on our brand new website!!

The Paden City Development Authority (PCDA) is proud to announce the official launch of its new website: PadenCityDevelopmentAuthority.com. The new site serves as a hub for information about the organization and the various rental spaces available for new and expanding businesses as well as special....

04/15/2026

This is an excellent opportunity to receive direct basketball skills training from former collegiate and professional athletes right here in Paden City!!

04/10/2026

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Literally… these are the best! Paden City Tasty Freez unlocked the secret to the perfect pepperoni rolls 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

Fresh made Pepperoni rolls!! Some have hot pepper cheese!!!

04/10/2026

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Please make plans to join this newly forming ensemble. Regardless of where you live or what school you attended or are attending, there is a place for you in the Cornerstone Community Band. Due to rehearsal time being limited, we ask that everyone participating have at least 4 years of experience on their instrument. You can send any questions to [email protected].

Registration link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/n3vQzdrRVc

01/03/2026

New scoreboards are now in place at Paden City High School thanks to the efforts of some dedicated organizations and individuals. The previous scoreboards in Bob Burton Gymnasium were removed when Wetzel County Schools closed PCHS and removed much of the equipment from the building before turning it over to the Paden City Development Authority. The scoreboards from the Bob Burton Gymnasium were taken down and relocated to the Paden City Elementary School for use in the gym there. Although this was a nice addition for that gym, it left a void that needed filled at PCHS in order to make that facility fully operational for sporting events. Through the generosity of Wildcat Boosters and the Paden City Foundation, along with the efforts of Kelly Sine of the Paden City Development Authority, new scoreboards were ordered and the funding secured to purchase and install them in a matter of a few weeks.

Paden City Foundation President Rodney McWilliams noted, “Kelly Sine (PCDA) was instrumental in locating scoreboards to be put back in Bob Burton Gymnasium in order to make that facility a fully operational gym for use by area youth and adult sports program and the community, in general. The Wildcat Boosters partnered with The Paden City Foundation to provide the funding. Each organization donated $5,000 to achieve the $10,000 needed to purchase and install two wireless controlled scoreboards. The Paden City Foundation is very happy to provide part of the funding to help move this project along and restore Bob Burton Gymnasium.” The decision and presentation of funds were finalized at the December meeting of the Paden City Foundation on Monday, December 15, 2025. Jon Baker, president of the Wildcat Boosters commented, “The Boosters want to do what we can to get these scoreboards up and running. The Boosters met last week and agreed to donate $5,000 provided the Foundation was able to match the donation.”

The check was presented to James “Cork” Bowen, president of the Paden City Development Authority who added, “Thank you to the Paden City Foundation and the Wildcat Boosters for the funding for this project. This is a great gift.”