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on June 17, 2010
Although Pocahontas Memorial Hospitalﾒs board of directors has been searching for an administrator to replace Don Muhlenthaler, who retires in August, it declined to decide between the candidates it interviewed this spring.
on June 17, 2010
Board of education members, board office employees and friends gathered at Ryderﾒs restaurant Thursday to honor and bid farewell to Superintendent Dr. J. Patrick Law.
Law gave a short speech about his seven years in the Pocahontas County school system.
on June 16, 2010
The Pocahontas County Public Service District (PSD) board followed the advice of wastewater manager Lloyd Coleman and committed funds to repair several wastewater systems at the PSD's Silver Creek and Village sewage plants.
on June 16, 2010
Two veterans of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) visited Watoga State Park on Saturday, along with family, friends and visitors, to celebrate their time in the historic work relief program and commemorate its massive accomplishments.
on June 16, 2010
Marlinton councilmembers said unsafe, ramshackle buildings pose a serious danger to town residents and a potential disaster for the town's finances.Councilmember Louise Barnisky said during the council's June 9 meeting that the buildings are especially dangerous for children.
on June 16, 2010
Since 1960, Boy Scouts from across the country have converged on the Buckskin Scout Reservation at Dilley's Mill to build fires, camp out, paddle boats, tell ghost stories and learn important lessons about teamwork and leadership.
on June 11, 2010
Pocahontas County High School underclassmen were recognized for several academic achievements at awards day Thursday.
Art teacher Diane Nelson recognized students who placed first at the Evening with the Arts. They were: Merandia Shinaberry, Emily Dunz and Andy Myers.
on June 11, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on June 11, 2010
Alice Irvine, Associate Superintendent for Operations and Treasurer, shared the priority list for projects included in the 2010-2020 Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan (CEFP) drafted by Williamson Shriver Architects Inc. with board members at the meeting Monday night.
on June 9, 2010
The West Virginia Army National Guard, West Virginia State Police and Shavers Fork Fire and Rescue conducted a readiness drill at Snowshoe last Friday to evaluate their ability to respond to a domestic terror attack.
on June 9, 2010
Revisions to Corps of Engineers (COE) procedures have delayed the Marlinton flood control project by about six months, but the project appears to be moving forward with the support of Senator Robert Byrd and Congressman Nick Rahall.
on June 9, 2010
Three organizations and three individuals retained a Washington, D.C. law firm to force a Virginia wind energy company to protect endangered bats.
on June 9, 2010
The U.S. flag means different things to different people. Because it represents the U.S.A., a person's opinion of the flag is most likely dependent on his opinion of this country.
on June 8, 2010
A Durbin man died Tuesday afternoon as a result of a Monday night shooting incident in the town. Jesse Bennett, 20, died at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, according to a media release from Prosecuting Attorney Donna Price.
on June 2, 2010
The West Virginia Department of Highways (DOH) presented two awards to the Pocahontas County Headquarters at a highway maintenance conference on April 29.
The 2010 Excellence in Roadway Maintenance Award was presented for overall road maintenance, including snow removal.
on June 2, 2010
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital board chairman Dr. Bob Must discussed publicly last Tuesday what the board has discussed in executive sessions for months: Strategic Planning.
on June 2, 2010
Small groups of brightly-clad bicyclists pedaled through Marlinton Saturday afternoon on their way to Mountain View Assembly of God in Edray. The cyclists arrived at the picturesque little church from Lexington, Virginia, having completed a grueling, 77-mile ride across three mountains.
on June 2, 2010
Two Snowshoe residents came to the Pocahontas County Commission Tuesday to request the commission take action to remove a member of the Pocahontas Public Service District Board.
on June 2, 2010
During the Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority board (SWA) meeting on May 26, chairman Ed Riley defended himself from recent allegations that he misled the board regarding an upcoming appointment.
on June 2, 2010
The following accident reports were filed in the Pocahontas County Sheriff's Department between April 6 and May 28, 2010: