News
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.
on September 6, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on September 6, 2012
Celebrating the artistic abilities of teens in the state, the Governor’s School for the Arts selects 100 students in the fields of visual arts, dance and music to attend a three week camp at Davis & Elkins College.
on September 6, 2012
After receiving an $85,000 grant, Pocahontas County High School will dust off the welding equipment and reopen the welding program next semester.
The program ended in 2008 due to budget cuts, and principal Tom Sanders said he has tried since then to find money to fund the program.
on September 6, 2012
Jennifer Deputy Beverage knew fairly early in life that she wanted to be a doctor.
on September 6, 2012
The West Virginia Public Service Commission recently ordered the Pocahontas County Public Service District to build a centralized facility, rather than a two-part decentralized system.
on September 6, 2012
The Pocahontas County Public Service District was recognized recently with an annual service award through the West Virginia Rural Water Association.
PSD chairman Tom Shipley said the award acknowledges the district's dedication throughout the year.
on August 30, 2012
The sounds of clinking chains, hoofbeats and the plow-blade slicing the earth greeted visitors to the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace, Sunday afternoon.
on August 30, 2012
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, Judge Joseph Pomponio held hearings in Pocahontas County on Wednesday, August 22.
on August 30, 2012
Faced with a potential $71,000 in comp time costs for courthouse employees, county commissioners hired a wage and hour expert attorney last Tuesday to help formulate a policy.
on August 30, 2012
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital Auxiliary President Jean Weatherholt presented the group’s annual report to the PMH board of directors at Thursday night’s meeting.
“Our sole existence is to keep this hospital open,” Weatherholt said. “Laffy Taffy, by Laffy Taffy.”