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on January 6, 2011
New people in key positions and progress on important projects highlighted the year 2010 for the Hillsboro town council.
on January 6, 2011
The engineer who first proposed a decentralized sewage system for the Snowshoe area will have the first opportunity to contract with the Pocahontas Public Service District (PSD) to design the system.
on January 6, 2011
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Maksym Afanasyev, 27, of Alpharetta, Georgia, was arrested December 28 on charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving. Bond was set at $1,000.
on January 6, 2011
Durbin resident Pete Whiteis presented a proposal for a town website to Durbin town council Monday night.
on January 6, 2011
In the 365 days of 2010, Pocahontas County saw itself hitting some of the highest highs and equally, some of the lowest lows. Here are the 10 stories that shaped 2010.
on December 29, 2010
False statements to a Congressman and bureaucratic inaction highlight the latest update on the situation with the Fran Manor apartment complex in Marlinton.
on December 29, 2010
Five Snowshoe employees were hospitalized after being overcome by deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gas at Seneca Lodge on Sunday morning.
on December 29, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on December 29, 2010
Marlinton Middle School students who received mastery or above on WESTEST2 were presented certificates at the December 20 board of education meeting at the school.
on December 29, 2010
A lifelong dream of traveling to the Galapagos Islands became real life for Pocahontas County High School science teacher Mary Sue Burns this past fall.
on December 24, 2010
And then there were three.
The Pocahontas Public Service District (PSD) board held a work session and special meeting on December 8 to review qualification statements from eight engineering firms that applied for work on a decentralized sewage system for the Snowshoe area.
on December 24, 2010
When Marlinton rings in the new year, it will say goodbye to another Main Street business.
on December 23, 2010
The county-owned Pocahontas Memorial Hospital isn't out of the financial woods yet, but the financial picture did show a slight improvement in spite of the fact the patient census was low for the first two weeks of November.
on December 23, 2010
The Pocahontas County Grand Jury indicted five men on nine charges last week when it convened for its December term. Indictments are merely accusations and not proof of guilt. All indictments are felonies unless otherwise noted.
on December 23, 2010
After a budgetary tit-for-tat with Sheriff David Jonese, the Pocahontas County Commission placed a budget revision on the January 4 agenda that could mean a ninth deputy on the county force.
on December 23, 2010
After a long discussion, Pocahontas County Free Libraries board reluctantly decided, barring any change in the budget, they will bring to a close the school programs as of March 11, 2011.
on December 23, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Christopher Carl Friel, 25, of Bartow, appeared in court December 14 on a charge of passing in a no passing zone. Bond was set at $100.
on December 23, 2010
Island Campground, a six-site campground five miles north and east of Bartow, became a walk-in only facility in April due to concerns about bridge safety.
on December 23, 2010
At the lastﾠ Local School Improvement Council (LCIS)ﾠ meeting of the school year Monday, the board of education was informed about programs enforcingﾠ education at Marlinton Middle School.
on December 16, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Stephen Ray Taylor, 35, of Dunmore, appeared in court December 8 on a charges of improper passing and firearm violation. Bond was set at $200.