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on September 20, 2012
The Northern Pocahontas Wellness Center committee is moving in the right direction as plans continue for a facility in Green Bank. The committee shared several updates at the September 12 meeting.
on September 20, 2012
Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity CEO and Executive Director Michelle Connor gave an update during the September 11 Durbin Town Council meeting on progress the organization has made in town.
on September 20, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Larissa Renee Hill, 20, of Marlinton, was arrested September 12 on a charge of battery. Bond was set at $500.
on September 13, 2012
In the weeks of summer post-derecho, many Pocahontas County residents were disgruntled if not downright upset at the apparent lack of planning before the storm.
on September 13, 2012
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, the following cases were heard by Judge Joseph Pomponio on Wednesday, September 5:
Fidelito Joseph was remanded to Denmar Correctional Center while awaiting extradition to the State of Maryland.
on September 13, 2012
Forty-seven Pocahontas County youth participated in this year’s 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale on August 25 at the Pocahontas Producers Stockyards in Marlinton. A total of 81 animals were exhibited and judged (22 hogs, 35 lambs, 17 goats, five steers, and two feeder steers).
on September 13, 2012
Circuit Judge James Rowe sent a former deputy to jail for the weekend, citing the “serial nature” of the sexual misconduct crimes for which the man is indicted.
on September 13, 2012
Dunmore Country Mart and Bakery owners Kevin and Amanda Fraser and Christine Osborne may be new to Pocahontas County, but owning a bakery has been in the family for a long time.
on September 13, 2012
When librarian Vicki Terry took over the position as director of Pocahontas County Free Libraries, she made an interesting discovery. The lease agreement for the Hillsboro Community Library building between the PCFL and the board of education expired in 2007.
on September 13, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Burlin Bedford Alderman, 41, of Marlinton, appeared in court September 10 on a charge of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Bond was set at $500.
on September 13, 2012
Later this month, the Community Dental Care of Green Bank clinic will open in the former dental office of Dr. Eric Snyder.
on September 13, 2012
French's Diner first opened its doors in the spring of 1950, and owner French Johnson ran the diner for around seven years before he passed away. Over time, the diner changed hands a few times, but it was Arlene and Larry Armstrong, and their daughter, Tanya, who ran French's for 12 years.
on September 13, 2012
A former county commissioner was arrested last Wednesday on Marlinton's Main Street. Because he fell from the deputy's vehicle, Norman Alderman was also transported to Pocahontas Memorial Hospital. Alderman was on the pavement between the deputy's SUV and the curb for about 10 minutes.
on September 13, 2012
After Marlinton town council member Natasha McMann recently stepped down from her position to further her education, remaining Marlinton town council members and its selection committee nominated six individuals for the open spot in this week's regular monthly meeting.
on September 13, 2012
It has been about four years since the Pocahontas County Courthouse saw a flurry of activity as landmen sought to secure leases from local landowners to tap into the natural gas trapped in the Marcellus shale.
on September 7, 2012
Facing trial for nearly 60 counts of sexual misconduct, former Pocahontas County deputy Brad Totten is also facing jail.
on September 6, 2012
Visiting Judge Jack Alsop presided over a hearing in Pocahontas County Circuit Court Tuesday, August 28, according to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr.
on September 6, 2012
Downtown Marlinton received a bright addition along its main thoroughfare last Thursday, with the installation of a barn quilt square on the Fourth Avenue Gallery.
on September 6, 2012
Concerned residents spoke out at the town hall meeting Wednesday at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Education Center after hearing news that the National Science Foundation is considering a recommendation to divest the NRAO Green Bank site.
on September 6, 2012
Family Resource Network director Laura Young presented the board of education with copies of the Dropout Prevention grant application at its meeting Monday night.
This is the second time Pocahontas County will apply for the grant which is provided by the Education Alliance.