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on December 6, 2012
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, the following cases were heard by Judge James J. Rowe on Friday, November 30:
on December 6, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Samuel Brock, 24, of Marlinton, was arrested November 26 on charges of driving suspended/revoked, non-DUI and burglary. Bond was set at $10,100.
on December 6, 2012
At the board of education meeting at Marlinton Middle School Monday night, representatives from the four cores of math, reading/language arts, science and social studies, gave updates on the progress of each class.
on December 6, 2012
The Northern Pocahontas Community Wellness committee met November 28 to discuss the organization’s temporary site for a workout center.
The organization has been in the process of refurbishing a room in the annex building at Green Bank Elementary-Middle School.
on December 6, 2012
In its 100th year, Operation Santa – a United States Postal Service program – is providing Christmas gifts to thousands of children and families in the country.
The Green Bank Post Office is participating for the second time.
on December 6, 2012
A group of Green Bank residents asked the County Commission for its support to build a recreational trail on county-owned property in their community.
on December 5, 2012
It can never be said that Pocahontas County is lacking in talented crafters or homemade crafts. You see dozens of folks at booths and tents at the local festivals and fairs selling their work, but a visit to Sawdust Dreams in Edray is an experience all its own.
on December 5, 2012
Marlinton mayor Joe Smith informed town council members that most of the new flooring has been installed in the Municipal Building.
“The men from the fire department are doing an excellent job on that — it really looks good,” commented Smith.
on December 5, 2012
When it comes to historic pursuits or hobbies, watching a blacksmith work steel has to be one of the more interesting processes to watch.
on November 29, 2012
Alvon Ryder, of Buckeye, has worked as a dispatcher for the Pocahontas County 911 Center for eight years. On Monday, November 19, Ryder was at work when a call came in to report a house fire.
on November 29, 2012
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on November 29, 2012
Author Amber Elmore, of Sissonville, grew up at Watter’s Smith Memorial State Park in West Milford where her father was the park superintendent.
on November 29, 2012
Alpha Associates architect Matt Breakey presented a budget analysis and bid estimation for the Hillsboro Elementary School cafeteria project to the board of education Monday night.
on November 29, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Brian Patrick Dickert, 40, of Afton, Virginia, appeared in court November 19. Bond was not set.
on November 29, 2012
Pocahontas County Commissioners voted unanimously at its November 20 meeting to file a complaint against county Sheriff David Jonese with the West Virginia Ethics Commission.
on November 29, 2012
Cecil Underwood, of Beaver Creek, is full of good fish tales, most of them surrounding ice fishing at Watoga State Park. Underwood is retired now and he's been ice fishing the past few years because he said he can't stand the heat the rest of the year.
on November 29, 2012
Watoga State Park is by no means a local secret, but memories of time spent there probably conjure up images of summertime barbecues, the outdoor pool, or the hiking trails. “The River of Islands” is by no means a seasonal operation.
on November 21, 2012
Farming has always been a tough occupation, and today the news is full of stories about the struggles of maintaining the family farm - struggles that appear to get more difficult as the land passes from generation to generation.
on November 21, 2012
by Woodie Walker
on November 21, 2012
Snowshoe Mountain Resort announced it will officially open for the 2012-13 winter ski and snowboard season on Wednesday, November 21, matching the resort’s earliest opening day in the last 15 years.