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on December 27, 2012
As a fundraiser for the Durbin Community Library building, all Pocahontas County libraries have copies of the winter edition of Goldenseal for sale.
on December 27, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Lucas Edward Shaffer, 19, of Hillsboro, appeared in court December 17 on 14 counts of destruction of property. Bond was set at $7,000.
on December 27, 2012
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, the following cases were heard by Judge James J. Rowe on Tuesday, December 18:
on December 19, 2012
Birdwatching enthusiasts and volunteers gathered early Sunday morning at the Barnett Cabins at Mill Point for the annual Pocahontas County Christmas Bird Count.
on December 19, 2012
In northern Pocahontas County, there aren’t many options when it comes to nightlife. Luckily, for upper-enders, there’s a new watering hole back in an old location.
on December 19, 2012
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, the following cases were heard by Judge James J. Rowe on Friday, December 7, and Judge J.C. Pomponio, Jr. on Wednesday, December 12:
Arraignments
on December 19, 2012
With a green light from all involved, the Northern Pocahontas Community Wellness committee is ready to revamp the Green Bank Elementary-Middle School Annex for the temporary center site.
on December 19, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Charles W. Cassell, 53, of Cass, was arrested December 8 on a charge of obstructing an officer. Bond was set at $2,500.
on December 19, 2012
After months of consideration, Durbin Town Council made an exception to the building code ordinance at the monthly meeting December 11 to allow Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity to build three new houses on the plot of land it owns in Durbin.
on December 19, 2012
Each year, the Marlinton Woman’s Club holds a dinner to honor civic and community organizations that volunteer their time to make Pocahontas County a better place. Members of 12 organizations gathered Monday night at the Pocahontas County Opera House to celebrate that service.
on December 19, 2012
From humble beginnings as a one-bay garage all the way through five auto franchises and two locations, Sheets Garage in Green Bank has seen it all. After surviving the Great Depression and the 2008 Recession, despite all efforts to stay open, Sheets Garage, Inc.
on December 17, 2012
A turducken is a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey with layers of dressing between the birds. You can find and buy prepared turduckens online, but it's not terribly difficult to make at home and it can be a lot of fun for the whole family.
on December 14, 2012
We are fortunate to live in an area where family and friends are quick to the rescue when someone is in trouble. But sad to say, the time has come for folks to protect themselves by being suspicious of out of the ordinary phone calls from supposed relatives who have found themselves in a jam.
on December 14, 2012
Local farmer Tim Wade said he had a great season this year when it came to his potato crop, and so far he's donated 2,100 pounds of his surplus potatoes to area food pantries.
on December 14, 2012
The national Farm-to-School initiative aims to bring more fresh, local produce and food into school lunches. West Virginia started participating in the program about three years ago, and Pocahontas County has been involved to varying degrees since then, as well.
on December 14, 2012
Local students visited Pocahontas Woods in Marlinton last week to make wooden Christmas ornaments. Lauren Bennett, director of Pocahontas County Parks and Rec, helped organize the class and she said students have done similar woodworking activities in years past at the facility.
on December 14, 2012
The Pocahontas County Artisan's Co-op recently held a grand opening for its gallery at Slatyfork Farm.
on December 13, 2012
Perhaps nothing bonds the generations together more than sharing worship and a history in a small church.
on December 13, 2012
A diabetic kit was located on Woodrow at the side of the road, possibly lost by a hunter during the week of December 3 through 6. The Kit is in the possession of the West Virginia State Police, Marlinton Detachment. For more information or to claim this item, contact 1/Sgt. J. P.
on December 13, 2012
At a motions hearing December 6, Senior Status Judge John L. Henning dismissed all charges against former assistant prosecuting attorney Jarrell Lee Clifton, Jr.