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on February 15, 2011
Three American Red Cross workers had the opportunity to try out the Parks and Recreation Division (PRD) mini-gym on Friday. The mini-gym is located in the Artisan's Guild room in the Board of Education building in Marlinton.
on February 15, 2011
High winds blew down a power line and caused a brush fire Monday afternoon on the hillside above Route 39 west of the intersection with Brown's Mountain Road. Marlinton Fire and Rescue and Allegheny Power crews responded to the scene.
on February 15, 2011
Garbage in, garbage out - but somebody has to pay.
During its regular meeting on February 9, Marlinton council approved the first reading of a new garbage ordinance that will change the way restaurants are billed for garbage collection service.
on February 15, 2011
Garbage in, garbage out - but somebody has to pay.
During its regular meeting on February 9, Marlinton council approved the first reading of a new garbage ordinance that will change the way restaurants are billed for garbage collection service.
on February 15, 2011
The government agency that administers loans used to build two apartment complexes in Marlinton has accelerated the loans and intends to liquidate the owners' loan accounts.
on February 10, 2011
One more week.
That's how soon representatives with Frontier Communications say they will be able to improve connection speeds for high-speed Internet customers.
on February 10, 2011
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Linda Sharp aka Linda Thompson, 49, of Hillsboro, was arrested February 2 on a charge of stalking. Bond was set at $1,000.
on February 10, 2011
Pocahontas County School superintendent C.C. Lester visited the county commission last Tuesday to discuss implementing a PRO (Prevention Resource Officer) at Pocahontas County High School.
on February 10, 2011
During a discussion about a residentﾒs fence at the Durbin council Monday night, a former councilmember alleged the council was treating him unfairly because of a grudge.
on February 9, 2011
A state investigator reported that the manager of the Hermitage Motel in Bartow was responsible for an accidental explosion which destroyed a portion of the motel.
on February 9, 2011
Virginia Tech University (VT) music department staff selected Marlinton Middle School eighth graders Katie Pennington, left, and Kayla Lester to attend the 14th annual Honor Band in Blacksburg, Virginia, during January 21-23.
on February 9, 2011
The little store at the intersection of Route 84 and Route 92 in Frost has been closed for the last 18 months, due to the bad economy, but reopened on February 2. Debra Beverage is the new proprietor of the store, now called Deb's Place.
on February 9, 2011
PCHS freshman Elizabeth Kelley, daughter of Scott and Nancy Kelley, of Dunmore, won first place in a statewide art contest sponsored by the Recycling Coalition of West Virginia.
on February 4, 2011
The Lady Warriors game Friday against Meadowbridge has been changed from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Pocahontas County High School.
on February 4, 2011
The town of Durbin will have a municipal election in June with a short list of candidates running for mayor, council and recorder.
on February 3, 2011
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Christopher Owen Gumm, 32, of Marlinton, appeared in court January 25 on a charge of driving under the influence, second offense. Bond was set at $2,500.
on February 3, 2011
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital has provided a lot of services for patients in the area, but charges for some of those services have fallen into a black hole.
on February 3, 2011
Winter is the time for wool. And there's likely no place in Marlinton with more of it than Cheryl's Beauty and Beyond.