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on April 6, 2011
Usually when a child begins musical training, whether through a private tutor or in the school band, they do so to have a hobby or in hopes of becoming a professional musician one day. For former Buckeye resident Travis Juergens, playing wasnﾒt enough.
on April 6, 2011
Thanks to generous donations from around the world, J.T. Arbogast can breathe a sigh of relief. His film, Angelﾒs Perch, has received $32,005 in donations from 241 ﾓbackers.ﾔ
on April 6, 2011
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Christopher S. McClure, 32, of Hillsboro, appeared in court March 29 on charges of five counts of unemployment violation. Bond was set at $2,500.
on April 5, 2011
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has requested that local church bells ring 29 times at 3:01 p.m.
on March 31, 2011
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, the following cases were heard by Circuit Judge James Rowe on Thursday, March 24:
Teressa Schoolcraft, 25, of Buckeye, was released from day report. Schoolcraft completed the program with "great success" and was given a certificate of completion.
on March 31, 2011
Interim CEO Barbara Lay informed the Pocahontas Memorial Hospital board of directors Thursday night that the time is drawing near for the renewal of the contract between PMH and Minnie Hamilton Healthcare Systems.ﾠ In the past few months, the interim administrative staff has, in effect, taken the
on March 31, 2011
Dealing with the passing of a loved one is one of the hardest parts of life. Keith Kimble, owner of Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin and now in Marlinton, says his goal is to make funeral arrangements easier.
on March 31, 2011
People who come to Pocahontas County to get away from the human race will be pleased with the results of the 2010 census.
on March 31, 2011
Sometimes you have to pursue your dreams despite what others might tell you. That's what Beaver Creek artist Erin Lore says she had to do as she planned go to Concord College after graduating from high school in Greenbrier County.
on March 31, 2011
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on March 31, 2011
The board of education was in celebratory mode Monday night as it recognized several county students for their academic achievements.
on March 31, 2011
As the school day winds down on Tuesday afternoon, several students at Marlinton Elementary School let out their creativity during the Pocahontas County Arts Council after-school program.
on March 31, 2011
Pocahontas County board of education members and Superintendent C.C. Lester are hoping the third time is the charm as they await notification about funding for the Hillsboro Elementary School Needs Project from the School Building Authority in Charleston.
on March 30, 2011
Charlotte and Ken Slagle, of Huntersville, display a handmade cuckoo clock at Pendleton Community Bank in Marlinton. Ken invested nearly 200 hours over the winter to make the clock, using a scroll saw to produce elaborate adornments.
on March 30, 2011
Marlinton town council is working on a new animal ordinance, intended to make the rules understandable for both residents and law enforcement.
on March 24, 2011
High winds blew through Pocahontas County Wednesday evening causing damage to homes and barns.
If you have pictures of wind damage in your area, please send them to pepritt@pocahontastimes.com
on March 24, 2011
The following accident reports were filed in the Pocahontas County Sheriff's Department between February 7 and March 22, 2011:
on March 24, 2011
A Dunmore couple was seriously injured about 2:30 Monday afternoon in a car crash on Route 92, at the McLaughlin farm, north of Minnehaha Springs.
on March 24, 2011
Postal Service customers who call Cass home got letters last week explaining possible changes to the 24927 ZIP code.
on March 24, 2011
A lot of attention has been paid lately to the health and economic benefits of locally grown fruits and vegetables. But at least one local doctor is interested in growing a different kind of local crop: healthcare professionals.