News
on November 29, 2012
Susan Wilkins
PMH Public Relations and Special Events
Coordinator
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.
on November 21, 2012
After receiving an $8.5 million grant to expand its services, Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telecommunications made plans to include parts of Pocahontas County in its coverage area.
on November 21, 2012
Pocahontas County Prevention Coalition representative Cheryl Jonese reported at the board of education meeting November 13 that the coalition has received a grant for a new school program.
on November 21, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
David William Mace, 26, of Marlinton, was arrested November 9 on charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving. Bond was set at $1,500.
on November 21, 2012
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, the following cases were heard by Judge James J. Rowe on Friday, November 16:
on November 21, 2012
A charity concert was held at the Opera House last weekend to honor local firefighters and EMS workers. VISTA Chris Butsavage, of Bethesda, Maryland, helped organize the event.
on November 21, 2012
Representatives from three local non-profits, parents, and members of the community met last week in Marlinton to share ideas and address the issues of drop-out prevention and substance abuse in Pocahontas County schools.
on November 15, 2012
Everyone has a story, and, as a rule, every story has a twist.
Such is the case with Claude Sharp, of Marlinton, the sixth child of the late Milburn and Pearl Beverage Sharp.
on November 15, 2012
Footage from the former county jail building made its way to Facebook during the election season, raising the concern—and hackles—of county commissioners at their regular meeting last Thursday.
on November 15, 2012
Community groups were awarded a total of $43,000 from the Pocahontas County Commission's discretionary funds on Thursday.