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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.
on December 16, 2010
For parents who struggle with finding a place for their children to go on snow days, Boyer Hill Mennonite church has a solution. Members of the church are offering a camp for students at the church.
on December 15, 2010
The Gesundheit! Institute is expanding its training center for medical caregivers with the addition of a new library and teaching center.
on December 15, 2010
"Government-funded slums."
That's how one angry resident described the situation at the Fran Manor I apartment complex in Marlinton, where residents are doing all they can to keep up their homes, but receiving little help from their landlords.
on December 15, 2010
A 30,000 gallon propane tank, more than 100 feet long, surprised Linwood-area residents when it arrived next to Tygarts Valley Construction, behind the Big Springs Presbyterian Church.
on December 9, 2010
In an effort to ensure the proper handling of end-of-life electronics in an environmentally safe and acceptable manner, the West Virginia Legislature passed Senate Bill 398 during the 2010 legislative session.
on December 9, 2010
Pamela PrittEditor
The county commission approved an architect Tuesday for its One Room University initiative, which will bring college level courses within Pocahontas County's borders, allowing students to stay at home to seek higher education.
on December 8, 2010
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., an energy company headquartered in Kansas, recently placed this 30,000 gallon propane tank in Linwood, angering many area residents, who said the tank will reduce their property values.
on December 8, 2010
Marlinton Christmas parade, December 3, 2010, photo gallery, Part II
on December 8, 2010
Marlinton Christmas parade photo gallery - Part I
on December 8, 2010
Help is on the way for the leaky B-F-D water system.
on December 7, 2010
Pocahontas County schools are closed today, December 7, 2010. This is the second day schools have been closed for snow this year.
The county remains under a winter weather warning until 7 p.m., with predicted snowfall for the remainder of the week.
on December 2, 2010
If youﾒve been to a recent festival, farmers market or craft show in Pocahontas County, chances are, youﾒve seen the clay creations of Cynthia Gurreri. Or perhaps you or someone in your householdﾗyoung or oldﾗhas participated in one of her art classes.